Bead Tree - Giclee
You know it’s Mardi Gras Season when Bead Trees are in Full Bloom! Louisiana may not have much when it comes to fall foliage, but in carnival season the trees along the parade routes sparkle and shine in all things purple, green & gold. Thousands of beads are tossed into the air by passing krewes and carnival goers. The beads catch on limbs and drape on branches resulting in an iconic festive sight creating a living, breathing canvas that encapsulates the diversity, culture and passion of our communities.
The Tree of Life, a name lovingly given by locals, officially the Étienne de Boray Oak, is located in Audubon Park near the Zoo’s giraffe enclosure. It’s one of the most majestic and oldest in the park, estimated between 200-500 years. Its sprawling branches rise to the sky with many draping down caressing the ground beneath it alongside its roots which appear to bubble from the earth.
Louisiana is draped in tradition so it seems fitting that our Tree Of Life & Mardi Gras geaux hand in hand.
STRETCHED CANVAS GICLEE SIZES:
8x8x.75 $100 or Framed $130 | 8x8x1.5 $120
12x12x.75 $135 or Framed $165 | 12x12x1.5 $165
16x16x.75 $190 or Framed $230 | 16x16x1.5 $230
18x18x.75 $220 or Framed $270 | 18x18x1.5 $270
24x24x.75 $280 or Framed $330 | 24x24x1.5 $340
36x35x.75 $480 or Framed $550 | 36x36x1.5 $550
ABOUT the FINE ART GICLEE: Produced from my original artwork and are printed on high-quality archival canvas using archival inks, stretched over a .75” or 1.5” wood frame with the print image wrapping around edge of canvas and are ready to hang using the mounted picture wire. (The 1.5” depth canvas works best for hanging without framing.) The giclee is signed on the front in silver, titled/labeled/signed on the back and comes with a signed letter of authenticity should it ever need appraisal.
CUSTOM FRAMING: Handmade floating frames created using reclaimed wood. Frames add an additional 3 inches to the overall width and height of giclee.
PROCESSING TIME & SHIPPING: Giclees are made to order and are ready to ship in 1-2 weeks within the U.S.
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I paint in an impasto style using oil paint with palette/painting knives. Painting with palette knives allow a freedom I never enjoyed with brushes. I'm drawn to New Orleans cityscapes and Louisiana landscapes. I'm inspired by the vibrant vivid colors and heavy textures achieved with this three dimensional painting style. I enjoy capturing a view that I would enjoy spending a couple of hours in front of, taking in all the flavor of my surrounding.