Just Another Honduras Dive (Dedication to Ryan) – Original Abstract Mixed-Media Painting on Canvas by Erin McGrath Rieke
About This Artwork
I created Just Another Honduras Dive in 2014 as a tribute to my brother Ryan and his adventurous spirit. His love of travel, the ocean, and the thrill of discovery became the starting point for a painting about curiosity and the willingness to move toward the unknown.
I built the surface with layers of acrylic, oil, and pastel. Bold gestures and shifting textures suggest the movement of water and the disorientation of entering a new depth. Some marks feel spontaneous; others reveal a structure beneath them. Together they hold both the freedom of adventure and the awareness that comes with taking a risk.
The painting is personal, but its invitation is open. It asks what it means to approach life with energy, courage, and a readiness to discover what lies beyond the familiar.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Just Another Honduras Dive (Dedication to Ryan)
Year Created: 2014
Medium: Acrylic, oil, and pastel on canvas
Artwork Size: 20 W × 20 H × 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Exploration, adventure, and personal tribute
Series: Independent work
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Not included; framing may be arranged separately
Original Collector Artwork
This is a one-of-a-kind original painting. Its layered materials, textures, and marks are unique to this canvas. A signed certificate of authenticity documenting the artwork is included with the original.
Additional Information
The layered surface gives the painting both movement and depth. Its abstract forms draw on the feeling of exploration without depicting a literal underwater scene. At 20 × 20 inches, it has a clear presence while inviting close attention to the texture and shifting gestures.
The canvas may be displayed unframed. Framing can be arranged separately and quoted before purchase.
Collector Price
$1,650 with shipping included
The price includes the original artwork, protective packaging, handling, insurance, and standard ground delivery to one address within the contiguous United States. Framing is not included.
Shipping and Local Pickup
Standard insured shipping from St. Louis to one address within the contiguous United States is included in the listed price. Expedited shipping or special delivery requirements may involve an additional charge, arranged with the collector before shipment.
Complimentary local pickup is available in the St. Louis area by prior arrangement. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and international destinations must be quoted separately.
Fine-Art Prints
Archival prints may be offered separately. Prints are reproductions and do not include the original canvas or its certificate of authenticity.
Just Another Honduras Dive (Dedication to Ryan) – Original Abstract Mixed-Media Painting on Canvas by Erin McGrath Rieke
About This Artwork
I created Just Another Honduras Dive in 2014 as a tribute to my brother Ryan and his adventurous spirit. His love of travel, the ocean, and the thrill of discovery became the starting point for a painting about curiosity and the willingness to move toward the unknown.
I built the surface with layers of acrylic, oil, and pastel. Bold gestures and shifting textures suggest the movement of water and the disorientation of entering a new depth. Some marks feel spontaneous; others reveal a structure beneath them. Together they hold both the freedom of adventure and the awareness that comes with taking a risk.
The painting is personal, but its invitation is open. It asks what it means to approach life with energy, courage, and a readiness to discover what lies beyond the familiar.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Just Another Honduras Dive (Dedication to Ryan)
Year Created: 2014
Medium: Acrylic, oil, and pastel on canvas
Artwork Size: 20 W × 20 H × 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Exploration, adventure, and personal tribute
Series: Independent work
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Not included; framing may be arranged separately
Original Collector Artwork
This is a one-of-a-kind original painting. Its layered materials, textures, and marks are unique to this canvas. A signed certificate of authenticity documenting the artwork is included with the original.
Additional Information
The layered surface gives the painting both movement and depth. Its abstract forms draw on the feeling of exploration without depicting a literal underwater scene. At 20 × 20 inches, it has a clear presence while inviting close attention to the texture and shifting gestures.
The canvas may be displayed unframed. Framing can be arranged separately and quoted before purchase.
Collector Price
$1,650 with shipping included
The price includes the original artwork, protective packaging, handling, insurance, and standard ground delivery to one address within the contiguous United States. Framing is not included.
Shipping and Local Pickup
Standard insured shipping from St. Louis to one address within the contiguous United States is included in the listed price. Expedited shipping or special delivery requirements may involve an additional charge, arranged with the collector before shipment.
Complimentary local pickup is available in the St. Louis area by prior arrangement. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and international destinations must be quoted separately.
Fine-Art Prints
Archival prints may be offered separately. Prints are reproductions and do not include the original canvas or its certificate of authenticity.
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