Hauraki Sunrise – America’s Cup, The sailors pleasure

Hauraki Sunrise, America’s Cup, Auckland, New Zealand

Ask at this link for number 1 of 25 limited edition acrylic enhanced reproductions.

THE ALLEGORY

Dreams come
In any language
A story told
Subjective
Objective
Personal taste
Prejudice
No matter
Dreams talk
The eye of the beholder
Watercolor
Ink
Oil paint
Acrylic
Cardboard
Wood
An interpretation
Hauraki sunrise
Auckland
Playground
Americas
No
New Zealand’s Cup

THE STORY

This was a joyful moment where I pushed past the usual limits of technique, materials, and even the question, “What is art?” It was inspired by a Hauraki sunrise in Auckland. Hauraki Sunrise Auckland New Zealand

My only instruction to myself was, “Just do it.” I turned up some classical music, moved freely around the canvas, and splashed on household acrylic paint. I added water and ink, dribbled more acrylic into the lettering, and let creativity lead the way. When I finished, I stood back and wondered, “What am I going to do with this?”

A few years later, I had a breakthrough idea. I added elements of Māoridom, touches of modern Kiwiana, a few water birds, and a yacht painted in oils — and the piece finally came together.

More Insights

I know this is an artistic expression, and someone out there will truly enjoy having it on their wall. It’s not my place to judge its value.

The joy I felt in stepping beyond my usual photorealistic style is something I hope carries over to the person who owns it. Most likely, they’ll connect with familiar and meaningful elements — Rangitoto Island, the America’s Cup, the Hauraki Gulf, and the warm colours of a sunrise.

Creative choices

I gave myself another simple instruction: “Don’t let it go to waste, waste not, want not. – Turn it into framed fine art and let the public decide what they think.”

STATUS and MATERIALS

ORIGINAL SOLD  *
Painted with artist oils, acrylics, watercolour pencil, and airbrush, on gesso-primed New Zealand cardboard. Gloss dammar and Iso Guard varnish protection.
* Original and Limited Edition reproductions are supplied with Provenance, coded Authentication of Sale Certificate, and maintenance/care information.

25 LIMITED EDITION “ACRYLIC ENHANCED” CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS
Please ask about the price and sizes.

75 LIMITED EDITIONS CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS * 
Unframed sizes | 960 x short side – $960  |  650 x short side – $650
Printed on long-life archival canvas. 8 colour giclee printed on fine art archival paper or archival linen canvas and acrylic enhanced. Protected with 2 coats of UV archival spray.
* Stretch-mounted reproductions will incur added charges for mounting and freight.

OPEN EDITION POSTER ART PRINTS * 
Unframed sizes | 594 x short side – $120  |  420 x short side – $92
* Posters printed on fine art papers and treated with two coats of UV archival protection spray.

PROCESS

Painted on gesso-primed cardboard and watercolour papers. Media used – oil paint, watercolour, acrylic, and inks. Mounted proudly on hardboard and protected with brushed dammar varnish.

FASHION and PRODUCTS

Images from “Hauraki Sunrise” will be exhibited on multiple product lines at Fine Art America

SHIPPING

• Includes insurance and package/handling fees.
• The Original and Limited Edition reproductions ship with the Provenance-coded Authentication of Sale Certificate and maintenance information.
• Poster art prints ship in insured tubes.

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