8x10 Modern Abstract, Mixed Media Painting, textured Wall Art, Modeling Paste, Black White Minimalist, Contemporary Home Decor Piece

"Falter" is the compliment to "Ember." Falter captures the dimming of light in our current times, while "Ember" holds the faint sparks of hope that may one day rekindle it. This is an original 8x10 mixed media painting, painted by hand on a solid wooden panel using acrylic paint, modeling paste, and Prismacolor pencils. No AI, no assistants, just me, a palette knife, some music, and a coffee that I kept forgetting to drink. The surface is textured, layered, and a little raw. Some of it is planned, some of it just happens when I’m not looking. The result is something soft but structured, abstract but familiar, like a thought that hasn’t quite formed yet. It’s also a bit of a departure for me. I usually work in encaustic wax, but this time I swapped the blowtorch for spatula and paste. Safer, less smoky, still just as meditative. This painting would feel right at home in a quiet corner, a cozy reading nook, or on the wall near wherever you leave your keys and forget them daily. It has a calm presence, but it’s not trying to impress anyone. Much like me, really. What you’re getting: - Original one-of-a-kind artwork that is signed (for what its worth) - 8x10 inches on a sturdy wood panel - An ideal thoughtful gift for anyone craving a bit of visual stillness or to cover up a hole in the wall. I made this with care, intention, and just enough forgetfulness to keep it interesting. Hope it makes you pause for a moment or at least forget what you were doing in a good way.