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Alexandria Ashby:
Join in the adventures of Alexandria Ashby as she explores the furthest reaches of the unknown and most uninhabited places of the known world. She is the epic adventurer and her travels are not for the faint at heart. Strong willed Alexandria does not fear the unknown and will travel alone if she must. Only the bravest dare to come along…. Some may stub her as,”Crazy” while others dare say, “Brave.”
Size: 16×10
Oil on Panel
Gallery: Pop Santa Fe.
www.popsantafe.com
Santa Fe, New Mexico
“The Process”
Spendlove uses a method inspired by the old masters called “Glazing” in all his oil paintings. It is considered a “Lost Art” technique and is used very rarely in the world of Art. This method has been self-taught through much research, as most of the old masters took their secrets to the grave. Using this “Glazing Technique” he paints many translucent layers of color over color to create realistic skin tones, vibrant colors and the depth you see in his paintings. The layers of oils capture the light in a way that is spectacular. The skin tones in his paintings are created using at least 30 layers of glaze and takes time between layers to thoroughly dry – most of his paintings take little over a year to create. Before painting, he searches for the most unique antique frames that suites his inspiration. Most of his frames are antiques and are sometimes modified with gold leafing and custom patinas to create a completely unified experience for connoisseur of fine arts.