Artwork Title: Freshwater Wetlands Belted Kingfishers
Artist: Menka Desai
Medium: Gouache, embroidery threads, and beads.
Dimensions: 6" x 8" inches
Description: Belted Kingfishers have an air of self-importance about them while they patrol up and down rivers and ponds. Females with double belts of blue and brown across their chest have brighter and more attractive colors than the males. Wanting to depict this, I tried painting the judgy stares of the ladies sitting on the trees while one of them dives to catch a fish. The bright colored Aspen trees in the background only make the scene look more alive.
Overall description of materials: Original mixed media paintings on handmade papers, with gouache, embroidery threads and beads . The size of each painting is approximately 5" x 7" and is mounted in a float frame. The overall size of the frame is approximately 6"x8". It comes varnished with 2 coats of Krylon Kamar spray varnish to ensure protection from sunlight over time.
The frame is handmade in my home studio from pinewood and has the scene extended on a matching background in gouache paint with two layers of Krylon spray varnish and two layers of Liquitex Matte varnish. It comes in two parts that are attached with screws on the back. If ever need be, the painting can be detached from the outer frame by removing the said screws. Artist's signature with the date on the back of the frame.
Price for Each Artwork: $595
Price for Each Biome/Column (Entire set of 3): $1680 - Contact us for inquires.
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