Red Fox Decal Installation

I installed an extra large Red Fox Decal today!

He now lives in the kids' playroom of a charming Victorian home here in my fair city of Philadelphia. I recently had a clearance sale on all my old stock and switched decal printers. I am truly happy with the new product. Many of my designs have irregular edges and super tiny details so, although I really liked the matte paper-like finish of my initial product, I needed a more practical material that wouldn't tear during application and would generally be more durable. I also wanted something that would work for both decals and this new line of removable wallpaper, which needs to be water-resistant and durable enough to wipe clean.

These decals are really easy to apply. All you need is a couple pieces of masking tape and a squeegee to prevent catching air bubbles (if you buy an oversize decal from me I include one). It is so simple that I probably don't even need to tell you how, but here's a visual just in case...

It might seem like a lull around here lately, but there is a lot happening behind the scenes! Upcoming projects include a freaking unbearably adorable line of children's clothing, a comprehensive new web store with lots of sticky things beyond decals, and a greater selection of giclee reproductions of my large scale oil paintings. Life is busy and beautiful as well. I wish you a happy summer and thank you for visiting!

Can you spot the original?!

I stretched my first canvas giclee reproduction this week and I am SO happy with it...

Can you tell which one is the original and which is the print?

 

No? The bottom is the original!

 

   We decided to print the reproduction a bit more saturated, since I assumed these purchases would be made online and everything appears so illuminated and high-contrast when viewed on screens.

  The original was painted on raw canvas but the reproduction had to be printed on a prepared gesso, and I was very impressed that the subtle quality of that bleeding paint was not lost in the reproduction.

  Despite these minor differences, I was amazed by the quality and the sheer scale of these printers. It was a very fun experience. Also very funny to walk the streets of Philadelphia with a painting larger than me (and of course I always have these appointments on the windiest days). I guess I looked like a painting with feet.

  I will be working through my archive and creating listings on the new shop page as more pieces become available for reproduction. 

Thanks for Reading!

  

 

Revisiting The Archive!

Happy Spring!

  It is really hard for me to sit in front of the computer right now with such lovely weather out my window. It has triggered spring cleaning of sorts as I dig into my archive and try to organize my hard drive of images for reproduction. It is quite the task, and I keep getting distracted by all of the interesting things I am coming across. I used to be so good about documenting. There are lots of sets like this.
  Check out this continuum of "Pear Tree" images...

 

  On a related note, I just got home from tweaking proofs at a local printer for my first full-sized giclee reproduction. I have actually had products like this available on Fine Art America for a while. However, while I think they are a great source for well-priced goods and a quick turn-around, they produce massive quantities and drop ship so I'm not able to approve the quality of their orders.
 
  My new approach with this local printer has been very interesting. I am starting with Off-Shore Wind Turbine and will deliver my first full-size reproduction to a customer next week! The reproduction is printed on the same type of canvas that I paint on, and it has a nice matte finish with very convincing detail.
  I am going to begin the process of borrowing back locally owned pieces to be professionally scanned and archived. Then eventually archiving the new pieces as they come to be. Gifts and commissioned works will of course not be available for reproduction.
  I am so excited to soon offer a comprehensive shopping cart with high-quality reproductions of all my recent works.  If you are curious, you can visit it's current incarnation here. There is still lots of work to be done, but I am hoping to have the page ready for an April decal clearance. Get your walls ready for cuteness!

WANT A FREE REPRODUCTION?

If you own an original painting of mine that has not been scanned, please contact me to help with this process!

If you are willing to deliver your painting, I will coordinate all of the logistics with a fine art printer local to you. In return, along with my eternal gratitude, I will ship you a free print of the Moore-Art painting of your choice.

PLEASE

CONTACT ME

WITH INQUIRIES!

 

Painting Swap!

  Months ago, Baltimore artist Ron Smyth and I arranged a painting swap. We both were a little tied up with work and family life but AT LAST our paintings made their way North and South to their new homes and it was oh so worth the wait.
Ron often paints antique timepieces and is a talented craftsman as well, complimenting his works with really beautiful frames. The theme and style of his piece is just perfect for our Victorian home. Feast your eyes!...

 

   I made Flying Lessons for Ron. It is a continuation of my Abstract Wetscape series, but the first one that isn't purely abstract. It has led to a phase of several recent paintings combining my typical abstract landscapes with more representational scenery or figures. So much fun! And check out his amazing place...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!