Original artwork description:

pen and acrylic ink on handmade thai mulberry paper(kada sa), deckled edge, 8 x 11 in., 20 x 28 cm.
Another painting from the archives! This idea is inspired from my time spent at a temple in eastern Thailand. Wat Pananachat is a well known forest monastery, with English as its main working language. I was fortunate to spend a month there serving the monks, meditating, etc. It also ignited the idea to draw the robes, monks, a theme I still like to come back to every now and again. Here is an early attempt in 3 versions. This is the softer version in black and white.
I use a traditional mulberry paper handmade in Thailand. It’s a parchment like paper, strong yet pliable. The paper is made to this size to get the unique, uneven deckled edges which adds to the overall textural effect. Over time this page has yellowed somewhat which adds to the parchment charm of the artwork. The close up picture is to get a feel for the texture of the paper and brush strokes of the painting.
Interested to have your idea painted in this style? Maybe a fave portrait, people or activities, a storyboard collage from a recent travel, or event? Contact me.
Please note that you can purchase in one order up to 3 paintings of this same size or smaller to be included in the same 1 shipping fee.
Packaging for my small paintings like this one is sealed in plastic sleeve, sealed in a padded hard plastic file case, and in an envelope .
About framing this painting.
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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