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About The Artwork
Care Guide
The Inspiration
Named/painted from a poem by Wendell Berry (see images.)
This painting is large, single magnolia bloom in a dense wooded marsh, where the crossroads of sea and fresh water merge, symbolizing a intersection of sorts for personal growth. The water here is brackish, a natural representation of an uncomfortable, yet beautiful, transition. This painting is a reminder to give yourself grace in the difficult seasons, and to seek beauty that still surrounds you. In some cases, the most beautiful memories are made in the muck.
This is a real scene I witnessed a few months ago. One single, massive magnolia bloom amidst a wild, spanish-moss-riddled swamp. It felt important and symbolic, and I risked approximately 63 mosquito bites to take a reference image. I knew this large, chunky, early 1800s frame from Italy was the only appropriate encasement.
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About
30" x 24.5" x 2.25" | Oil on panel in a thick, very early 1800s frame. This frame is magnificent: it's from Italy, large, chunky and made of a dense hardwood. It's gilded in a traditional Italian technique; if a bit of the finish flakes off (see images), it may show a bit of pink underneath. I purposefully painted bits of pink in the magnolia for this reason. The tiny bit of pink on the frame is actually part of the gilding process they used all those hundreds of years ago, and is called bole.
The frame features time-worn character that adds to the overall feeling of the pairing. I choose antique frames specifically for their history and perfectly-imperfect character that a new frame just can't replicate.
Ready to hang.
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Shipping
Price includes insured shipping to anywhere within the continental US.
This painting will ship in 3-4 weeks (currently still drying then will need to be varnished.)
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Payment Plan
After 48 hours of being listed, available paintings become eligible for an invoice-based payment plan. This payment series is interest-free and is simply the cost of the painting spread out over (up to) 4 payments, spaced a month apart. Managed by Kayla, with no credit check. Please email Hello@KaylaDeVitoFineArt.com to inquire.
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Pricing
Chosen prices are a direct correlation of time spent creating. Some paintings take 10 hours and some take several months of 60+ hours of work plus dry times between layers. The value, rarity and ornateness of each frame (or lack thereof) is also taken into account.
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Prints
Prints will be made of this painting.
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.
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