ACRYLIC ON WOOD

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The random grain of wood adds a sensory dimension that delights and intrigues. We use wood to enhance the effect when a sense of craft is required in an illustration. Whether it is historial, naive or primitive the recognisable texture of wood lends an authenticity that can't be faked. We've worked on plywood surfaces successsfully. Each board is unique. Broken edges and knots contribute to the handcrafted impression. We like to prepare the board with a light grey base and rub a burnt umber into the seams and cracks to bring out the grain.