Figs

Description

This is my first figs string art painting. I have been wanting to explore this subject for a long time but on looking closely at the inside of figs, they are super complicated. It’s taken me some time to work out how I could represent this fruit and which media to use.

I hope that the string art does it justice. I love the complicated and intricate textures. I’m totally in love with the rich colors so I’m sure I will be revisiting this subject again.

The figs string art painting is not framed but the sides of the canvas are painted so it’s not strictly necessary. It will arrive with hook eyes and wire for you to attach. I do not attach this as it makes it safer to ship the painting that way.

SIZE:
60 x 50 cms

With this painting you’ll get a signed Artist’s Statement and a Certificate of Authenticity. Shipping includes insurance and tracking.

My bio, more paintings and dates of exhibitions can be viewed here http://www.cathysavels.com

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Testimonials from happy customers:

*** Oh, I love it! The painting was more beautiful than any computer image could translate. Thank-you for sharing your gifts and talents with the world!

*** Wonderful, even better than I imagined! Many thanks too for the extra card, and the pretty stamps (my grandson will be pleased!). A real pleasure to share in a little piece of your magnificent art!

*** STUNNING!!!…Takes my breath away!!!…Thank you!!!

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MATERIALS:
The string used in all my string art paintings has been manufactured using old techniques that are now virtually no longer used in France. This means that I have to travel across France to find the last existing stocks of this natural and handmade string.

Because synthetic string is now mainly being used, these natural strings are no longer in demand and the old fashioned string factories are closing down. I have to search across France to find the few remaining businesses still open to find what I need.

I cannot use synthetic string because my paint will not properly adhere to it. I only use hemp, cotton, sisal, linen and paper string.

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TECHNIQUE:
The technique you see here was developed by me over a 6 year period. I wanted to find a way of working that no one else was doing so that I could produce truly unique works of art. It has taken many experiments and many failures before I finally arrived at a method that works and is long lasting.

The basic method is that the subject is first drawn out roughly and the direction of the string is worked out. The string is then glued in place. The work is then sealed using a product to stop the paint being absorbed too much by the string. Only then is the work painted in either acrylics or oils. The entire work is then sealed.
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Achievements:

* One of my logs paintings was selected by Christies, London sold at their Art for Life Event.
* I won first prize for innovation in a competition here in France.
* I have done numerous successful exhibitions in UK and France.
* Published artwork in Reves de Femmes Lunar Calendar Book in Switzerland
* Represented by The Exposed House, Abu Dhabi
* Several collectors worldwide regularly commission me.