Batdog outlet

*Artwork shown in environment (with plants, desk, etc.) is not actual size.

Batdog

A fine art reproduction of an original 16x20 oil painting on canvas. This reproduction is professionally printed on fine art watercolor paper. Why did I choose this type of paper? Watercolor paper is usually thick and the medium texture of this particular paper adds a nice touch to closer reflect the qualities of the original. Each reproduction will be signed, dated (according to month and year it was printed), and titled. This is an open edition reproduction. I would recommend getting this custom framed but if you're trying to save money, you can easily buy a mat and frame from your local frame store (I usually go to Michael's and use their on-going coupons). I would HIGHLY recommend bringing the reproduction with you when shopping, that way you won't be disappointed when you get home and realize, "hey that's not the right size!"

- Paper Size: 11"x 14" Image Size: ¼” border around edges (total image a bit smaller than 11x14)
- Fine art watercolor paper
- Signed, Dated (according to print date), and Titled

What inspired the original artwork?

I worked from photo reference using the Sktchy app to find a photo. I hadn't oil painted for years and I keep thinking of how thick a lot of oil painters like to work. I used to paint so thin. It didn't frustrate me at the time but when my instructors constantly told me to add more paint, I would try but all I could do was spread it thin in the end. I kept having this vision that if I ever oil painted again I'd use a palette knife because then I could apply the oil paint as if it were a thick paste and I would imagine the colors blending together in a spontaneously interesting way. So I decided to actually try this technique and I was very happy with how parallel it was to my vision outlet. I chose to paint a dog because I've had success in the past with drawing animals, dogs in particular and I thought it would be a good subject to start with considering the new technique I was going to apply.