The reference photo for this painting was a rock by the lake. The piece resembles a jigsaw puzzle, primarily composed of small, torn pieces of homemade paper, with a few store-bought papers included. It made my eyes cross and took a considerable amount of time to complete.
Using a reference photo I took in my yard, I painted this cluster of mushrooms. When one of the art girls asked how I chose the color scheme, I simply replied, “I used all my new paint colors!” This playful approach allowed me to experiment and explore a vibrant palette while capturing the essence of the mushrooms.
Jackson, Ann. (2019). Magic Mushrooms. [Acrylic mixed media on canvas]. Soddy-Daisy, TN: Private collection. 20″x30″
13 You were in Eden,
the garden of God;
every precious stone adorned you:
carnelian, chrysolite and emerald,
topaz, onyx and jasper,
lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl.[a]
Your settings and mountings[b] were made of gold;
on the day you were created they were prepared.
14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub,
for so I ordained you.
You were on the holy mount of God;
you walked among the fiery stones.
15 You were blameless in your ways
from the day you were created
till wickedness was found in you.
Babylon as the quietly aching mother of all abominations. Judas kisses of the final death sparking behind her eyes with the original sin of the first come hither glance that leads to utter destruction. Composed lips of seductive million Hiroshima. (written by Zach Burnette)
