Encaustic resin & oil painting with silver and gold leafing on hardwood panel.
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 islands that surround the area.
After many photos I sketch out the composition in charcoal on a hardwood panel that is 12"+12" and 3/4" deep. Once the composition is complete I spray fix the charcoal drawing and begin to paint the image using oil paints. The fun part is once the paint has dried I cover the painting with a hard resin wax, I melt the wax over the complete image. The wax, when dry softens the edges of the painted image creating a mystic haze that captures the essence of the old oak. 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 II continuing series.
Commission - made to order, available with slight variation (three day production time.)
Each painting sold separately 12" + 12" on hardwood panel.
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