I like those
That’s really interesting. I’ve never thought about it before and as I have a watercolour from the early 1900’s ( I think) that needs reframing I’ll bear that in mind.
Thanks Colin, they are by an artist in the UK called Lawrence Coulson. Luckily for me, I had the chance to meet him and get them hand signed on the rear. He is fairly well known now.
I’ll post a summary of what I’ve learnt. It may be interest to someone.
Self portrait judging by you avatar.
Mrs HH has now had her new painting framed and it’s up on the wall. It was painted towards the end of last year and the artist uses very thick paint, so our sitting room smells rather like an artist’s studio. It’s St Remy in Provence and somehow it brings a little hope of travelling there, hopefully this summer or if not then, next year.
Good to see you got that nice and level HH!
Nice vibrant colours without being garish and goes very well with the other in your living room.
I did the pictures while I had the level out for the speakers.
I’m sure it was all poetry in motion…
The famous save by Gordon Banks in the 1970 World Cup, signed by Pele and Gordon Banks.
First frame made from scratch. This was an interesting reframe and has taught me a bit. Bought this about 3-4 years ago and never been displayed. It was bought framed in a cheap ugly black frame and had mdf backing board. I was amazed and disappointed to find that the vapours and contact from the mdf had caused the back of the print to turn yellowish and the edges of the front. There will no doubt be a subtle yellow tint to the whole of the front, but luckily it’s not obvious. Damage happens fast!
I really like this solid beech profile. I choose it to give a bit of a 70s retro look. The willow green mat with grey sub-mat have come out way better than I imagined. All mats, rear mount board and backing board are now full conservation class, with AR99 glass. At last. iPhone shots haven’t really captured the subtle mount colours.
Another John James Bannatyne 1870 ish and another real gold leaf frame. The gold has come out quite odd in the photo, but it does show what real gold leaf looks like at different angles/lighting. What surprised me is the watercolour has come out lighter than in real life and looks far better to me. This is definitely one for a picture light above it.
Again, taped all the way around and horrible mdf backing board. Not now.
I think your artist has captured Les Alpilles rather well .
An artist studio should have some incredible aromas. Other than the more obvious toxic ones.
Indeed most quality colours are from natural minerals,spices or vegetable ingredients mixed with edible oils.
Watching paint dry is an enjoyable experience. As well as sniffing paint dry.
It’s by Denis Ribas. We met him in Menton a couple of years ago and he sends Mrs HH emails with pictures of his latest stuff. This time she gave in to temptation. The picture is probably the nearest we will get to Provence this year. We are booked to go for three weeks in the summer but somehow I don’t think it’s going to happen. But we live in hope.
Love that, such a great look at a culture through time
Next is this tiny, and I mean tiny etching by Richard Wade. I do like etchings. They’re one-offs, embossed into the paper and look like nothing else. Fun piece.