This painting is from the "Chutes and Ladders" series, referencing the child's game.
If you haven't played in a while, or ever, it can be summed thus:

The dark lines are burned into the wood support. The piece was then primed and painted. The
framing elements are permanently attached to the work.

$275

available from:
J.E. Smith Gallery
56 Adams Ave.
Evansville, IN 47713

email to purchase: j.smith@jsmithartrelief.com