{"title":"Mommy Mayhem Paintings","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGestural paintings stem from documenting my three kids and their perpetual messes during a pandemic then continue after we reemerged. First, I draw and paint from life then combine 65 layers of this observational art in Photoshop to make digital collages. Expressionist paintings are loosely based on the collages. The bright, vibrant colours are pulled from children’s toys, crafts, books, clothing and are layered over multiple painting sessions. The playful abstracted representational imagery echoes the mayhem of motherhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe paintings blur the distinction between representation and abstraction in combining many moments of childhood. Acrylic and oil marks are built up on canvas or panel through repetition and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painting-mommy-mayhem-bunny-landscape-7","title":"Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #7","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #7, 2022, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 36\" x 24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThis abstract painting of a toy bunny rabbit in a landscape took over 3 years to complete. Thickly built up paint in red, yellow, purple, green, black, white, and blue multicolors completely covers the canvas. The surface texture is so thick that it has a sculptural quality. My abstracted bunny paintings are based on loose, gestural sketches of the same stuffed toy rabbits in different positions. I have painted and sketched these particular stuffed animals from life on many occasions so am familiar with their shapes and forms. I initially paint the forms of the toy bunny rabbits, then push the image further into abstraction. In the painting process, I work to alter the forms, light, colour saturation, and depth of space in the paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe fast-drying acrylic paint allowed me to build up thin layers and texture, then I adjust luminous oil paint on top to bring out certain colours. Over multiple painting sessions I worked to create variety in the shapes, lines, planes and spatial depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe bright and fun colours come from the overwhelming children’s toys that fill my home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting is signed on the back and was painted from 2019 to 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"paragraph\"\u003eThis original painting ships directly from my art studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbstract Mommy Mayhem Bunny Painting was exhibited in:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eToronto Outdoor Art Fair, Booth A-24, July 15th to 17th, 2022 in Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradEx 107, May 11 to 15, 2022, OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1W1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch a Quick Video of Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #7\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/in4UgzMiE5M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42947530064110,"sku":"","price":936.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/AbstractToyBunnyTexturedPaintingbyTorontoArtistRachaelGradforGradEx.jpg?v=1652260728"},{"product_id":"painting-bunny-landscape-2-diptych","title":"Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #2 (Diptych)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #1 (Diptych), 2021, Acrylic and Oil on Two Cradled Gessobord Panels, 24\" x 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThis abstract painting of toy bunny rabbits in a landscape has multicolours including red, yellow, purple, green, black, white, and blue. My abstracted bunny paintings are based on loose, gestural sketches of the same stuffed toy rabbits in different positions. I have painted and sketched these particular stuffed animals from life on many occasions so am familiar with their shapes and forms. I initially paint the forms of the toy bunny rabbits, then push the image further into abstraction. In the painting process,I work to alter the forms, light, colour saturation, and depth of space in the paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe fast-drying acrylic paint allowed me to build up thin layers and texture, and make adjustments more quickly than I would be able to with oils. Over multiple painting sessions I worked to create variety in the shapes, lines, planes and spatial depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe bright and fun colours come from the overwhelming children’s toys that fill my home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting is signed on the back and was painted in 2021. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the RachaelGrad.com writing is for web purposes only and is not on the actual painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis original painting ships directly from my art studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42951804813550,"sku":"","price":836.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/bunnylandscapes2diptychbyrachaelgradforgradex.jpg?v=1652260733"},{"product_id":"painting-mommy-mayhem-bunny-landscape-in-greens","title":"Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape in Greens","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal painting of an abstracted bunny and green landscape, by artist Toronto Rachael Grad. 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The artwork features a toy elephant in pink and orange, and was crafted using oil paint on premium 22\" x 30\" (55.28 cm x 76.2 cm) gessoed Arches paper. My goal with this art piece was to capture a gesture of the beloved stuffed animal, using careful layers of orange, turquoise, green, pink, and yellow paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique artwork is signed and was created in 2022. It will be shipped directly from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This one-of-a-kind painting, with vibrant paint on high-quality paper, adds a touch of artistic excellence to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is signed by the artist and available for direct shipping from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, making it the perfect addition for any art collector. 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My goal with this piece was to capture the silly pose of the beloved stuffed animal, using careful layers of pink, green, orange, blue, purple, and grey paint colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely artwork is signed and was created in 2022. It will be shipped directly from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This one-of-a-kind painting, with its meticulous application of vibrant paint on high-quality paper, adds a touch of artistic excellence to any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is signed by the artist and available for direct shipping from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, making it the perfect addition for any art collector. With gestural brushstrokes and thoughtful layering, the unique painting captures the essence of a beloved stuffed elephant in an exclusive painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind artwork was created with oil paint on premium gessoed paper, and signed by the artist. 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The painting was created with oil paint on the highest-quality 22\" x 30\" (55.28 cm x 76.2 cm) gessoed Arches paper. In this painting, I try to capture the Disney princess' pose. I slowly built up thin layers of paint on gessoed paper in bright yellows, browns, pinks, and greys. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDisney Princess Belle is a recurring character in my \"Mommy Mayhem\" abstract painting series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe original artwork, signed on the back, was painted in 2024. 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