The Wildlife Trusts II: Ancient Woodland – Limited edition print
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 55 cm x 35cm and the unframed print is 50.5cm x 40.5cm. 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.
The Inspiration
This is the second artwork created as part of The Wildlife Trusts project. The project lasted just over a year and involved us travelling around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, visiting 53 Wildlife Trusts reserves, across 20 separate Trusts.
Our ancient woodlands are a huge asset and whenever I visit one, I’m always inspired to create art. The eighth reserve we visited was Cooper’s Hill, owned and managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, which is a magnificent beech woodland that had a stunning atmosphere. For me, it mixed wonder and awe with a hint or dark threat, it makes you understand why woodlands used to be seen as threatening places full of magic and mystery.
Price range: £100 through £140
Description
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 55 cm x 35cm and the unframed print is 50.5cm x 40.5cm. 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.
The Inspiration
This is the second artwork created as part of The Wildlife Trusts project. The project lasted just over a year and involved us travelling around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, visiting 53 Wildlife Trusts reserves, across 20 separate Trusts.
Our ancient woodlands are a huge asset and whenever I visit one, I’m always inspired to create art. The eighth reserve we visited was Cooper’s Hill, owned and managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, which is a magnificent beech woodland that had a stunning atmosphere. For me, it mixed wonder and awe with a hint or dark threat, it makes you understand why woodlands used to be seen as threatening places full of magic and mystery.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 55 × 55 × 3 cm |
| Framed or unframed | Framed, Unframed |
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