Tulips and Dog

The idea for this paper cut is based on a commission I completed for a client, who adored her Labrador dog. She had seen my ‘Tulips and Cat’, fell in love with it and was very keen for me to complete a portrait of her dog using the same layout and style. Not my usual subject matter but I took the brief, much to my client’s delight.
 
The dog  had to be the focal point on this design and, with its strong shape, formed an effective barrier in separating the bold coloured background from the delicate tulips in the foreground to create a fresh, spring-like image. 
 
‘Tulips and Dog’ is a carefully made layered paper cut, in bas-relief, made using pieces of cut coloured paper. This design can only be achieved by layering one piece of cut paper on top of another, three or more layers thick.

The dog has been coloured entirely by using an acrylic colour wash on top of similar coloured papers, to achieve their subtle appearance. As some of the papers are slightly textured, they highlight the individual details and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers.

Limited edition of 25

Gallery quality giclée print / professionally printed / UV resistant inks / Hanhnemuhle Photo Rag paper / 310gsm / 100% organic cotton / acid-free 500gsm mount

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) / 12" x 12" x 1" (30 x 30 x 3 cm) gallery quality white wooden frames from sustainably sourced UK forests 

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

Giclee prints with mounts packaged in recycled cardboard envelopes

Framed prints professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm / 15" x 15" x 2" (38 x 38 x 5 cm)

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