This is a Work in progress as of September 23, 2025.

This painting started by giving an AI prompt using the NightCafe program. I significantly changed the resulting reference image to be less RoboCop/ Terminator-looking and to reflect a more punk, female- in- the- resistance- hero vibe. Painting over an old painting sometimes poses hiccups; however, the surface of the panel with the texture of sandpaper and grit works well for this post-apocalyptic scene.

Stay tuned for my progress as I paint many more layers of paint and bring out more detail in the main area of focus. (Part of the painting has been cropped for this post.)

Buckle Up, Buttercup (S.O.S. America)

30 × 26 in

oil on panel