This design was inspired by a trip to the local recycling center, and I had been thinking about the possibilities of doing more abstract works. I noticed a huge stack of crushed tin and photographed pieces of it. The can ripples and ripped labels were interesting and I wondered about the abstract qualities that were in front of me. I edited down this design, as there are too many details. I also thought it would be a good idea to work with a limited palette and to mix a variety of grays to help the brighter pigments “pop”. I started painting the reds and worked out from there, connecting the elements.