This was the beginning of overlapping images: in this case, the hula girl with pineapples from a postcard over an adverisement from the local Cedar Rapids Gazette to "Give your wife Hawaii for Christmas".

While always playing with different materials, the "canvas" was made by "glassing" fiberglass cloth and resin over a plywood form (surfboard influence) which made a durable, undulating surface. The paint, acrylic enamel, is also what they use for car paint.