This painting was done during a class with Chris Cozen from Golden Paints. It was one of my first attempts at using acrylic paints (I prefer oils). It has always been a challenge for me since I am a realist and this work is primarily abstract. I am beginning to loosen up a bit though. The background was painted with various fluid acrylics (made into glazes). As each layer was applied it was then wiped off so that the layers underneath would add depth. Three paper hearts were colored and then applied to the canvas. A gel medium was applied around the hearts giving them a three dimensional look. Overall, I liked the piece.