SCARECROWS
The “Scarecrows” series utilizes both traditional oil and digital painting techniques. Inspired by Puerto Rican “vejigante” masks, the images start with oil paintings, which are then texturized, deconstructed, and etched with digital pen and paint. The final image is printed and mounted on panel, then painted again until complete.
The fearsome visage of a vejigante mask is meant to frighten the Devil and evil spirits.