Linda McCord

Afloat, Abstract Painting

2024

Artist Comments
This piece is part of artist Linda McCord’s Sound of Water series, which features acrylic pour paintings inspired by the calming presence of water. The composition suggests gentle movement through repeated shapes and flowing forms. The artwork invites the viewer to imagine the quiet sound of water and the ease it can bring to the mind and body. It reflects the restorative effect that water often has, offering a moment of calm and connection.

About the Artist
Artist Linda McCord works with most two-dimensional mediums and creates fluid art using transparent layers. Embracing both a methodical and flexible approach, she delves into the scientific aspects of the process, incorporating mathematical concepts rather than emotions. "Composition and color schemes are my primary focus," says Linda. She managed her own gallery for a decade while also imparting her knowledge of painting and printmaking in college classes. Linda's dedication and self-taught journey have led to numerous awards for her work. She diligently spends eight hours a day, five days to six a week, in her spacious and paint-covered studio next to her home. In her spare time, Linda enjoys crafting Nuno felt hats, searching for reference materials, and marketing her creations.

Words that describe this painting: water, movement, cells, rocks, riverbank, flow, movement, abstract, seascape, acrylic painting, blue

Afloat
Linda McCord
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
14 in. h x 11 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 11 oz.