The intensity of working over a single piece to finish it makes the
process very physical. He lets layers of paint - acrylics on canvas -
drip and flow, just letting things happen. "I was taught in college to
let the paint find the imagery," he recalls. Still, there is less
accident in achieving these surfaces than one might think. They're a
study in control and spontaneity, because while Ford may allow the
materials to find their own expression, he then moves to manipulate them
to achieve their unique composition and texture. Often, he'll embellish
the canvas with plaster granules scattered across the wet surface as
color and texture are forced to intersect.
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"Like life, my work often transforms from its original idea...following a creative instinct wherever it leads is where the fun
and fascination lie. Each painting is a unique journey with an undefined
destination."
"True Meaning" took an
entire month to create and complete - the details alone are
breath-taking. This painting is destined to become one of
his most lauded works. This is an epic painting that
demonstrates Ford's expanding skill, creativity and focus.
The original sold within weeks of it's unveiling.
This painting’s depth and drama are
on radiant display with myriad tree groves and low-lying
brush
surrounding
the painting with endless detail and an adventurous palette
of greens, purples and golds. Hints of Ford’s trademark
reds live in the leaves and flowers in a decidedly delicate
manner, so as to bring life to the tiniest of details while
heightening the level of interest in every inch of the
painting. You can almost feel the gentle but gusty breeze
that lifts the leaves from their branches and sends them
into an airy trail across the sky.
"Life Everlasting" conveys hope, optimism and joy as
the viewer is hypnotically pull through the painting. Appearing almost three
dimensional, the naked tress in the foreground are practically human as they
seem to converse among themselves. In a sensuous climb, the intricate vines
spiral upward in a relaxed journey, softening the angular trunks while they
appear to seek a better vantage point to view sunset on display.
