Oncidium equitant Orchid in clour 1,
Oct. 2002,
acrylic colour on handmade thai mulberry paper(kada sa), deckled edge,
8 x 11 in., 20 x 28 cm.
Mulberry paper is a traditional paper handmade in Thailand. Mulberry leaves are used there to feed the silkworm in the silk industry, the sticks used to make the paper.The resulting paper is a thick tissue paper, solid yet pliable. I have the paper made to this size to get the deckled edges which adds to the textural effect.The close up picture is of higher resolution to be able to get a feel for the texture and brush strokes of the painting.
The painting is inspired by the orchids growing in my collection.
To view my recent works in the various phases as I paint them, please go to my photo album entitled Building a Painting at the following link:
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