Original gold leaf oil painting with Swarovski crystals on hardwood panel with satin resin finish.
This painting is part of a series of 12 +12" paintings of the marshes off Wilmington Island in Savannah, Georgia. The oak trees surrounding the marshes are quiet giants. At dusk they create a mystical atmosphere that is both soothing and peaceful especially those covered in Spanish moss found on most of the trees in both historic downtown and the many barrier islands that surround the area.
Following a series of photos I sketch the composition in charcoal on a hardwood panel. Once the composition is complete I spray fix the charcoal drawing and begin to paint using quality oil paints. The fun part is once the paint has dried I cover the painting with a hard wax resin, I melt the wax over the complete image, encaustic painting.
Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is a form of painting that involves a heated wax medium and oil pigments. The melted mix is applied to a hardwood surface. A slow technique the painting can be built up in relief. Once dry the wax gives a rich optical effect to the oil pigments used, which creates a moody haze that captures the essence of the old Southern oak trees. The painting's surface is then buffed with a soft cotton cloth creating a velvet finish. Each painting is embellished with one or two Swarovski crystals.
'Savannah Dusk III'
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hard panel size: 12"+12"
Depth: 3/4"
All my original paintings are done using the highest quality materials and are signed by me.
Due to differences in computer monitors colors may seem slightly different. I try to get as close to the original colors as possible.
Ready to hang.
This painting is packed in a rigid cardboard box and shipped USPO Priority Mail.
Ships: 3-5 days
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Shawn Farley Black (: for Shari White Studios
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