Artistically, I am going through a phase where I am really captured by the simplicity yet complexity of raw texture! This phase was inspired by Franz Kline, the American Abstract Expressionist. From that inspiration, I decided to start a series of minimalist paintings with more texture than you can imagine! Without further ado, I present the third addition to the series 'Let The Texture Speak.'
All of my abstracts come off a deep base and always include textured layers from the base to the top. This painting, like all of my pieces, is a mixture of acrylics, inks and milked sugars with intermittent use of oil based layers.
These gorgeous pieces are created on a 40mm frame wrapped in linen, with a triple gloss coat and gallery finished edges. I take my depth of canvas to a different level believing a canvas has 5 sides and should be painted and finished as such. Did I mention I love commissions? So, if you would like a similar piece to this one, different sizes, colours formats etc, just hit me up! I’d love to hear what you have in mind.
I have been a full-time artist for 10 years now and feel blessed that I can do this wonderful thing for a job. In that time, I have now sold over 5000 pieces globally, with pieces in collections in some 30 countries...and of course most of them have been at the larger end of the scale.
My spunky wife Wendy is CFO and runs a lot of the “day to days” including logistics, leaving me to answer enquiries and do that other important part.....painting!
Finishing:
Most of my paintings arrive ready to hang. I do recommend that the really really big ones, some of the heavier pieces and some of the specialist pieces, such as pallets be installed by a professional hanger. This is cheaper than you may think and would be in the $150 to $250 range. I have partners in most areas that I can recommend if you need help. If you would like more information, just ask away. Wendy & I want to make it as easy as possible for you.
Payment Options:
- PayPal or EFT.
- Lay Buy: 20% down, 3 to 6 months to pay. Just let us know how we can help!
- Commissions: 20% deposit upfront, balance prior to delivery
- Art Money: My partner of choice for “enjoy now, pay later”. 10 Months Interest free payments and speedy online approvals. Contact us for more info. (minimum $1500 purchase).
Freight and delivery:
Global shipping is included in the listed prices however, if you happened to be in an extremely remote area, we may put our hand up and ask for a little bit of monetary assistance. We package the paintings securely in twin walled, reinforced, CUSTOM MADE “Franko” cartons, with additional protective inserts & of course the painting is wrapped in bubble wrap for rub protection. Wendy & I are the consummate professionals in all that we do. Our trusted freight partners are TNT, Fastway and DHL. Often with larger pieces and local deliveries, we arrange direct delivery with our own driver.
Insurance:
All paintings are sent fully insured.
Returns:
If, within 7 days of receiving your new baby, you discover that you actually don’t get along, just let us know and we will make arrangements to swap or return for credit or refund. It’s incredibly rare this happens but we understand.
Finally, all works come with a Certificate of Authenticity and free hugs and kisses!
Happy Trails!
Franko
