THE PROCESS
The Paintings
Beginning at age 12, Christine's first experiments with painting were in oils.
Because of her Father, John Flaxman's adventurous spirit,
he purchased a set of this new water based acrylic paint.
Once he and Christine tried it, they never went back to oils.
Christine found that this new paint could be thinned to use for washes of colour. Since half of the colours were transparent,
it allowed overlays of tones which could be seen through.
At the same time acrylics could be used boldly to create drama and contrast.
Christine prefers the texture of canvas to paint on, because the surface allows a good grip and flexibility when the paint is brushed onto it.
Christine therefore takes many months to complete a major original.
After completion, Christine prefers to seal it with an acrylic gloss.
Each Original is one of a kind, inspired in an instant, but taking many
months to research and execute. From the first moment that the spark of an idea comes into Christine's mind the process begins. From that point on she sets about to fulfill this vision in paint, upon canvas.
Beginning at age 12, Christine's first experiments with painting were in oils.
Because of her Father, John Flaxman's adventurous spirit,
he purchased a set of this new water based acrylic paint.
Once he and Christine tried it, they never went back to oils.
Christine found that this new paint could be thinned to use for washes of colour. Since half of the colours were transparent,
it allowed overlays of tones which could be seen through.
At the same time acrylics could be used boldly to create drama and contrast.
Christine prefers the texture of canvas to paint on, because the surface allows a good grip and flexibility when the paint is brushed onto it.
Christine therefore takes many months to complete a major original.
After completion, Christine prefers to seal it with an acrylic gloss.
Each Original is one of a kind, inspired in an instant, but taking many
months to research and execute. From the first moment that the spark of an idea comes into Christine's mind the process begins. From that point on she sets about to fulfill this vision in paint, upon canvas.
The Lithographic Prints
Christine's earlier prints are created by "off set Lithography" which means these were etched metal "plates" made from the single colours created from
film work of the original paintings.
These plates are as large as the image and a new one is placed on an ink drum on the press for each colour added. The significant difference of Christine's Lithographs are that 90% of her prints were created on ONE Heidelberg Press, adding ONE colour at a time and washing out the ink each time before beginning to add the next colour.
Most of Christine's Lithographic prints were printed in 14 to 18 colours,
with some, like the 3 "Loon" editions were produced in 26 colours.
Christine uses only 100% acid free fine art papers for her printing.
Giclee Prints
Since the year 2001 Christine has been producing Giclee Prints. These are prints created from a digital photograph and sent to press as a digital file. The resolution is more continuous and clear. All the colours are printed together in an "ink jet" format, but on highly professional printers which have been created for Fine Art. All of Christine Giclee prints are produced on 100% acid free fine art paper or canvas.
Edition Numbers & Sizes
Christine Marshall's limited edition prints are highly prized by collectors and considered to be very exclusive fine art prints because over 95% of her lithographic collections are in an edition size of under 300 pieces .
Signed and Numbered (S/N) refers to the fact that the print is
published in a limited edition. All Signed and Numbered prints are marked with both the artist's signature on the bottom right and the edition number assigned to the print on the bottom left. All Signed and Numbered limited edition prints are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Artist Proof (A/P) edition traditionally refers to the publisher setting aside
a portion of the edition as the artist’s copies of the print run, where one of every ten was pulled from the printing production for the Artist to inspect to assure that the colours were consistent throughout the run or adjust the colours if necessary. These Artist Proofs also are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Artists Remarqued Proof (ARP) refers to the tradition of an artist drawing or painting a small original image on the print. Christine typically creates an original "Mushroom" sketch for these ARP's, this being her trademark. Every one is different than the others. It is drawn on the bottom right hand corner beside her name. Because these are considered as little original works of art on the print they are the most valuable of the prints.
All Remarqued Proofs are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Signed and Numbered (S/N) refers to the fact that the print is
published in a limited edition. All Signed and Numbered prints are marked with both the artist's signature on the bottom right and the edition number assigned to the print on the bottom left. All Signed and Numbered limited edition prints are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Artist Proof (A/P) edition traditionally refers to the publisher setting aside
a portion of the edition as the artist’s copies of the print run, where one of every ten was pulled from the printing production for the Artist to inspect to assure that the colours were consistent throughout the run or adjust the colours if necessary. These Artist Proofs also are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Artists Remarqued Proof (ARP) refers to the tradition of an artist drawing or painting a small original image on the print. Christine typically creates an original "Mushroom" sketch for these ARP's, this being her trademark. Every one is different than the others. It is drawn on the bottom right hand corner beside her name. Because these are considered as little original works of art on the print they are the most valuable of the prints.
All Remarqued Proofs are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
