Available - Limited Edition of 100 | 16” x 20” Prints
Some paintings begin with a carefully planned idea - this one began with a six-year-old art critic. My son wandered into the studio, looked at what I was painting, and announced that my artwork was too dull. Looking back, he had a point.
So, we picked out a fresh canvas, looked out the window toward the birch trees in a Vermont field, and he made one thing perfectly clear:
The leaves needed to be red.
Not a little red.
Very red.
We laughed through most of the painting—at his enthusiasm, at my reluctance to abandon realism, and at the unexpected joy of simply creating something together. By the time we were finished, the title had already found itself.
Happy Afternoon.
Over the years, I've watched people see this piece for the first time and smile in much the same way we did while painting it. It has a way of reminding us that art doesn't always have to be serious. Sometimes it's enough to capture a moment of uncomplicated joy and hold onto it.
Collector Information
Each print is produced as part of a fixed, limited edition of 100 and is individually signed and numbered by the artist. Once an edition is fully collected, it is permanently closed and not reproduced.
Printed on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310 - a 100% cotton archival paper produced by Arches, one of France's historic papermakers with a tradition dating back more than 500 years. The print is created using Canon Lucia archival pigment inks rated for more than 100 years of display life. The surface has a soft, matte texture with a natural warmth that closely reflects the character of the original watercolor.
Each print is prepared in the studio and presented professionally matted in white with a rigid backing, then enclosed in protective, weather-resistant packaging for shipment. Each print is professionally matted to fit a standard 20” x 24” frame.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece, verifying its place within the edition and including a unique identifying number recorded by the artist.
Room images are provided to help visualize how this artwork may look once professionally framed and displayed in a home. Limited edition prints are shipped professionally matted and ready for framing. If you would like to receive your print professionally framed and ready to hang, please contact me before placing your order. I'd be happy to arrange custom framing and shipping. The final cost will depend on your choice of frame and shipping destination.
Available - Limited Edition of 100 | 16” x 20” Prints
Some paintings begin with a carefully planned idea - this one began with a six-year-old art critic. My son wandered into the studio, looked at what I was painting, and announced that my artwork was too dull. Looking back, he had a point.
So, we picked out a fresh canvas, looked out the window toward the birch trees in a Vermont field, and he made one thing perfectly clear:
The leaves needed to be red.
Not a little red.
Very red.
We laughed through most of the painting—at his enthusiasm, at my reluctance to abandon realism, and at the unexpected joy of simply creating something together. By the time we were finished, the title had already found itself.
Happy Afternoon.
Over the years, I've watched people see this piece for the first time and smile in much the same way we did while painting it. It has a way of reminding us that art doesn't always have to be serious. Sometimes it's enough to capture a moment of uncomplicated joy and hold onto it.
Collector Information
Each print is produced as part of a fixed, limited edition of 100 and is individually signed and numbered by the artist. Once an edition is fully collected, it is permanently closed and not reproduced.
Printed on Arches Aquarelle Rag 310 - a 100% cotton archival paper produced by Arches, one of France's historic papermakers with a tradition dating back more than 500 years. The print is created using Canon Lucia archival pigment inks rated for more than 100 years of display life. The surface has a soft, matte texture with a natural warmth that closely reflects the character of the original watercolor.
Each print is prepared in the studio and presented professionally matted in white with a rigid backing, then enclosed in protective, weather-resistant packaging for shipment. Each print is professionally matted to fit a standard 20” x 24” frame.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece, verifying its place within the edition and including a unique identifying number recorded by the artist.
Room images are provided to help visualize how this artwork may look once professionally framed and displayed in a home. Limited edition prints are shipped professionally matted and ready for framing. If you would like to receive your print professionally framed and ready to hang, please contact me before placing your order. I'd be happy to arrange custom framing and shipping. The final cost will depend on your choice of frame and shipping destination.
