Original artwork description:

Another oh! so typical Thailand scene, and Asian scene generally.
I have had the reference pictures for this one for many years, always loved the angle and dynamics. And I once… long ago… did a small 8x10inch painting of this. Someone out there has it… So now I want to do it on the large paper, bolder strokes, colours toned down.
The paper I use is a traditional mulberry paper handmade in Thailand. The paper is a thick parchment like paper, strong yet pliable.
The close up picture is of higher resolution to be able to get a feel for the texture and brush strokes of the painting. Then there’s the work in progress.
Interested to have your idea painted in this style? Maybe a family portrait or other, a storyboard collage from a recent travel, event or performance? Contact me.
When considering framing bear in mind to not cover up the deckled edges. This is one of the specialties of the painting, one of its charms. It is best displayed framed with a cut mat board around the painting so as not to cover the edges, thereby putting some space between the art and the glass and bringing depth to the framed art. It can also be framed simply with backing board and pressed with glass over the front without causing damage.

Materials used:

acrylic colour on handmade Thai mulberry paper (kada sa), deckled edge

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