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The Tree of Life is a well-known motif in various mythologies and cultures and could refer to a life-giving tree and a symbol of eternal life. Two peacocks are at the bottom of the tree. In history and traditions, the peacock is considered an emblem of nobility, watchfulness, renewal, guardian. It is believed that a peacock (often a pair of peacocks) stands guard at the entrance to the Gates of Paradise. This painting is inspired and based on the elements common for Kalamkari, a type of hand-painted textile produced in some parts of India and Iran. It's painted in egg tempera** (my preferred medium) on wood. A unique hand-painted frame is part of the painting (and the board). Wired and ready to hang. **Egg tempera paint is made of pure pigments (dry coloring powders) mixed in egg emulsion (egg yolk and water mixed in the 1:1 ratio, with a few drops of vinegar to preserve the mixture). Egg emulsion dries quickly and adheres firmly. Egg tempera paintings are long-lasting; pictures painted in the 12th to 14th centuries survive to this day. Egg tempera is painted on wooden panels prepared with a gesso base that promotes adhesion and creates a smooth luminous surface. Mostly, egg tempera is applied in small brush strokes on top of another thoroughly dried coat of paint. Thus, the two layers of paint are mixed optically but not physically. This creates a unique transparency that is not possible by mixing paints directly. This glazing produces clear, pure colours - egg tempera's greatest advantage over oil painting.
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
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Ships From:Printing facility in California.
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ICON PAINTER, EGG TEMPERA ARTIST, EDUCATOR Since adolescence, Alina Smolyansky has been a capable artist, initially dedicated to watercolour painting. However, in recent years, after following not only her parents, but also her grandfather into a career in engineering, she started looking for more meaning, both in her life and her art. In 2008, this search brought her to an icon painting class. Inspired by this new art form, Alina now paints traditional Eastern Orthodox icons as well as other paintings, using traditional egg tempera, an over a-thousand-year-old technique. Egg tempera attracted Alina by its simplicity, purity of colours, and above all its history and traditions. Alina’s inspiration stems from Eastern Orthodox icons, mediaeval manuscripts, and the serenity of nature. Alina is also one of the few teachers of egg-tempera painting and traditional Eastern Orthodox icon painting in North America. Alina holds a BA in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University, as well as a diploma in Architecture. Her works are in private and public collections in Canada, United States, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Thailand and Israel. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is available for commissions, presentations, workshops, classes. For find out more about the artist and icon and egg-tempera painting, please visit Alina's website: www.lettherebelightart.com She is also available for commissions.
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