Above the Savanna

"Skyscape 20 - Above the Savanna" on 8x8 cradled wood panel / Original Artwork by Leslie Hanner. Hand-signed on front. 

This piece is part of a series: Views of the Treasure Coast.  I have many, many reference photos from around town, which is Port Saint Lucie, Florida and the surrounding cities on the east coast.  I am extremely lucky to live in such a place where skies and clouds usually take center stage, as well as the beaches!!  This was created from a photo I snapped on the top of an observation tower overlooking the savanna preserve.  This happened to be a cool fall day during our family weekend camping trip.  Our home is only 30 minutes from this recreation area.     

My Process: This is an 8x8 inch artwork done on a cradled wood panel.  Each panel gets 2 coats of sealant, including the sides.  I then tape off the edges to preserve the natural wood for a finished look and no framing needed, unless you really want to!  Then 2 coats of gesso goes on before painting with the oil paint.  This one in particular was done in alla prima (wet on wet) style.   After the painting is finished and cures for about a week, the protective varnish coat goes on, which adds a satin sheen.  After this dries, it can be shipped out! 

This will be shipped with bubble wrap and cardboard, sometimes with recycled materials. This purchase is for the artwork only and does not include a frame.

Each original will come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity as well.

**Please keep in mind that all computer monitors can display colors differently, but these photos were taken in daylight to offer the best representation of color.

**If interested in a print, please let me know! 

I post these almost daily on Instagram fresh off the easel if you would like to follow! @LeslieHannerArt

Thank you for your interest!