New Ltd.Ed. Print, FromTheArtist, FULLY MATTED Newfoundland Dog Painting 22x28in

Description

***************************************************************************
THIS LISTING IS FOR A FULLY MATTED PRINT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE JUST
THE PRINT ALONE, PLEASE LOOK IN MY 'OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE' (UPPER
RIGHT CORNER OF THIS WEBPAGE)
DELUXE CONSERVATION DOUBLE MATTING,  with  ENGRAVED TITLE PLATE
A new, uncirculated, limited-edition print, published by Riverwoods
Fine Arts and Janet Wissmann,  signed / numbered by the artist.
Signed and numbered.
"A VERY SPECIAL PLEADER" Newfoundland, by Janet Wissmann, of her
watercolor which was based on a famous Victorian oil painting by Charles
Burton Barber which originally showed a collie-type
dog.  Repainted by Janet to show a lovely, expressive Newf instead!
This is a LARGE PRINT - image is 16x23";  outer dimension is 22x28"
--a major artwork that will make a lovely addition to your home or office.
SUPERIOR QUALITY --  the print is a high-quality 4-color offset
lithograph, printed by professional printers in the USA, on heavy acid-free archival
paper -- meant to last a lifetime.  Not an inkjet print,  not a home-made print,
not a cheap copy.
Prints have exceptional color -- just like the original watercolor painting.
MATTING:
TOP MAT IS OLIVE GREEN and INNER MAT IS RUST.  The second
photo shows the truest color.  This is one of
my most popular mat colors.   Both mats are acid-free rag mats.  The print is properly hinged
onto the backing board which is acid-free foam board.  There are some marks on the back of the
backing board due to this having been in a frame... they do not affect the print and will be
invisible once you have this framed -- your framer will cover the back with a
layer of paper to keep out the dust.
There may be some glare in some of the photos because the paper has
a slight sheen to it and it is hard to photograph. The colors in the print are
richer and more saturated than some of the photos indicate.
"This particular print is  # 36/950 that that I had previously framed but now I have decided to offer it
without
the frame due to its being easier to ship without a frame!   The print is in perfect condition,
as is the matting.  The backing material (foam board) has indented marks where the framing tacks
held it into the frame.  It does not affect the print whatsoever.  The back is hidden when fitted into
a frame and/or the dust covering on the frame.  Please see  photos and feel free to ask questions
about this print. "      ~Janet Wissmann
SHIPPING / HANDLING -
Shipping method is usually U.S. Postal Service, insured.
International buyers please realize you are responsible for
your own country's duties, taxes, etc.
FOR AN UNMATTED PRINT, PLEASE LOOK IN MY
'OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE' (UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THIS WEBPAGE)
____________________________________________________
P.S. - The original watercolor painting  is also available for sale.  Please inquire.
________________________________________________________
About The Artist
Janet has painted over 500 dogs, cats, horses, and other animals in her 25-year watercolor painting career.  Many of the animals she has painted have been show animals, and many more of them have been beloved pets.  Janet is best known for her watercolor pet portraits, Belgian draft horse paintings, and realistic depiction of wolves. Janet was a member of the Society of Animal Artists for 20 years. The artist currently lives in  SW Wisconsin. You can view more of Janet's artwork and prints at her website.
Learning about transparent watercolor methods is one of the best ways to appreciate the high quality of Janet's artwork.  Janet explains more about her method of watercolor painting:
The Magic of Transparent Watercolor
Transparent watercolor is a truly amazing and unique medium. It's clean, non-toxic, and environmentally sound, too. Watercolor paper is made from 100% cotton, and most of the paints are made from ground-up earth pigments.
I have chosen transparent watercolor as my medium for animal portraits because of its many qualities which enhance the furry and feathery texture of animals. Although it is a difficult medium by many standards, I have found it to be worth the trouble because of the beautiful effects I can achieve.
Transparent watercolor paintings are often very light and washy when the paints are applied quickly and loosely with big brushes and lots of water. My technique is a little different. I DO begin by blocking in the shape of the animal with a light wash or two, but then I switch to a hair-by-hair approach as more and more layers of paint are added. Each additional layer of paint is a bit darker than the previous layer, and this slow layering of paint is what gives the painting its depth and clarity. A finished portrait may have as many as twenty layers of paint in the darker areas and one or two layers in the lightest areas. White paint is almost never used except for highlights in eyes or whiskers.
The slow, gradual build up of watercolor layers may be very time-consuming, but it is also very rewarding, because the depth and clarity that result make the subject seem three-dimensional and lifelike, velvety and rich. I hope that by studying my paintings you will agree that watercolor is a beautiful medium and is perfectly suited to the portraiture of animals.
A Limited Palette
My palette for painting most animals consists of only about six rather plain colors—payne's gray, warm black, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, cerulean blue, ultramarine blue—and an occasional hint of red or sap green. Using these modest colors, I can do almost anything necessary to make an animal portrait come alive.
Thinking Positively and Negatively
Transparent watercolor is indeed that: transparent. The white you see in a transparent watercolor painting is the white of the paper that has been left unpainted. When you look at a white (or very light) spot on the painting, you are looking at the pure, 100% cotton watercolor paper's surface with little or no paint on it. In all cases, these areas were intentionally left unpainted. The watercolor artist needs to perceive his/her subject in both negative and positive at the same time, and must consciously paint around areas that are meant to remain white or light.
No White Paint
In purist transparent watercolor paintings, white paint is generally forbidden. In fact, there is no such thing as white transparent watercolor paint! White paint is by its very nature opaque, not transparent; it covers up what's under it. But it also permanently changes the surface of the area covered, and its overuse can be very noticeable and unattractive. In my transparent watercolors of animals, I do occasionally have to use a tiny bit of opaque white paint in the final stage of painting to achieve tiny highlights in eyes or whiskers.
It is hoped that by learning about Janet's transparent watercolor methods you will have a better appreciation
for the quality and value of her artwork offered here on eBay!
.