Spoons Clock

I was having great fun with this painting exploring a variety of Old spoons that I've bought from an antiques dealer in France. I wanted to play with the idea of eating and the spoons that could be used at these times. I've made this oil painting so it can be turned in any direction according to preference. (The Screws are set for two different view options and can be moved as you wish) This oil painting is part of my series of artwork investigating the reflective and surface qualities of cutlery. I enjoy working with antique and rustic varieties and I particularly adored the patina on the cutlery in this piece. Applying techniques of the old masters, I enjoyed the challenge of creating their reflections in oils. This work has been produced on a raw linen triple clear primed 2cm deep canvas and therefore is ready to hang unframed should you wish. You can see the shadows of some under drawing that lingers on the Linen, but I think it adds to the image and the idea that it is a piece of art and not a photo. 

In terms of my application of oil colour, I predominantly use a mixture of both Winsor & Newton Griffin Alkyd and Melanie Cambridge Oils. If a higher pigment is still required I use Michael Harding Oils. I apply between 3-7 layers of oil colour to my work dependent on complexity.

Much care and attention is taken in packaging my work for both national and international delivery. This item will be packaged firstly with an acid-free tissue paper to ensure a protective layer and is then sealed in clear plastic cellophane. All corners are protected with cardboard corner protectors. It is then finished with a triple wrapping of bubble wrap with two cardboard sheets and placed into another cardboard covering.