This is an interpretation of one of the Crossed Bison of Lascaux as I imagine it might have looked freshly painted 15,000 years ago. Iron oxide and black manganese paint are blown onto the stone, and the outline is emphasized by scraping lines (sgraffito) into the surface; the same techniques used by prehistoric artists.
Airbrush and sgraffito on a Arizona sandstone. This stone is called Fossil Sandstone.
The “fossils” are actually mineral patterns in the rock that look like plants.
Size approx. 10" x 6.5”
A smaller version of the Lascaux Bison
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on a bronze and gold slate
Size approx. 8" x 6”
A smaller version of the Lascaux Bison
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on French Vanilla sandstone
Size approx. 8" x 6”
Airbrush and sgraffito on a sandstone that is an unusual yellow ochre color.
Size approx. 10.5" x 6”
A smaller version of the Lascaux Bison
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on a cream sandstone, with gold and dark grey “freckles”
Size approx. 8" x 4.75”
A smaller version of the Lascaux Bison
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on a dark grey sandstone with silver mica shimmering on the surface
Size approx. 7.5" x 5”
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on a French Vanilla sandstone.
Size approx. 10.5" x 7.25”
A smaller version of the Lascaux Bison
Airbrush, hand painting and sgraffito on a Quartzite
Size approx. 7" x 6”
Airbrush and sgraffito on a gold mica sandstone.
Size approx. 10" x 7.5”
Airbrush and sgraffito on a French Vanilla sandstone.
This stone has a lovely arching shape and lots of grey “ freckles” to give it character.
Size approx. 9.5" x 8”
Airbrush and sgraffito on a gold mica sandstone.
This stone is a subtle bronze and dark gold with a gold and silver mica shimmer.
Size approx. 9.25" x 6.75”
Airbrush and sgraffito and hand brushing on a classic piece of Arizona sandstone.
Size approx. 7.25" x 5”
Airbrush and sgraffito and hand brushing on a piece of French Vanilla sandstone.
This stone is overall cream and grey with dark gold bumps
Size approx. 9.25" x 7”
Airbrush and sgraffito on a gold and pearl white quartzite.
Another small bison on a glowing piece of quartzite.
Size approx. 7.5" x 5”