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Thankful Optimist

Thankful Optimist

W 127.00cm x H 127.00cm x D 3.50cm

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  • About this Thankful Optimist

    Detail

    Medium

    Others

    Edition

    Original Artwork

    Year

    2023

    Sign

    Artists' signature on the front of the canvas

    Frame

    Unframed

    Description



    'Thankful Optimist' 127cm sq, mixed media on canvas.

    Artwork is created with
    1. Graffiti Acrylic Pens
    2. Photographic Printing
    3. Polymer Stain and Glaze
    4. Ultra Violet Protective Varnish

    One of a kind artwork, no duplicates or prints, though there are others in this series but they are all completely different from one another. Created with acrylic graffiti paint pens, background is a matte photographic print on canvas of the collage newsprint, made up of positive words and quotes then stained with polymer glazes and finished with 3 coats of UV protective satin varnish, it will not fade in direct sunlight.

    Contact for framing options.

    Optimist Story: At the beginning of 2019 I was going through a really sad time, I was beginning to lose hope in the world and hence becoming easily annoyed and angry.

    I decided I didn’t want to be this way, so I did what I always do and that was to start drawing what I wanted life to look like. The reoccurring theme seemed to be love and optimism. I kept drawing hearts, I think I must of drawn hundreds, all over magazines and newspapers they kept developing and growing and I began to really start loving them and the process. I loved the effect of the background newsprint, but sometimes the words were wrong.

    So I research words of positivity and hope. I went through all the google searches and just kept adding to the list. I stopped watching and reading the news, I decided to create my own newspaper with these words. I wanted my heart to go onto words of love and hope. So I printed collages of these great words and started painting my multi-coloured hearts on top.

    I noticed that people started smiling at me in the street and I wondered why, then I realised it was because I was walking round smiling, my mode had changed. More people started contacting me and wanting paintings. I posted the hearts on my Instagram and I got so many orders for these hearts. I call them ‘The Optimist’ because that is was what I had become.

  • About this artist

    Concept

    George is a multi-media artist based in Sydney Australia, with paintings and mixed-media works represented in private and public collections globally.

    Trained in formal figurative practices and techniques, honed over three decades in international textile and fashion design, George now paints seven days a week, loves turning mistakes into ideas, and is equally adept observing formal rules and breaking them for a reason.

    His work is energetic, calming and whimsical, and reflects the semi-tropical colours of his native New Zealand, a Fijian childhood and the dazzling colours of Australian nature and urban life. He incorporates layers in mixed media, acrylics, collage and glazes, applied with brushes, sponges and rough-textured towels and sometimes dyeing natural canvas first to create background and depth.

    George’s art is fluid and uplifting, with signature collections including The Funk, Freehand, Optimist Heart, Silent Paradise, News, and the Gradual series.

  • FAQ

    Does this art work need a frame?

    In many cases, art works with a canvas stretched over a wooden frame can be displayed as is. Thin art works other than canvases are easier to frame. For any questions or concerns please chat us.

    Are there other sizes for a similar type of artwork?

    A Depending on the artist, request consultations are available. For any questions or concerns please chat us.

    What kind of hardware should I use for hanging the artwork?

    • If you are concerned about repayment costs, such as when renting a house, wall pins and hooks that do not leave noticeable hole marks are available at major DIY Store and art supply stores.
    • If you want to hang a canvas with a hook, a hook type with a long hooking surface, such as a V-shaped type is recommended.
    • If there is a string on the back of the canvas or the back of the frame, you can hang it with a pin type that has a short hooking surface.
    • For any questions or concerns please chat us.

    What happens after purchase?

    • You will receive an email after we confirm the shipping date with the artist.
    • TRiCERA will arrange delivery and provide tracking information.
    • Our experts will assist you with installation, framing, and other aspects of the installation before arrival.
    • We offer a return policy within 14 days of receipt. (Except for the optional frame orders)

    About Shipping Fee and Return

    Shipping fees will be automatically calculated based on your shipping destination country and the origin country from which the artwork is shipped. You will find the exact shipping cost in step 2 of the checkout page. We, TRiCERA, Inc., will cover any import duties, taxes, or brokerage fees. Returns are free of charge within 14 days of receipt if there is a problem with the artwork.

    What types of payment are available?

    You can use major credit cards (excluding JCB), PayPal, amazon pay, ApplePay, GooglePay. We also accept bank transfers if you are in Japan.

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