I can remember when I was a child in
elementary school I loved to look at the
chalkboards in my homeroom, after they
had been erased; left behind where
shadows and highlights of chalk residue on
the black slate. These interesting patterns
became images to me and captured my
attention. When I paint, I allow the medium
to flow freely creating interesting patterns
formed from the elements
of color, texture, highlights, and shadows.
When you view my work look at the title last.
Look at the shapes and hues and how they
interact or seem dis-joined on the canvas.
Become a child viewing a chalkboard—and
enjoy.
Les Etheridge resides in Rock Island
Illinois. The artist currently has work
showing at: Bucktown Center for the Arts-
suite 101 in Davenport, IA • Artworks in
LeClaire, IA • Java Java Espresso Café in
Davenport, IA • Distinctive Gardens in Dixon,
IL and the Framing Gallery in West
Hollywood, CA.
Falling Leaves
10" x 40" Acrylic on Canvas
2020 Lowell Pk Rd, Dixon, Il Mon-Sat 9-6 (Mar-Dec) Sun 11-3 (Apr-Jun & Nov-Dec) 815.285.0014
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