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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
GLASS MATTERS
"Heron No. 10"
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Which Glass is it?
Museum Glass
(Smaller Pieces)
Strength & Clarity
Blocks 99% UV Rays
Conservation Acrylic
(Larger Pieces)
Blocks 99% UV Rays
Shatters/Scratch Resistant
Custom Framing
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
PARAKEETS
"Parakeet No. 4"
PARAKEETS
No Nests
Nest in Cavities
Diet: Mostly Seeds
In Wild - Live in Flocks
Captivity - Happy in Pairs
Few Predators – Large Flock
Have Largest Bird Vocabulary
No Vocal Cords – Lots of Sounds
Make Sounds to Warn of Predators
Make Sound to Advertise Food Source
Lifespan: Wild 5-10 yrs Captivity 20+ yrs
Zygodactyl: 4 Toes: 2 Face Front – 2 Face Back
4 Toes Per Foot Enable Grabbing – Holding – Climbing
Sexes Look Alike Breeding: Sex Differentiated by “Cere”
“Cere”: Fleshy Covering Located Directly Above the Beak
Most Males Have Bright Blue Cere
Most Females Have Brown Cere
Thursday, October 26, 2023
ZOO YOURSELF
"Parakeet No. 3"
ZOO YOURSELF
GOOD FOR YOU
GOOD FOR ANIMALS
GOOD FOR THE WORLD
Fun
Family
Animal Facts
Relieves Stress
Childhood Memories
Supports Conservation
Get Out and Enjoy Nature
Be a Party Animal at the Zoo
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
FAQs
"Painted Bunting No. 2"
FAQs
Art
Realism With Twist
Blog: Modern Gongbi
Paint
Wildlife Portraiture
Chinese Watercolor on Paper
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Online Gallery - Christinahewson.com
Charleston Gallery - 22 Windermere Blvd
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Limited Editions
Durable to Standards of Permanent Art
Blog: Not All Art Reproductions Created Equal
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Blog: Is it Archival?
I Frame My Own Work – Simple - Archival
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Originals: Flat Box Limited Editions: Tube
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Is It Archival?
"Gouldian Finch No. 3
Archival
No Acid - No UV Light - No Humidity
Paper/Ink Tested to Last 100 Years?
Do Spacers Keep Art from Touching Glass?
Are Framing Papers/Tapes Acid Free?
Is Glass/Acrylic UV Protected?
YES
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Modern Gongbi Style
"Gouldian Finch No. 2"
What is Gongbi?
Pronounced Kung-pi
Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E.)
Draftsman Like Drawing on Rice Paper
Slow Meticulous Layers of Ink/Color
Traditionally Birds & Flowers
Realism
My Modern Gongbi Style
Gongbi with Modern Twist
Draftsman Like Drawing on Watercolor Paper
Slow Meticulous Layers of Ink/Watercolor
Wildlife Portraiture
Realism
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Not All Art Reproductions Created Equal
"Painted Bunting"
Limited Edition Reproduction
Did Artist Control High Resolution Photography/Printing Process?
Is Reproduction Durable to Standards of Permanent Art?
Does Certificate of Authenticity Include Details?
Archival Acid Free paper & Ink Quality?
Did Artist Paint on Reproduction?
Did Artist Sign/Date/Number?
Signed in Pencil?
YES
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Friday, September 15, 2023
PALM BEACH ZOO COCONUT LORIKEETS
NEW
ORIGINAL & LIMITED EDITION PRINT
"COCONUT LORIKEETS"
Chinese Watercolor and Ink
on Watercolor Paper
Unframed: 21 x 21
Framed: 26 x 26
At the Palm Beach Zoo, I found a pampered menagerie housed amongst lush walls of tropical trees, wooden planked bridges, waterfalls, and intriguing narrow winding paths. All animals and humans appeared thrilled to be there. Care takers and volunteers are friendly, attentive, and informative. Signs along the way are fun and educational. Palm Beach Zoo is truly a special place with much support from the local community and it shows.
The Lorikeet Exhibit is truly unique. As you enter, you come face to face with these delightfully social birds. The day I visited, the zoo featured Lorikeets and two Red-Crested Turacos. I was immediately smitten and vowed to paint their portrait.
The original "Coconut Lorikeets" painting and the limited edition print is now available in my Windermere Gallery in Charleston and on my website. I treat my limited edition prints with same care as originals. To ensure quality and exactitude, I personally photograph original and prepare for printing. A Charleston artist/printer creates print on fine archival paper. After printing; I examine carefully and personally enhance with strokes of Chinese watercolor, sign, date, number, document, and retire completed edition of 100.
Thank you for your time and interest in my work. I welcome you to visit my website to see more about "Coconut Lorikeets". Contact me with any questions you may have at christinahewson@hotmail.com.
Christina
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