Abstract style originating in the US in the 1940’s emphasizing spontaneity and energy.

Term “acid-free” is used to describe framing or matting materials that are chemically neutral.

A plastic used as a medium for pigments in painting or as a casting material in sculpture. A synthetic based paint, acrylic is fast drying and glossy when dried.

French word meaning “applied” and pronounced “ap-li-kay”. A cut-out attached to a background.

French word meaning “applied” and pronounced “ap-li-kay”. A cut-out attached to a background.

(pronounced “ak-we-rell”) A transparent watercolour.

A print outside of the numbered series, usually one tenth the edition. Hand signed or approved by the artist for quality control and colour correctness. Most often sought after by collectors and may o [..]

A fabric dying process that uses wax as a resist. Working from light to dark, more and more areas of colour are preserved in was until the final dark dye is applied. When the image is done, wax is rem [..]

A strong coarse cloth on which artist paint. Usually this cloth is stretched tightly over wood stretcher bards. Canvasses are stretched this way to “breathe” and adapt to climatic conditions.

A canvas transfer is created when a print is transferred by a chemical solution onto a canvas. The canvas is given a laminate finish.