we've been framing

24 January 2018
"Connection" - acrylics on wood
"Connection" - acrylics on wood

David and I have added frames to a number of my abstract landscape pieces painted on wood and canvas board. These are hidden frames, situated behind the painting, so they float 2cm away from the wall. The framing is simple, allowing the sides of the painting to be seen, and giving a sleek, uncluttered look.

Here are 4 of the recently framed pieces...

"Connection" (above)
Acrylic painting on wood
Board size is 295 x 420mm

"It Never Ends" (below)
Mixed media painting on canvas board
Painting size is 305 x 406mm

"It Never Ends" - mixed media on canvas board
"It Never Ends" - mixed media on canvas board

"Tell Me A Story" (below)
Mixed media painting on canvas board
Board size is 305 x 406mm

"Tell Me A Story" - mixed media on canvas board
"Tell Me A Story" - mixed media on canvas board

"They Say It's Going To Rain" (below)

Mixed media painting on canvas board
Board size is 305 x 406mm

"They say it's going to rain" - mixed media on canvas board
"They say it's going to rain" - mixed media on canvas board

Ready to hang on your wall!

Initialled on the front. Signed and dated on the back. Framed and complete with hanging string.

All four paintings are available here and with lots of photos of each painting so you can see all the lovely details.

I will post other newly framed works soon.

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