Acrylic enamel is a high tech material used on modern cars - it is extremely durable and protects against UV light and dust. The additional materials are ground mica, metals, and natural elements which import a beautiful shine and translucence to each piece, with no two paintings alike. This is what makes my art so luminous - the polished metal particles and ceramic crystals in the paint reflect and refract light. This gives my paintings not just a sparkle, but also deep colors that vary depending on how you look at them for brilliant effects.

CANVAS - I use hand-woven, 100% cotton canvases coated with three layers of professional-grade, acid-free gesso. The canvas is carefully sanded between primer coats for a smooth, luxurious surface with just the right tooth.

STRETCHER BARS - The primed canvas fabric is evenly stretched around solid wood stretcher bars, which are kiln-dried for warp-resistance and long-term stability.

PAINT & VARNISH - I spray many layers of a clear coat on each painting's surface to protect the paint from UV light and dust. The paint is sealed beneath these layers. I also carefully sand the painting between the layers of clear coat to create extra shine.

To date, I have not found any other artist working with acrylic enamel as a medium using my same techniques, nor has any artist been able to copy my unique style of painting. I have only discovered one other artist who uses a similar medium (aerospace paint) and style who sells originals for thousands of dollars in galleries.

Stretched canvas means that the painting comes with 1.5 inch thick wooden stretcher bars that have been attached against the back of the painting. This simply means that you are able to hang my painting on a wall once received (hanging wire is already installed on the back).

It is not possible for my paintings to be either removed from the stretcher bars to be rolled, or for me to paint on "unstretched" canvas to be rolled for later stretching. My paintings are completed sealed onto the canvas and stretcher bars.

Since my paintings have to be shipping "stretched," it makes the cost to ship much more expensive than if they shipped rolled and unstretched. I include the cost of shipping in my prices.

The only care involved is gently wiping the surface of the painting with a soft microfiber towel, as needed. Polishing the painting every six months or so with a car wax spray and microfiber towels will keep it in pristine condition for vivid and bright viewing. Remember - the paint is sealed underneath many sprayed layers of a protective clear coat.

Hang your painting in a space with a lot of indirect sunlight, and/or under artificial lights. The metals in the paint shine the brightest and show the most color depth under as much light as possible. To completely change the look of the painting, try adding colored light bulbs.

Light bulbs should be positioned so the beam hits the center of the painting when the fixture is adjusted to a 30 degree angle. Just like glass, there will always be some kind of glare due to the many sprayed layers of protective clear coat.

I recommend FEIT Electric Enhance Vivid Natural Light bulbs in 50 watt daylight from Home Depot.

Because of my metallic medium, not only is it extremely difficult to take photos of my shiny and reflective paintings without catching some kind of a glare, but the prints lose the sparkly color depth of the originals.

This means that when you buy one of my original paintings, there will never be another one like it. You own the only one of its kind.

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