Virgo (2014) Original Acrylic Painting by Nicholas Robertson

Stylised image of a young woman in tennis whites.

I work in acrylic because it allows me to experiment, making changes quickly is paramount when wishing to explore my options. I apply the acrylic in successive washes to achieve a soft structure and then overpaint most areas with a more opaque use of the pigments. I use artists hogs hair brushes to apply and manipulate the paint with large 4" brushes to spread the washes. The work is painted on a Superior Rolled Canvas board as I like the rigidity and fine surface, plus the longevity and resistance to damage has a proven record.

Finally, the painting has a coat of acrylic varnish, this not only protects the painting but has a unifying effect. The work only needs framing to to make it ready to hang.

Materials used:

Acrylic on superior rolled edged canvas board

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 25.4 x 30.4 x 0.5cm (unframed) / 25.4 x 30.4cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: People and portraits