Artichoke Half String Art Textured Painting
€ 450,00
Artichoke Half String Art on Canvas
1 in stock
Description
An artichoke is endlessly fascinating to me, as well as delicious. Represented here in a really unique way, this artichoke string art painting will never fail to captivate and be a point of conversation as people discover the texture.
This artichoke string art painting was a commissioned work but I would love to make one just for you.
SIZE:
50 x 40cms (19.5″ x 15.5″)
Other sizes possible, please just ask.
MEDIA:
cotton string and acrylic paint
TITLE:
Artichaut IV
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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Happy customers said this:
*** Piece is wonderful, design and craftsmanship is outstanding, unique piece to add to my display, thanks!
*** Amazing, perfect, beautiful!! Could not be more thrilled with this special painting, I’m so glad she’s mine. Cathy is such a brilliant artist, if you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate, you want her amazing work in your life!
*** Stunning texture, sophisticated design coupled with simple elegance.
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Achievements:
* Collaborated with Kew Gardens in Ghana to produce a series of endangered plants of West Africa.
* 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.
* Headed The Art Project, The Old School, St Colomb de Lauzun, France
* Approved Artist for several Art Consultancies & Interior Designers
Additional information
Dimensions | 50 × 40 cm |
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