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Casein and Pastel Coastal Barrel on Cradled Birch Panel
casein paint · oil pastel · wood panel · matte texture
A tactile contemporary painting in a balanced 1:1 square format on cradled birch wood, combining velvet-matte casein paint with soft oil pastel marks. The composition centers on the circular hollow interior of a barreling coastal wave, perfectly proportioned within the square boundaries. The cylinder of curving water is rendered in deep cerulean, cobalt, and seafoam green casein, creating a dense, chalk-like matte foundation. Heavy scumbles of ivory, mint, and sandy gold oil pastel swirl dynamically along the lip and inner vortex, suggesting churning foam and airborne spray. Along the outer edges, subtle grains of the raw birch panel remain visible, framing the swirling barrel with organic warmth.