ABOUT THE ARTWORK
 
2022
Watercolour
A3
 
Botanical art is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful and highly skilled categories of art. I have always admired botanical artists and their craft. However, until recently, I viewed botanical art as unattainable for myself - thinking this particular kind of artist was in a class too lofty to reach. But, my view on this changed when a brother and sister that I teach online asked if we could try painting an iris flower. I knew that mine would turn out okay and yet I wasn’t overly confident in how much like the real thing it would look in the end. My eyes were my teacher as I carefully examined the colours, tones and textures, the lines, shadows and contrast. As the work drew near to completion, I realised that I had done something that I had always viewed as out of my reach.
 
‘Blue Dutch Iris’ is somewhat of a milestone artwork for me - signifying a growth in confidence and the realisation that there are probably many things that I have thought unattainable in my life that could be achieved if I took a leap of faith and gave things a go. Visually speaking, I love this artwork for its flowing lines and beautiful form. It cannot help but point to the Great Designer - the God of beauty.
 
This image will print best on Hahnemühle German Etching paper.
 
ABOUT THE PRINTS
 
Most of my original artworks are available in archival quality print form and are printed using the giclée process by ACME et al in Steels Creek, Victoria. Each stage of the printing process is carefully overseen by James, the printer (with nearly three decades of industry experience), to ensure the highest quality product. These prints are made to last for decades with minimal fading and are printed on high-end, sturdy papers.
 
Because the prints are made on demand and printed individually rather being mass-produced, please allow between two to three weeks for processing and delivery of your order (or a little longer for customers outside of Australia).
 
Please note that framing is not included with print purchases. Each print will, however, include a margin/blank border around the image to allow for framing so that as much of the artwork as possible can be seen when framed.
 
POSTAGE
 
Prints will be mailed directly from ACME et al (in most cases) to the customer. The cost of postage is included within the overall price of the print for customers within Australia. An additional fee of $20.00 AUD will be required for international customers.
 
CUSTOM MADE
 
If you would prefer a different print size to those listed, custom sizing can be arranged through email. This also applies if you would prefer an image to be printed on canvas (unstretched). Contact me at info@robertkingdomart.com to discuss options. 
 
It is helpful to note that the original sizes/dimensions of my artworks vary and this can impact how well the images translate across to different ratios of print/framing sizes. Some outer parts of an image may be lost/cropped because of this. Original artworks that are smaller in size can only be enlarged so much before losing definition.