Carol Gillan - Striking Animal Portraits, Unique Resin Art & Ltd Editions
Realism in resin art – unique, striking cow, horse & wildlife portraits in oil and resin by Carol Gillan & Giclèe Ltd Edition
Original Oil & Resin
Original Oil Paintings
Original Oil Paintings
All work begins with an original oil painting on canvas. For a resin piece I would then layer the painting with two layers of epoxy resin which really makes the colours pop and gives a glossy finish. Flowers and/or 3d & metallic powders can also be added. The use of resin makes for a unique distinctive interpretation.
Original Oil Paintings
Original Oil Paintings
Original Oil Paintings
I use oil on canvas to produce an original and unique painting. This could be an animal you wish to commission me to paint or from the selection I have for sale. Backgrounds are left as a blocked colour so the focus is entirely on the animal; I also hand apply gold foil to the backgrounds.
Oil Sketches
Original Oil Paintings
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
These are a more fluid version of my oil paintings, usually executed on stretch linen canvas or linen board. I like to leave some of the linen background showing through; it makes for strong lines, pops of colour and a fresh approach.
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
Limited Edition Giclèe Prints are taken from my original oil paintings or oil & resin paintings. Selected editions have hand embellished features: metallic powder or spot resin; hand painted bees or flowers; texture in the hair making each piece unique.
Aluminium & Perspex Special Editions
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
Aluminium & Perspex Special Editions
Taken from my original oil paintings and original oil and resin paintings, a Giclèe print is printed onto aluminium or perspex for a totally bold and stunning result.
Commissions
Giclèe Limited Edition & Hand Embellished Limited Edition Prints
Aluminium & Perspex Special Editions
Due to the nature of my sitters only photographs are used - they just won't keep still! We can discuss what's best to capture the individual character and personality of your animal when you get in touch to commission a portrait.