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| The Making of My Paintings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SKETCHBOOKS. Before I start working on a painting I develop the idea for the art in sketchbook. Over the years, I have created a regular library of sketchbooks that I go to for reference or new ideas. |
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| CANVAS. Most of my paintings are created on stretched canvas over a wooden inner frame. These high-quality canvas are made from heavy-weight cotton, covered with a coating of gesso that has been handsanded. Most of the paintings I create on canvas are in the size from 50 x 70 cm up to 100 x 140 cm. (approx 19.8 x 27.8 inches to 39.6 x 55.6 inches). |
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| Inside the art studio. Lots of painting going on! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ready to Hang! The sides of the canvas are painted so each work of art is ready to hang. No need to frame your original, one-of-kind, fish art.
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| PAINTS. I paint using either oil or acrylic paints. Most of my paintings are created with acrylic paints. The brand of acrylic paints that I primarily use are a high-quality paint made in Erkrath, Germany by the company "Schmincke". |
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| Each painting is handsigned and dated on the front using paint. On the back of each painting I also sign and date the art work using acrylic paints and add the title of the painting. |
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