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Barn owls are a protected species and are a firm favourite to look out for when on a country walk. They are a fascinating bird and have such beautiful plumage.  Barn owls deserve to be celebrated, especially when you see a pair. 

This piece focuses on the colours, shapes and patterns found on the owls’ plumage and these have been stylised to facilitate pattern making and the use of sweeping lines. Barn owls, because of their importance, deserve to fill the available space with the foliage adding a pop of colour to frame the birds and fill the remaining background.
 
The artwork has been meticulously hand-made using layers of cut paper to form a bas-relief design, which is really noticeable. Acrylic paints have been used, on coloured papers, on all parts of the owls as details needed to be tonally appropriate. However, strips of coloured papers were placed behind the aperture made by the foliage to create a gradient effect. There are subtle shadows created by the layering of the papers, which can be clearly seen.

Limited editions of 5

Handmade bas-relief paper cut art mounted onto acid-free 500gsm mounts

12" x 12" x 1" (30 x 30 x 3 cm) gallery quality black / white wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 15" x 15" x 2" (38 x 38 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days