Instead of throwing this old chopping board into the fireplace when it cracked and became warped, it became a 3D image using acrylic paints.

The Giant's Columns- acrylic on cutting board 2017

Below is the process that I used to create the cutting board painting, then some close-ups of the work.

I first taped off the edges, and spray-painted the board with primer, sketched a basic layout, then got out the acrylic paints, beginning with the sky.

From here, the following photos will show most of the steps involved in completing the painting:

Letting the Paint Play

When working with acrylics, I like to bring light to the picture by starting with the darkest undercoat, and then adding the light by mixing white and/or yellow into the base color.

Finally, growing some moss and lichen on the rocks:

A Few More Close-ups

Thanks for looking into my cutting board!

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@therealpaul