The Three Graces - 6" x 6" - mixed media collage on hardboard panel
*The first of the series, it was admittedly a struggle to avoid all the intense color and shadow I normally go for in my paintings. I wanted to respect the tone of the antique bills (I collaged this bill as well.)
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The textile design I painted beneath the bill is inspired by a 1940's wallpaper snippet I bought last year. I'd been looking for an excuse to incorporate it in something and finally found a perfect opportunity. It helped cement the highly feminine quality of this painting.
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The coins, both featuring ladies to complete the trio, are painted from my own private collection.
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One of the things I like best about doing these projects is the challenge of painting the coins and wood and other objects in as convincingly as possible so that they look like they belong with the bills. If they are not realistic enough, then it looks obvious right from the start and it detracts from the overall presentation.
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If you have any technical questions about the painting, feel free to contact me directly by email. If you are interested in purchasing the painting, please contact Bob Banks at Banks Fine Art.
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The textile design I painted beneath the bill is inspired by a 1940's wallpaper snippet I bought last year. I'd been looking for an excuse to incorporate it in something and finally found a perfect opportunity. It helped cement the highly feminine quality of this painting.
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The coins, both featuring ladies to complete the trio, are painted from my own private collection.
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One of the things I like best about doing these projects is the challenge of painting the coins and wood and other objects in as convincingly as possible so that they look like they belong with the bills. If they are not realistic enough, then it looks obvious right from the start and it detracts from the overall presentation.
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If you have any technical questions about the painting, feel free to contact me directly by email. If you are interested in purchasing the painting, please contact Bob Banks at Banks Fine Art.
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