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The greeting cards will be sold in packs of 5 at £16.00 postage free. Pack contains, Blank card, white envelope and cellophane envelope.
To start with I will have packs of; Skiathos, Parga, and Knaresborough.
I only print to order, about 5 days
Contact or order from me via Email ; chris.sheldrake@talktalk.net
This is going to be an Acrylic on box canvas 12 x 16 ins. I have painted a similar painting in the past, see 1st. image. I have penciled in the new picture. I‘m going to use a slightly different background for this one as the customer likes the Yorkshire Moors.
This picture is based on Cheapside Knaresborough, I have shown the picture at different stages of painting. I have not finished the painting yet but will include a finished photo of the picture later. There are about 9 images to put up. They are A1 - A9 and I will detail each stage. Just added a new image, I think it’s a bit out of focus. The picture is nearly finished now. I have the edges of the box canvas to paint. The software does not allow me to post a full image, at the stages of painting.
I have included a full image on the final post.
I feel as if the picture has got a little dark, I’m going to add some lighter tones!
I have now finished the picture, see the large image now in focus! I have also fixed my camera taking out-of-focus pictures! The picture is 20 x30 ins Titled Cheapside Knaresborough. Painted in Acrylic.
This painting started as a w/c Plein-air, I finished up taking photos then finishing in the studio. An acrylic 12 x 16 on box canvas.
This painting is an acrylic on 12 x 16 box canvas. As you can see I have tried to reduce the hard edges on the bottles in the back ground ,while keeping a bit of detail. Layout of picture ie drawing was kept to a minimum using a small brush.
Now showing in the NORTHERNLINE ARTS Giclee prints of Knaresborough.
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Well worth a visit at the station Knaresborough, A mix of unique antiques, collectables, artworks, and craft works.
Hi Jane
I use SANSODOR as a brush cleaner and paint thinner, no smell.
For speading up oil painting drying time. I use LIQUIN ORIGINAL.
Common products I purchase from KEN BROMLEY or AMAZON.
Paint brushes I get from WISH, white handle XINBOEN
These 5 pictures are an attempt at showing an approach to a textural finish using acrylic paint. I wanted an old shabby look to the painting. There should have been 6 images but I lost the first one. All it was was a drawing of the Shambles blocked in with Gouache ( my new blocking method) I mixed a solution of modeling paste and heavy structure gel. I applied it to the first picture, laying it on thick and without too much attention to detail.
I let it dry overnight, and then blocked it in with acrylic paint, let that dry. I then added more paint and some cast shadows, and more detail. The final picture I painted in a few people and strengthened the colours where necessary. My impression is, it’s not bad, I think the thicking agent could be used better on a different style of the subject. I have included an image of a little detail. I’m now preparing another painting in this style using Texture paste. I have used texture paste in the past see SN 0147 Staithes Townscapes Galleries.
This painting is another example of painting a picture and try to ignore a lot of detail and go for the overall effect. I used the minimum of drawing. I painted the main image by adding bits of paint to show some detail. I then merged some of the edges to effect an out-of-focus image. Then in certain sections added some detail.
This picture is an oil on canvas 12 x 16 ins.. I took the photo from the OXO building on the Thames (London) The light was fading and my phone was pixalating, but I liked the effect so I painted it. As you can see my quest to not paint all the detail but still retain the image is apparant.
I painted this in Parga a few years ago. I always take my paints with me I used W/N watercolours for this painting on quality watercolour paper. When painting outdoors I spend more talking to the gathering crowd so usually finish the painting off indoors. This is a small watercolour 7 x 10 ins prints are available.
I saw this poster/photo of Ripon I thought one day I will paint this. I think it is circa 1900 I did write to Ripon authorities but didn’t get any response. I kept the picture in monochrome but added a little yellow just to warm up the chap on his carriage waiting for his ride. It’s an acrylic on panel 20 x 20 ins.
I like the Barge ( Juno ) in Norfolk I have painted a few pictures of it. This leads me to paint the Barges on the Thames London. I have painted a series of 3. This box Canvas is 20 x 30 ins acrylic. I put St Paul’s cathedral in the background.
This painting I started in Norfolk, Thorner North Norfolk. The original is oil on canvas 30 x 20 ins. I have sold the original, but I’m releasing a LTD ED of 75 prints. Box canvas 20 x 16 ins The locals call the building the Coal House.
I want to show one of the hardest painting techniques I have come across. That is to reduce the detail in a picture but still retain some or a lot of the aspect of the subject, so it is recognisable. The example painting will show what I mean. I’m still perfecting the technique, and the more I paint the better I think I get at it. The painting in acrylics is one of my earlier attempts. See what you think?
This is the picture mentioned in the previous picture SN 0397, I took the photo several years ago thinking I’ll paint that one day. I wanted a textural effect and used a pallet knife and other applicators. The Bottles are intended to be wobbly. It is an acrylic on box canvas.
It all started with a picture I took in a Pub a few years ago of a group of Gin bottles with candles in. I wanted to make the picture a lot loser so used a pallet knife, and various other implements. I did very little drawing only used a brush to sketch out the outline. It is shown in my still life gallery. Original acrylic on box canvas 20 x 30 ins.
I forgot to photo the stages,I got carried away with the painting, so I can only show finished painting!
I have done several pictures using the following methods.
Draw a basic picture, 2. Secure pencil drawing, 3 Block in drawing with a paintbrush, Complete painting with a pallet knife. This is the different bit. I usually do the sky first, but on this occasion, I’m going to paint the sky last, as the painting texture will be quiet thick. I will lose the freedom of painting the sky, and water. I intend to put some boats in the foreground not drawn in yet.
I will be using a pallet knife for the sky, and water plus reflections. I have included a pencil drawing.
The painting is on box canvas 30 x 24 ins, and I’m using acrylic paints.
This picture is painted in Acrylics on Canvas 24 x 24 ins. I’m putting this picture into prints see Prints Gallery. I just want to show the stages of the painting by using Photos, I think to an artist it will be self-explanatory. If you need any explanation just email me
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