Velvet Rot

16x20 canvas painting from my Book Page Series.

This piece combines the softness of vintage book pages with the bold, striking imagery of oversized cherries. The deep reds and blacks create a gritty, grunge-inspired atmosphere that feels both beautiful and rebellious. Against the textured page background, the cherries become a symbol of temptation, passion, and the parts of ourselves that refuse to fade into the background. The contrast between the delicate written pages and the dark, dramatic colors gives the painting an edgy yet aesthetically pleasing balance--like a story that has been worn, marked, and lived through.