merideth bray carballal
Hand-Sculpted and Hand-Brushed Textured Abstract Paintings
Image Copyright © Merideth Bray Carballal
My artwork primarily consists of acrylic and mixed media painting on canvas, which I create sculpting applied texture with palette knives. Painting is secondary. These works can best be described as distressed, detailed, textured, super textured. I firmly believe there's no such thing as too much texture.
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My paintings reflect a lifetime fascination with urban decay, peeling/cracking paint, rust, and distressed surfaces. I love searching through the tiniest details, finding hidden gems on objects as simple as a brick. My inspiration as an artist comes from this fascination, and many of my paintings attempt to recreate images I've captured over the years.
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Some of my favorite works look like they've been thrown off a balcony which I think is fantastic. Others are more user friendly and equally fantastic. Original pieces have made their way all over the country, above sofas, beds, nooks & crannies, even pianos,. Gratefully purchased by kindred spirits who will appreciate them as much as I do.
Materials of choice include various crackle pastes, all degrees of molding pastes, gouache, wax, ink, and fluid acrylics. ​All paintings are hand sculpted and hand brushed with extreme attention to detail.
Dare to Dream, 24"x48"
Visit the Studio
Love a piece but want to see it in person?
I invite you to visit my private studio and gallery in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, FL.
Local? Schedule an in-person appointment to see the scale and texture of the work in real life.
Afar? Book a virtual tour, and I’ll take you through the gallery via video call to answer questions and show you the details.