The Language of Flowers
If you have ever received a single red rose you will have understood it to be an expression of the sender's
love for you.
Did you realise that in the early 19th century it was all the rage to communicate all manner of thoughts and feelings
through flowers? Bouquets were carefully composed to convey specific meanings, and dictionaries complied for their translation. Daisies,
for example, meant 'innocence', while ivy implied 'fidelity'.
Have you wondered what secret messages are contained
within your bridal bouquet?
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About Watercolour
Watercolour is the medium traditionally used by botanical artists. This was originally due to its ease
of use in far flung corners of the world when botanists were intrepid explorers in search of new and exciting species. They soon
discovered it to be an excellent medium for accurately describing colour, for painting extremely fine details and for conveying the
delicacy and essence of plant life.
Siān uses only 'Artist Quality' paints and papers, which have been produced by
some of the finest manufacturers in the world, for whom light fastness and longevity are of paramount importance.
As with
oil paintings, watercolours should not be hung in direct sunlight. If the painting is to be hung in a brightly lit room you might
like to consider using uv glass when framing it.
Framing
Siān believes that a frame should not only compliment the painting
it surrounds but should also reflect the style of the home in which it hangs, and is therefore best chosen by the owner. As a
rule her paintings are presented mounted to a professional standard but without a frame.
If you would prefer to have the
painting supplied ready to hang Siān will supply the frame too, after discussion regarding taste and budget.
Please note that if you
are choosing to have your picture shipped to you it is more difficult and expensive to ship a framed painting than a mounted one.
Photographs
for Reference
If you are providing the photographic reference for Siān to work from you might like some advice on the quality
of the photographs required to provide all the information that she will need. On occasions Siān has had to refuse commissions as
the photograph provided as reference has not been of an acceptable quality. To avoid disappointment she has prepared a document 'Reference
Photographs for Painting'. To request a copy please e-mail her at: