A vibrant and playful mixed media composition on paper by Roy De Forest, dated 1986. The work features De Forest’s signature use of line, color, and fantastical creatures, including a spotted dog, abstract forms, and layered mark-making. Signed and dated at lower right. The work is float-mounted in what appears to be a De Forest-decorated frame, with painted figures extending across the moulding. Measurements: Sheet: 22 x 30 in., Frame: 26 x 33 ½ in. Provenance: From the Estate of Patsy Von Ranson, Crockett, California. Patsy studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland during a vibrant period when Roy De Forest, Clayton Bailey, and Robert Arneson were teaching. She was briefly married to artist Harold Schlotzhauer (b. 1949) and remained closely connected to her early circle of artist friends throughout her life. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. Transfer to the Sacramento Annex facility available for $25. Shipping via USPS or FedEx within the continental U.S. for $220 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available. Not examined out of frame. Artwork appears in fine condition with no restoration or conservation detected under ultraviolet light. Float-mounted in a decorated mat consistent with the artist’s style.