Word Art

Between the more labor-intensive paintings, it's nice to intersperse simpler ones that refresh the creative juices.

The center element of this painting is inspired by Braille. The border is lined with song lyrics. Braille and lyrics are two unrelated ideas smashed into one painting.

Today I Learned: Braille has a short-form that contracts common strings like "th" or "people" into single symbols. Thus, the online translator caveated that truly accurate short-form Braille ("Grade 2") has to be translated by hand.

I actually love how this painting turned out, as I think it looks nice from afar and up close. Super fun!

By the way, this is my second attempt at painting on wood and it worked much better this time.

I hope this painting is not cultural appropriation to the community of people who are blind. I wouldn't think so, but I hope not. The painting is in fact completely flat.