Layer Cake

This painting looks upward at the Layer Cake sign as it clings to the side of a Nashville building, its vertical letters glowing with character and history. Rendered from a street-level perspective, the sign feels tall and slightly weathered, framed by brick, metal beams, and reflections in nearby windows. The colors are bold yet softened by texture, giving the neon a lived-in warmth rather than a harsh glare. The composition captures the layered feel of the city itself—music, nightlife, and architecture stacked tightly together—celebrating a small but iconic slice of Nashville’s urban rhythm and late-night culture.

Original painting- 10" x 10" Arches Cold Press watercolor paper. Mixed media- watercolor, gouache, and pen.

Reproduction- 8" x 8" Premium Hot Press paper. Limited run of 100.