About this Piece “Iridescent”: I have a great affinity for color- the effects it has on viewers and the sensations and emotions it can create and emote. Many times, I start a painting by creating a sky by playing with the  application of color in bold, blocky brushstrokes. By shifting the shades, tints, and levels of  saturation in the colors, I play with the mood and effects of the painting. Iridescent started out  this way, and I quickly realized this was not going to turn into a landscape. The bright, dramatic  mood I was creating was extremely playful, and spirited so I leaned into that feeling and  thought of neon lights, game boards, video games, and animated energy inspired by childhood.  The spheres in varying colors and sizes seemed a natural addition and helped emphasize the  vivacious feeling the painting was imparting.