Original artwork description:

Acrylic colour on handmade Thai mulberry paper (kada sa), deckled edge, 9.75x 13.5 in., 25 x 34 cm.
Here I decided the orchid should be on a fairly blank background to allow the texture of the paper to stand out.
On the blooms I used strong colours, good contrast to capture the certain quality that flower petals have. Tricky on this paper, but nice when it works out. Thanks Siam for the wonderful photos of your Cattleya orchids! I always admired his plants. Here is my interpretation!
Here I use is a traditional mulberry paper handmade in Thailand. It’s a thick parchment type paper, strong yet pliable. I have the paper made to this size to get the deckled edges which adds to the textural effect.
The close up picture is to get a feel for the texture and brush strokes of the painting. Then there’s me holding the painting for perspective.
Interested to have your idea painted in this style? Maybe a storyboard collage of flowers, or a corner from your garden? Contact me.
Please note that you can purchase up to 3 paintings of this same size or smaller to be included in 1 order and pay only 1 shipping fee.

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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