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Painted/named from a poem by John Bowring.
Where do I begin with this special piece?... I began the painting when a friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but before I could tell her what I was working on for her, she passed. As such, a portion of its sale will go toward a nonprofit that aids in the bills of cancer patients.
I wanted a smooth sea- slightly unruly in nature but silky smooth just the same- to be contrasted by the spiky purple thistles. The sun is bright and it appears to be actually glowing. There is so much texture in this piece that if you view it from an angle, you can see the layers built up. It has deep scratches in the layers to bring out colors underneath. The flowers were created with a combination of scratching and paint. This painting took many, many hours and many, many layers. It was a true labor of love and one I am so very proud of. I used colors I thought my friend would like. (A portion of the proceeds will go to a nonprofit that financially helps cancer patients with bills.)
This special painting symbolizes joy through grief, as simple as that. Spiky thistles, smooth sea. Thundering clouds, bright sun. The highs and lows, hand-in-hand, to create a full life. How dull would life be without the harmonious balance of perfect contrast?
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Fine art giclee print, specifically designed and chosen to best mirror the original oil painting. All prints come with a copy of the literature they're named from.
Each print is made to order. As such, please see lead times below.
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SIZES
Extra Small: 9" x 12" image
Extra Small with mat: 9" x 12" image, 9" x 12" window frame, mat outer dimensions of 11" x 14"
Small: 12" x 16" image
Small with mat: 12" x 16" image, 12" x 16" window frame, mat outer dimensions of 16" x 20"
Medium: 15" x 20" image
Medium with mat: 15" x 20" image, 15" x 20" window frame, mat outer dimensions of 18" x 24"
Large: 18" x 24" image
Large with mat: 18" x 24" image, 18" x 24" window frame, mat outer dimensions of 24" x 30"
Extra Large: 21" x 28" image
Extra Large with mat: 21" x 28" image, 21" x 28" window frame, mat outer dimensions of 27" x 40"
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DETAILS
-Limited edition of only 50 prints.
-Signed and numbered by the artist, Kayla DeVito. Comes with a card of authenticity.
-Printed in the USA using the highest museum quality thick, archival, lightly textured fine art paper.
-To ensure no part of the painting is cut off, sizes will not be standard framing sizes, and will instead be sized upon the exact ratio of the original.
-The size choice is the print size. Each has an additional 1/2 inch border allowance for the perfect matting.
-Colors and exposure may vary from monitor to monitor. These prints have been tested and edited and reprinted numerous times each to get the exact coloring, from screen to physical item. Please know that each print will align as closely to the original painting as we could physically manage, no matter the difference in monitors.
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OPTIONAL MATTING
To save time (and money), you can choose to have your print matted before delivery. Our mat windows are completely custom-sized for each print, and the outer frame dimensions are cut for a standard frame size. This means that you will not need to have your print professionally framed if you don't want to! You can absolutely do it yourself by purchasing any standard sized frame with the dimensions given. These frames are commercially available at most home goods stores, pre-made at frame shops and found readily available in numerous online shops.
We have chosen the matting color(s) that best compliment each print. Please see photos on this listing for your choice.
Mat Color Options:
•Off White
•Raven
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DELIVERY TIME
Prints are made to order and take 2-3 weeks to ship. The lead time is slightly longer during the holidays or during high order volume (annual releases.)
To preserve the beauty and longevity of your artwork, keep away from direct sunlight, humidity, and extreme temperature changes. Paintings and prints should only be displayed and stored in stable environments, to avoid warp of canvas stretcher bars or paper.
Handle all pieces with care using clean, dry hands, and avoid contact with liquids or harsh chemicals. For maintenance, gently dust surfaces with a soft cloth. Proper care will help maintain the color, texture, and integrity of each piece for years to come.