Original handmade modern expressionist lush landscape oil painting with silver and gold leaf on wood panel with satin wax finish.

This painting is part of a series of 12" 12" paintings of the Southern Oaks in Savannah, Georgia. The oak trees surrounding the marshes are quiet giants. At dusk they create a moody atmosphere that is both soothing and peaceful especially those covered in the area's iconic Spanish moss.

Following a series of photos I sketch the composition in charcoal on a hardwood panel. Once the composition is complete I spray fix the charcoal drawing and begin to paint using quality oil paints. The fun part is once the paint has dried I cover the painting with a hard wax resin, I melt the wax over the complete image, encaustic painting.

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is a form of painting that involves a heated wax medium and oil pigments. The melted mix is applied to a hardwood surface. A slow technique the painting can be built up in relief. Once dry the wax gives a rich optical effect to the oil pigments used, which creates a moody haze that captures the essence of the old Southern oak trees. The painting's surface is then buffed with a soft cotton cloth creating a velvet finish. Each painting is embellished with one or two Swarovski crystals.

'Savannah Dusk I'

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hard Panel size: 12" 12"
Panel depth: 3/4"
All my original paintings are done using the highest quality materials and signed by me.
Due to differences in computer monitors colors may seem slightly different. I try to get as close to the original colors as possible.
This hardwood painting is packed in a rigid cardboard box and shipped USPO Priority Mail.
Ships: 3-5 days.
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