Original Canvas - Storm Swallows - 36" x 36"
Acrylic, Ink, Pen, Paper Collage, Varnish on Canvas.
The Swallows gather on the line, ahead of the storm, heralding the change of the seasons, evoking feelings of chatter and activity before a great journey. This canvas is also a celebration of natural beauty, wide open skies, earthy colours.
Lily has developed a unique way of working, using reproductions of her own paintings as collage material. Here the birds are created through paper collage, and the background is painted with acrylics. The use of collage allows the freedom to play with the composition in a way which would otherwise be impossible, allowing quick changes until a design is settled upon. When the birds are fixed in place, washes of ink have been applied. Finally, a glossy varnish enhances colour, and adds protection.
Nature is common to all of Lily's work, however she would never claim to offer gritty realism. Lily describes it more like focusing on an aspect of its beauty and running with it, seeing where it can be taken. Simplicity is key, which to Lily means creating something which people can hopefully take some pleasure and enjoyment from.
The canvas is stretched on a deep edge wooden frame with painted sides. Included is a made to measure box/tray frame, which is easy to remove if preferred. The frame is finished with Littlefair's water based non-toxic water stain in English Oak. Ready to hang.
Please be aware that this canvas has a gloss finish, and some surface texture/relief as a result of the layered collage material and varnish.
Framed dimensions: 38.5 x 38.5 x 2.5 inches
Unframed dimensions: 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches
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