Original artwork description:

'Neville' painted on smooth black leather with a black frame. Framed external size measures approx 23" x 19" (58cm x 48cm)

This is a portrait of an adorable baby Lowland Gorilla, pausing for a quick bite to eat, cautiously watching out for his siblings and the chance of losing his lunch to them!

The reason for using leather as a medium to paint on is often asked. In this case as with all of my leather art, the leather hide chose is not by accident. The texture and colour must add to the composition, in this case the size of texture perfectly added to the semi-3D effect. Some artists prepare the ground to give texture. I use the natural and random texture of leather in the same way.

The painting process I have developed over the past 10+ years has enabled me to exploit a feature that many mediums avoid. My leather art is not behind glass. The process and materials I use means that the leather art is waterproof and should be seen and appreciated - including touching as you can sculpture. I paint art on leather jackets as well so the process is well proven.

So if you are looking for art that is innovative this could be what you are looking for..

Taking care of a painting on leather is easy - if it becomes dusty simply wipe down with a dry clean cloth. The painted surface is waterproof but not use any cleaning products. As with any original artwork do not hang in direct sunlight or above an open fire.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I do ship to most countries, given the current complexities over some major carriers limiting destinations, differing import tax rates let alone COVID & Brexit etc I have limited the international shipping of my listings. If you are seriously interested in a piece and you are outside the UK please message me here through Artfinder and I can work out a bespoke shipping quote for you. I will endeavour to find out and include import duty (if applicable) as well so you will have full visibility of costs with the added benefit of art not being subject to a 'customs delay'.

For info:

-Shipping to the USA is by DHL courier for larger pieces and is approx. 7 working days door-to-door and is Duty free as original art is Zero Rated.

-Shipping to the EU: As duty rates vary nation by nation as well as shipping costs please contact me for a quote.

Materials used:

acrylic on leather

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