PORTFOLIO paintings June 2009

In my new body of work the subjects are land and light. The focus is on the mountains, trees, rocks, watter and ground. I am formulating a kind of sublime landscape with each piece. My paintings are designed to suit the interior, bring rich visual and intelectual accents. Currently these works can be purchased on eBay at a great price from $250 USD. Paintings come with finished sides, hanging wire installed, shipping included and gallery wrapped (sides 1.5" deep). Please contact me at maximgruninart@yahoo.ca for further information.

Light Of Gold, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X40" gallery wrap

Calm After The Storm, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X40" gallery wrap

Stop And Stare, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X30" gallery wrap

Beautiful Day, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 24"X36" gallery wrap

Sunlight All Around, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X30" gallery wrap

Native Land, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X40" gallery wrap

Sun Is Out Again, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X36" gallery wrap

Country, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X30" gallery wrap

On The Edge Of A Forest, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30"X40" gallery wrap

What's better gallery wrap or?

Gallery wrap stretcher is 1.5" (inches) deep or slightly greater. Canvas is wrapped, stretched and stapled on the back of the stretcher with heavy duty staples.There are several common ways to finish the sides of a painting. Sides can be painted as a continuation of a painting. They can be finished with one colour all around, for example black or the sides can be left white. Gallery wrapped canvas hold an interior hanging without a frame. It has a powerful presence due to it's depth. Gallery wrap is a great choice for almost any contemporary interior. There are also many choices for framing a gallery wrap.

Regular stretcher is under 1" (inch) in depth. Canvas is stretched in exactly the same way as the gallery wrap with staples on the back. The sides of a painting created on a regular stretcher can be painted or left with primer exposed. This stretcher is commonly presented with a frame, although there are many examples of installing regular canvas unframed. It is often better for the owner of a particular piece to choose a frame that works with their interior. Regular stretcher is a good choice when a frame is required.

A note for commercial artists who are aiming at selling to a wide audience. Gallery wrap is more expencive than a regular canvas, but it is a better choice for making a painting marketable. You won't have to invest in a frame and gain a satisfied customer at the same time. A cheap frame or "do it yourself" may not match market standard. However, regular canvas should not be dismissed altogether.