Price range: £100.00 through £280.00
The inception of Paddle Steamer mirrored the typical genesis of Ann’s work, sparked by the desire to encapsulate a singular aspect of nature’s allure. Entranced by the resplendent emerald-green sheen adorning a Drake’s slender neck, Ann found herself enamored by its beauty, pondering how best to translate its radiance onto canvas.
As her imagination took flight, envisioning a delicate crested helmet bedecked with sparkling jewels and billowing streamers, the scene unfolded effortlessly. Another whimsical addition, a second balloon, lent an air of buoyant charm to the composition.
With further contemplation, the Drake metamorphosed into a maritime vessel, ferrying a seasick Toad upon its back. Clinging to his Fez amidst the spray, the Toad’s presence added a touch of whimsy and a subtle lesson in persuasion.
Notably, a jeweled pendant hanging from the Drake’s collar hinted at a whimsical ‘weather predictor,’ its emerald gleam signaling a calm voyage while the ruby’s glow forewarned of impending turbulence.
Adding depth to the tableau, Ann introduced a Sturgeon, its presence injecting a dynamic energy into the scene. Yet, perhaps most satisfying of all was the masterful rendition of a radiant shaft of sunlight piercing through brooding storm clouds, surpassing even Ann’s own expectations.
Our Fine-Art Prints use archival papers in two weights. For everything up to – and including – our ‘Signature Editions’, we use 210gsm Fotospeed Smooth; a versatile paper that offers exceptional contrast and detail. For the larger ‘Premium Editions’, we use Fotospeed’s 315gsm NST. Thanks to subtle textures similar to traditional etching papers, coupled to bright-white bases, both of these 100%-cotton, fine-art papers deliver revelatory, impactful images that will stand the test of time. Furthermore, we only ever use OEM inks that are rich in pigments & offer a consistent level of reproduction.
