BLOOD AND BLOOM 2017 

Acrylic on Velvet over Canvas 61 x 61 x 4 cm

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The good the bad and the ugly of the beautiful poppy and it's associations.

For some time I have been attracted by velvet as a surface for my paintings. I use this beautiful surface and colours to create a juxtaposition between the lush velvet, the light it attracts and the mat or gloss of the acrylic paint which is sometimes applied traditionally with a brush and sometimes used  impasto to create more texture and depth.

The work has been hanging happily on 2 nails in my studio for easy moving  but you may want to fix picture hanging accessories for extra security when installing. Please let me know if you need any help with this and I will try to help?

The work is signed on the back in the following way:

Freehand signature 
Text: Sand Laurenson MA(RA
Dated: 2017
Titled: Blood & Bloom