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London buildings at night 'Ye Olde Tap' - Limited Edition 2 of 150 Drawing
United Kingdom
Drawing, Black & White on Paper
Size: 10.2 W x 5.9 H x 0 D in
Ships in a Tube
About The Artwork
This limited edition giclee print is from the original graphite illustration for a rhyming story I wrote myself about a boy called Eric, whose story is stolen in the night. The thin Tudor-style building is based upon Ye Olde Cock Tavern in Holborn, London. Can you see a little boy peeping from behind the postbox? You won’t find a row of building like this in London – I made it up using reference from a book on old London buildings, and my own photos. The Olde Cock Tavern, the Tudor building here which I’ve named Ye Olde Tap, is the building you’re likely to recognise! Situated in Holborn opposite Temple Church, its character grabs my attention whenever I go past. It looks like it's being squashed between the buildings.I love the contrast between old and new side by side. I love the contrast you can achieve with graphite pencil. This piece was created using 2B, 3B and 4B pencils. I used 2B to draw it with so the edges are clear to see, and 3B and 4B for shading, in order to achieve the stronger contrasts. Please note: this is an art reproduction of the original graphite pencil drawing on cartridge paper. Depending on your monitor settings colors may appear slightly different on screen than on the actual print. Photos may not represent scale accurately. Mounts and frames are not included. These fine art Giclee prints are made using archival pigment inks for long life. This type of printing provides one of the highest degrees of accuracy and richness of colour available throughout all reproduction techniques. Printed using a Fine Art Trade Guild Accredited Printer. Medium: Matt Textured - Arches Aquarelle Rag, 310gsm Available sizes 39.5cm wide x 22.4cm high (15.5 x 8.8 inches) - limited edition of 100 26cm wide x 15cm high (10.2 x 5.9 inches) - limited edition of 150 Includes 2.5cm border around print. Certificate of Authenticity included. When you receive your fine art print in the post, it will be rolled. To show the print off to its full potential, I recommend having the print mounted on a white or pale complementary coloured mount board and a tasteful frame. Mounting artwork gives it ‘breathing space’ so the frame doesn’t sit too close to the print. Your local frame shop will be able to help you choose and advise you on coloured mounts and frames.
Details & Dimensions
Drawing:Black & White on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:10.2 W x 5.9 H x 0 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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A passion for drawing My name is Helen and I'm the creator of this artwork. I'm exposing my life-long passion for drawing to the outside world by selling limited edition prints of my artwork on Saatchi Art.I now draw, paint, and sometimes write and illustrate my own stories. I was born in Harlow in the UK and raised in Hertfordshire until 11, when I moved to Exeter then Barnstaple in Devon. I now live in the beautiful county of Hampshire with my husband and cat, Gizmo. I'm a full-time copywriter at a healthcare insurance company which fortunately allows for a degree of creativity. I come from artistic parents and my father Roger Withington is the former banknote designer at the Bank of England. You may be familiar with 'Series 'E' which includes banknotes which feature Charles Dickens, George Stevenson, Michael Faraday, Sir John Houblon, and Edward Elgar. You can see his work on display at the Bank of England Museum just off Threadneedle Street in London. My work is often inspired by travel, people, books, and photos I take which I use as reference for my art and often upload them onto Shutterstock. I enjoy focussing on themes like London, animals, people and night-time - which I think is the most interesting setting for my paintings. Shadows come to life and moonlight creates a peaceful feeling. Other major themes: Night, the moon, toucans, old London buildings, houses, people, nature, summer, travel, fictional stories, historical buildings – e.g. Victorian and Tudor, mysterious buildings, colourful, bold contrasts, pencil tone, animals, detail, convincing drawing, realism, out of the ordinary. Process: My process begins with an idea. It could be the shape of something, the colour or the contrast that inspires me to want to draw it. I might do a super quick sketch of it first to get the layout and colours right. Usually, I can’t wait to get stuck into the final piece while the inspiration’s fresh! I gather any reference which I need so I can get the details right. I like accuracy – it makes the artwork more convincing. I stick my reference to my drawing board so I can see it easily. I usually draw outlines in pencil, rubbing out any unnecessary marks with a putty rubber. Sometimes I draw out a grid if I want to scale up or down and position things accurately. Some things, like faces, are easier to draw freehand though I find, so I can feel my way to getting the likeness right.
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