Le Cafe, Palette Knife Painting in Oil Postcard

A pretty and romantic French cafe scene in a soft pastel palette. Slightly abstract and gestural, this painting draws you in with the simplicity and complexity of French culture and architecture. Makes a beautiful gift for any occasion. Includes a free wood easel! -------------------------------------------------------------- T I T L E: Le Cafe I N S P I R E D* B Y: The lovely cafes and restaurants of France. Inviting, colourful, lively and full of culture and diversity! Y E A R: 2015 S I Z E: 8 X 10 X ¾ Inches. M A T E R I A L S: Artist quality oil paints, Gallery Wrapped, Back Stapled Canvas. Sides are painted with continued colours, no frame required. Easel is included FREE! P A I N T I N G* S H I P S: Unframed, stretched and wired, ready to place on your free wood easel. A beautiful, thoughtful gift! Certificate of Authenticity Included. Painting is signed on front and signed & dated on the back. S H I P P I N G Domestic shipping is by USPS Priority, which includes tracking & insurance. International shipping is by USPS. Purchaser is responsible for customs fees in their own country *Artist retains the rights to digital and print reproduction. M Y B A C K G R O U N D: All my paintings are oil on canvas, using mainly palette & painting knives, with thick application, bold strokes, painterly detail and rich colours. The palette knife gives my art a unique combination of contrast, fluidity, depth, texture and impact. I do not typically use a brush, as I prefer the way I can mix buttery paints and smear them on my canvas with a flexible metal blade. The amazing thick texture achieved with the knife reflects the light more than a regular brush painting and gives a beautiful sense of movement, with subtle highlights. I am originally from New Zealand, where the beauty of nature is unsurpassed.The luminescent beauty of our amazing world inspires me, and I feel it in every stroke. I try to reflect this in my work and invite you to enjoy it as I do.