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Into The Deep
16 × 20 in
Art by Landin M. Petz
Art That Glows.
Stencil imagery and epoxy molded details give each piece its shape and texture. Black light can reveal another side of the finished work.
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Lady Samurai · lights offOriginal artwork
Selected work
When the lights change.
Photographs of the actual artwork. Lady Samurai pairs its ordinary-light view with its lights-off glow; other pieces show how UV light changes their appearance.
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The Price of Peace (Two Heavens As One)
11 × 14 in
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Whoo!
12 × 12 in
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French stencil collection
12 × 12 in each
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Stencil and ornament
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Louisiana state flag
When the world shut down during COVID in 2020, I didn’t know what else to do. I spent about a week drinking and being a little self-destructive, then quickly realized that wasn’t the answer. I turned to the creative arts.
I would stay up all night on Fridays and Saturdays painting this Louisiana state flag. It was where I first started experimenting with glow powder, and I put more than 60 hours of painting into it.
I worked the glow powder into the painting with water, without epoxy. Those layers are much thinner, so I had to go over them several times. The process takes longer, but the look and detail make it worth it. This is still my personal favorite.
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Painted folding chair
A painted surface from every angle, with portraits, patterns, and lettering.
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For Gary Owen
A piece made in appreciation of his comedy. This was not a commission.
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Lady Samurai
16 × 20 in · size listed in original post
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Jelly, Jelly, Jellaaay
12 × 12 in · size listed in original post
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Untitled (2024)
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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Sun and Moon
20 × 16 in · size listed in original post
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Flag study
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Flag in the dark
The American flag in motion
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Projects in motion
A reel of several projects, including their glow under black light.
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Stencil. Epoxy. A world of detail.
Stencil work
Bold, graphic forms sit against layered painted backgrounds. Figures and symbols become the focal point, while color and texture carry the rest of the story.
Epoxy mold creation
Molded epoxy elements add physical depth to the canvas: flowers, birds, hearts, seahorses, and other details that extend beyond the painted surface. Some pieces also change under black light.
Bring a piece home.
Choose the piece that speaks to you, or tell me what you would like to create together. I can confirm current availability, price, and delivery details before any purchase.
Ask about an original
Feel free to contact me on Instagram about an original. Send the artwork title or a link to its post so I know which piece you mean.
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Contact me about a custom piece →You can also email me directly at PaintingInTheDark@gmail.com.
The idea
A different story under UV light.
Landin M. Petz combines stencil imagery, painted backgrounds, and epoxy molded details to make tactile mixed media artwork. UV glow adds another dimension to selected pieces.
You were made in the image of your Creator, now go make the world more beautiful.
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