ABOUT THE ARTWORK
2022
Chalk Pastel
48 x 67 cm
'Picnic at River's Bend' is the third artwork in a series of soft chalk pastel drawings featuring the magnificent views at 'The Cliffs" in Werribee South, Victoria. The day I visited the area, it was a perfect day. The sun was shining, the air warm and all was calm and still. I couldn't help but think of parties of families and friends picnicking under the shade of the tall trees while enjoying the glorious view beyond.
This image will be printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper to best suit the original medium.
Picnic at River's Bend
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.
My artworks are scanned and printed by ACME et al in Steels Creek in the scenic Yarra Valley, Victoria. ACME et al have over 20 years of industry experience and use the giclée printing process with archival quality papers - creating faithful and long-lasting reproductions. The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is among their distinguished clientele.
The giclée printing process creates very high-quality prints that last for decades with minimal fading. It uses archival level pigment inks and papers which help to create faithful reproductions of original artworks. A wide variety of papers and materials (such as canvas) can be used in this process.
Hahnemühle German Etching is a traditional mould-made copperplate printing paper, complete with an inkjet coating designed especially for FineArt applications. The white art paper made from 100% alpha cellulose is characterised by its extraordinary velvety tactile feel and its fine, clearly defined felt structure. The unique surface texture adds a very special touch to images, showcasing them in all their splendour with impressive three-dimensional effect and depth. The premium matt inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with excellent reproduction of colour and detail, deep black and optimum contrasts. German Etching is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance. This heavyweight FineArt inkjet paper is one of the most popular papers for FineArt prints and art reproductions thanks to its characteristic tactile feel and surface texture. German Etching ® is a registered trademark in the US.
Key Benefits:
- 310 gsm, 100% α-cellulose
- White
- Clearly defined felt structure
- Matt premium inkjet coating for outstanding print results
- Acid- and lignin-free
- ISO 9706 conform / museum quality for highest age resistance
- Compatible with pigment and dye inkjet systems
- ICC-profiles available
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. Original artworks that are smaller in size can only be enlarged so much before losing definition.
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 $15.00 AUD will be required for international customers.
Prints will be sent directly to the customer by ACME et al within 2-3 weeks upon receiving an order within Australia and a little longer for overseas.
If you need to contact me regarding your order, please use the contact form or email me at info@robertkingdomart.com . *If you do not receive a reply within one to two business days, please check your junk mail folder in case the response has been misdirected.
If there is a significant issue with the quality of the print(s) upon arrival you may request a replacement or refund. A clear photo of the item(s) in question will be required (attached to an email) before any action is taken. Please note that colours and tones will display differently depending on the settings of the individual viewing devices (laptops, mobiles, etc.) and that a slight difference in these variables may not warrant a replacement or refund. Replacements or refunds will not be given for a change of mind about any items purchased.