Costa Rican Motmot, Christy Gunnels medium scale patterns toast the new year in

toast the new year in style

Similarly to Christy's other paintings

its large scale statement pattern is studded with little details that spark the imagination

but on closer examination it’s the slightly raised texture

Shades of green and aqua blue throughout are reminiscent of the ocean waters

Costa Rican Motmot, Christy Gunnels medium scale patterns toast the new year inCosta Rican Motmot is an original piece of art by Christy Gunnels. This original oil painting measures 12" x 12." Similarly to many of Christy's other works, this painting shows the Costa Rican Motmot, a bird native to central america, in camera like detail. "A couple of years ago at the end of a days studio work, I decided to take the paint from my palette and smear it all over a new board. I kept this up for several work sessions until the board