Generally when I start thinking about producing a print I realise one thing every time - I never produce paintings on standard sized paper. It makes framing very difficult for people who buy them.
So - recently I had a Giclee print proof done of 'Garden' and it turned out beautifully.
But it was not a size which anyone could buy a standard frame for. So I got frustrated and started cutting things out and moving them around...possibly this is some kind of philestine behaviour. Anyway, I got a bit carried away - think 4 hours later. The result was something totally different with elements of completely seperate paintings.
I think it holds together well as a whole and also - it fits a standard 16" x 20" mini poster frame size, so noone has to be doing any bespoke framing. Here it is, 'Feeding the wrong mother'.
I know I know, a heron can't stand on a chrysanthemum! But, I love a complete lack of care regarding scale in old paintings. I think i've said this before - the great master of it being William Bartram.
So, anyway, I think this will be the first print I list for sale soon in a limited quantity. I am trying to offset my carbon footprint with the prints by buying recycled packaging if I can find some and bio-degradable cellophane packaging. I suppose every little helps?
Meanwhile I am working on some illustrations of botanical subjects for a commission. Hopefully I will be able to post these up sometime in the future for y'all to scrutinise. It's the first time i've ever really had to represent a thing as it really is...rather than putting any leaf I like on any flower ;)
Hi Lindsey, I love your paintings very much - found you via My Love For You - and have been pining for a print of 'Garden'.... I love that you are being so considerate and making a print that is easy to frame, but would you consider doing a small run of 'Garden' as it is too!?!
Posted by: Ellie | Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 03:20 AM