Rainbow Crackle - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Vibrant and colorful composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). A multicolored underlayer is covered with a layer of white. Francis has used craquelure as a technique to allow the colored layers to show through, creating a webbed pattern of bright colors. Signed and dated on verso: Dave Francis 3/95 Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size: 18"H x 24"W Charles David "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018) was an artist from Santa Cruz, California. He worked in acrylic and stained glass, specifically because the two methods are so dissimilar: "My paintings are very loose and expressive while my stained glass is structured and very much "within the lines". Painting is an exploration and discovery process. I put paint down in many layers until I produce an image I find exciting. In contrast, my stained glass requires a lot of planning and very exacting execution."