Regent Street
Regent Street
canvas code: LU004
style: expressive realism
medium: watercolour, cold pressed 300g/m2 cotton by Archers
dimensions: H36cm W26cm, 7mm white border
signed: “2024—Regent Street—Schafernaker” at bottom in white acrylic
certificate: included, hand-signed
frame: optional at checkout
created: 2024
FRAMING: This option can be selected at checkout, however it's worth considering that it may be more cost-effective using your local framing service.
The artist has selected a neutral mount and frame which beautifully complements the painting.
Two screen options are available and can be viewed in the item gallery:
Regular acrylic with framing: £160 + £10 shipping.
‘Moth-Eye Museum' acrylic with framing: £220 + £10 shipping.
Delivers exceptional clarity and UV protection. It is as clear as glass and ten times stronger.
IMPORTANT: Due to the delicate nature of the watercolour surface, we highly recommend framing your valuable art to ensure optimal preservation. Watercolour paper also has a natural tendency to curl, but once mounted and framed, the piece will appear flat. We suggest entrusting any handling outside of the protective sleeve to a professional framer.
DELIVERY: This watercolor has been selected for a limited edition of prints; consequently, there will be an extended waiting time for delivery. Approximately 3 weeks without a frame and 4-5 weeks with the framing option.
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This watercolour captures a classic London street scene with a sudden shower. The painting conveys movement and the transient nature of light and weather. The focal point of the composition is the iconic London Underground sign and people with umbrellas going about their day regardless of the rain; a typical scene in Britain!
The painting was inspired by a spontaneous photograph taken with an iPhone in late December 2019, just before Christmas. I was fascinated with the contrast between the moody cityscape, dark silhouettes, shadows and the dazzling sunlight. Certain aspects of the original scene have been artistically modified in the painting to enhance the overall impact of the composition (e.g. the London Underground sign is larger and darker than in the original photo which creates more contrast between the white paper and dark paint.
Regent Street, 2024
(Photo taken in 2019, watercolour created in 2024)