Sycamore Gap Night Skies is a new original painting by North East artist Emily Ward from her portfolio of art from Northumberland.
Rich blues, purples and reds of the sky create an air of mystery and intrigue to the iconic Sycamore gap tree. A warming glow of orange surrounds the base of this sadly missed tree.
The wintery blues on the hillside along with dramatic vivid colours enrich this stunning painting
To view the full range of Emily's original art please see here.
Sycamore Gap, Dark Skies
The iconic Sycamore Gap
was nestled in a dramatic dip on Hadrian's Wall in the Northumberland National Park.
The Robin Hood tree as it was sometimes known, due to it's appearance in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves starring Kevin Costner.
The Northumberland National Park Authority states it was one of the most photographed tees and in late 2016 it was crowned English Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust's awards.
Original Painting
All original paintings are made by Emily Ward herself. They are painted on a special heavyweight board or on a white canvas.
Emily’s paintings are often mixed media. She tends to use acrylic paints which are quick drying. She often uses tissue paper mixed with PVA to make a base for her paintings. The base is often scrunched up which adds extra texture and gives a natural finish to her painting.
Emily will also use other media such as charcoal, inks and pastels on her paintings.
To finish the paintings Emily often, but not always, adds a rich clear resin. The resin has a high gloss finish which is very shiny. The resin also acts as a protective layer for the painting.
Frames for Original Paintings
All frames are made locally in the North East. They come in a variety of styles and sizes. The frames tend to be Black or White. Most of the styles are photographed and added to each web description for the customer to see.
Mount Board for Original Paintings
Emily will often frame the paintings with a good quality mount board. The colour of the mount board is usually Antique White.
