Trademark Global Michelle Calkins 'PetoskeyStones V' Canvas Art

Description

Michelle found solace in creation of art since childhood. Giclee (jee-clay) is an advanced printmaking process for creating high quality fine art reproductions. She is especially impressed with artists who create art that is not permanent, like sand painters and ice sculptors. It is her gift and she tries not to waste it. This method of stretching and preparing a canvas allows for a frameless presentation of the finished painting. Having been a professional picture framer since 1990, the presentation aspect of the art world has been foremost on her mind. Michelle's media of choice are oil and acrylic paint, oil pastel and photography. Michelle's influences are Edward Hopper, Andy Goldsworthy, ants, snails and people who paint things on the head of a pin. Michelle found solace in creation of art since childhood. This method of stretching and preparing a canvas allows for a frameless presentation of the finished painting. The attainable excellence that Giclee printmaking affords makes the reproduction virtually indistinguishable from the original piece. The result is wide acceptance of Giclee by galleries, museums, and private collectors. Gallery wrap is a method of stretching an artist's canvas so that the canvas wraps around the sides and is secured a hidden, wooden frame.

Key Features

• This method of stretching and preparing a canvas allows for a frameless presentation of the finished painting.
• Having been a professional picture framer since 1990, the presentation aspect of the art world has been foremost on her mind.
• Michelle's influences are Edward Hopper, Andy Goldsworthy, ants, snails and people who paint things on the head of a pin.
• She is especially impressed with artists who create art that is not permanent, like sand painters and ice sculptors.
• Michelle's media of choice are oil and acrylic paint, oil pastel and photography.
• Michelle found solace in creation of art since childhood.