protect : new portrait

3 February 2017

'Protect' - mixed media portrait painting on exhibition canvas

Lovingly protecting our earth, this angel rests with her head on the world. She is gazing at the viewer, sending us her message.

Lots of layers of colour and texture in this painting with a slightly aged look.

'Protect'
Mixed media on exhibition canvas
Acrylics, collage and acrylic inks
46x46cm (3cm deep)
Ready to hang, no need to frame. Sides of the canvas painted black.
Finished with matt varnish.

SOLD

Detail of 'Protect' - mixed media portrait of an earth angel

Detail of 'Protect' - lots of layers of colour and texture

Detail of 'Protect' - mixed media portrait of a woman

'Protect' - mixed media portrait on exhibition canvas.

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