Original artwork description:

Scarlet Elf Cup Wood was inspired by the the memory of seeing this beautiful fiery red fungi in the forest amongst velvet green mosses and branches. While creating this piece I hoped to evoke the serenity of a mystical forest place with the light appearing in the distance. Harnessing elements of impressionism brings to mind a calming scene that invites the viewer to experience nature's peaceful tranquillity. The rich greens interweave with the vibrant reds in a delicate expression forming a tapestry of serenity and freshness that will infuse any space with the peaceful energy of a sylvan dream.
An original artwork, one of a kind, this painting has been created with high quality acrylic paints on a deep edge canvas. I begin with observation of the place making notes and taking photographs to work from in the studio. From these beginnings I work intuitively, painting some base layers with a brush and then impasto techniques layer on layer applied with a palette knife. Harnessing optical mixing techniques employed by the impressionists and some of the methods of the old masters such as scumbling and glazing. I continue working until the painting reaches a natural conclusion. The result is a contemporary painting, which lies somewhere between abstraction and realism. The painting continues round the sides and is signed on the front, a frame is not needed and it is ready to hang.

Materials used:

Acrylic Paints on deep edge canvas

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