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Roses would have to be the most painted flower in the art world.

This piece is among my earlier works before I began painting my own roses.  I bought this craftwood panel in an opp shop and it was looking brand new when I found it. I have always enjoyed seeing what I can come up with in special effects with painted finishes, so here was another opportunity to experiment some more – this time with added roses, decoupaged over the decorative background. This was not the traditional decoupage method which requires numerous coats of varnish resulting in a highly polished/gloss lacquered finish.

My decorative works are sealed with 3-6 coats of varnish, depending on what the item is and how it is likely to be used. Art works intended for hanging on a wall or displaying on a stand only require 2-3 coats ….. but there are always the exceptions to the rule – I don’t stop until I’m satisfied that the work is adequately sealed & protected or has the final look I’m happy with.

A great deal of thought, preparation & creative time goes onto each work that for the artist it becomes a pricless piece, especially when they are one-of-a-kind artworks.

This time the piece is not what I class as a recreated treasure but a new treasure – hence the tage line on my web site EP DESIGNS – A World of New & Recreated Treasures
Ciao for now, Elena