Rye Harbour Nature Reserve III: Posts – Limited Edition Print

Description

The Inspiration
The third original from the wonderful project with Sussex Wildlife Trust, recording the life of Rye Harbour over the course of a year. History is a huge part of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and, these posts stand like monuments to a bygone age. I’ve used the perspective of the posts to draw the eye to the iconic red-roofed hut, which is actually small in the canvas itself. I have kept the light muted to keep a wintry feel to the piece, as I was there in December when I first thought of this piece.

The Print
Each print comes with it’s own certificate of authenticity signed by me. Only the finest materials were used to make this limited edition print, which I have produced myself. Both the paper (Somerset Enhanced Velvet) and the inks (Epson UltraChrome Pro) are of archival quality, meaning the print could last up to 400 years.
Size: The framed print is 53.5 cm x 53.5cm and the unframed print is 50cm x 50cm. A standard size that should enable you to get a frame easily online if you choose this option.

The Technique
I draw with Uni-ball Signo ballpoint pens on raw linen canvas. To prepare the surface I lighten the canvas with a white oil paint wash. Once this is dry, I draw with the biro, as I would with pencil on paper. After the drawing is complete, it’s varnished (to fix the ink in place) and more white oil paint is used to add light and finalise the composition. The ink is actually surprisingly versatile, in terms of its colour. If I want a blue tinge to the work I can layer white oil paint over it, or leave the canvas showing through to leave a sepia tone.