Blossoms & Finches 12 x 24
This painting measures 12 x 24 with a 2.25 inch gold-leafed edge. I begin with graphite drawing on the wood surface, adding multiple layers of oil paint, washes, glazes, and metal-leaf. Each of my paintings has about 30 layers.
“Blossoms & Finches” depicts the American Goldfinch with Peonies. I of course know that Peonies don't grow in trees, but I've always loved the Peony and wanted to partner it with the Goldfinch. Painting the goldfinch taught me about freedom. After trying to keep birds in a cage, they were actually getting depressed - and I returned them to the breeder. A few days later, goldfinches swarmed my backyard and the bright flashes of color filled my eyes and I saw birds how they were supposed to be - free and vibrant.
Blossoms & Finches 12 x 24
What You're Getting
Art You Want to Live With
Specific Features
All original paintings are all ONE OF A KIND and solely made by JOSEPH BRADLEY. "I paint mostly mixed media which means I use graphite, washes, glazes, oil paint, and metal-leaf. These are the finest materials that will last."
- Hand-made custom art panels by Square One Art Panels
- Fine Italian Metal-leaf
- Solid wood edge at 2.25 inches with smooth, hand-finished edges - leafed in either Gold or Silver
- Varnished for protection and durability
- Ready-to-hang - wired and signed by the artist on the back
- Meticulously packaged for worry free shipping
Care & Cleaning
To help maintain your artwork’s quality and longevity over time:
- Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth
- As an oil painting, it can handle sunlight - hang in low or bright light
- Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents on the surface
- Keep in a dry, climate-controlled environment - but bathrooms are absolutely fine
- Handle with clean, dry hands
Why I make Art
"I believe that Art Makes Life Better. I grew up in rural South Carolina in a ramshackle farmhouse and I learned at an early age how fulfilling making artwork with own hands could be. All of my work is really a celebration of that - of noticing - taking in - and being surrounded by nature." - Joseph
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