American Gothic #68 X 8" x 1. 5 Acrylic on Canvas To create this 6th interpretation of Grant Woods classic work, I started by reworking an unfinished geometric abstract piece. I liked the black and white border of the original artwork, so, I kept it as is and added black buttons to complete the Art Deco look, a style that was popular during the time Wood completed his painting in 1930. At this smaller scale, I chose crop in on the two main figures (and the house), to

I thought about the setting in which the two figures were dancing

But as the finishing work was implemented

Denny insists that she does not respond until after the puzzle is complete

Working on the Treehouse

Though I’m Just Seven – How Hard Can it be

She Bit My Nose

36” X 12” X 1

much like Wood’s two figures

And Called Her Names

it seemed that the feline needed a focal point (something to be looking at)

Sits it Before Us Two

Once I decided to strategically perch the crow on the outreaching hand (making the crow the lead explorer) the streetlamp became obstructed and appeared awkward in the layout