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The juror selected my painting, Maximo, to be in the “Wit and Whimsy” exhibit

Maximo

A bold, graphic study in shape and playfulness, Maximo commands the canvas with vibrant color blocks and stark black outlines. Anchored by an amber, skull-like head with pointed ears and wide-set features, the creature’s crouched body unfolds in bright green, teal, and a winding crimson tail against a soft pink backdrop. Spanning a large 24 x 36–inch canvas, the piece blends folk-art sensibilities with modern graphic abstraction, balancing a striking, skeletal motif with an undeniably lively, character-driven energy.