‘Grand Union II’ Giclee Print
Price range: £30.00 through £50.00
‘Grand Union II’ Unframed Glicee Print
Available in 18cm x 18cm or 30cm x 30cm
Professionally printed giclée on archival-quality paper from an original acrylic painting by Allie Whelan
Shipped flat or rolled for safe delivery
Inspiration behind the Artwork
Allie Whelan’s acrylic painting, ‘Grand Union II’ beautifully captures the peacefulness and gentle light experienced whilst running along this part of the iconic waterway near to Foxton. The still surface on this open stretch of the canal makes it so inviting and is a complete contrast to the busy tow path activity you can experience at Foxton Locks or Union Warf. Running, walking or cycling here is a really mindful, meditative experience and feeds the soul.
Allie’s brushstrokes delicately convey the interplay of sunlight and shadow, as the reflections ripple softly along the water. Bullrushes create a natural frame for the water, drawing the viewer to look into the water and investigate the reflections and as the canal’s path moves quietly through the painting, it leads the eye forward and invites a moment of personal reflection.
Inspired by her frequent runs along this stretch with her dogs, Allie captures the restorative beauty and calm that the canal offers. Her appreciation for the subtle details of the landscape shines through in her use of texture and colour, conveying the intimacy and stillness of this remote spot.
‘Grand Union II’ is printed on demand by On The Edge Printers, a trusted local printing company. Using professional giclée printing techniques, each piece is produced on premium archival-quality paper with fade-resistant inks, ensuring exceptional clarity and long-lasting colour that stays true to the original acrylic painting.
You can also find stock of Allie’s prints at Home, 9 Church Street, Market Harborough.
Fine Art Giclee Prints are professionally produced here in Market Harborough by ‘On the Edge Framers and Printers’ in a range of sizes on beautifully high quality 300gsm studio expression textured matt paper. Colours are guaranteed not to fade as they use the latest glicee print technology, and all prints are exclusive to this website / my studio in Leicestershire.
All fine art prints are supplied unframed, but if you have a specific framing requirement please do message me via the contact page.
If you would like to chat with Allie about creating your own bespoke painting, please to get in touch using the contact page.
Here are some things you might like to think about before getting in touch:
Subject Matter: Allie can capture any subject matter; your favourite pet, family members, your home, business, town, village, church or school, or favourite holiday scene, your garden or happiest memory. Give some thought to what you would like included in the painting, and what the focus of the piece needs to be for you.
Timings: Ideally Allie will need a few weeks to complete a commission but please be clear about a deadline if the painting is for a special event, and she will try to accommodate.
Size and shape: Consider where the painting will hang (if you know). How large is the space, would a square or rectangular painting fit well? And would a mounted and framed piece suit the décor better than a canvas or wooden panel? Framing can be arranged for paintings on paper, canvas and wooden panels so the choice really is a matter of personal preference.
Who is the painting for? Consider your / the recipient’s style and preferences; is a bold and modern style more appropriate, or representational/traditional, or is there a favourite colour for a background for example? View Allie’s work across the website to take influence and direction if helpful.
The process:
- Chat to agree subject matter, size, style, framing options, price, deposit (the deposit will cover all materials including frame if required) timings etc.
- Allie works from photographs and/or sketches. If there are clear and well-lit photographs available they may suffice, otherwise Allie will need to take photos or make sketches.
- Allie will the composition to you to ensure you are happy with the layout and proportions of the painting.
- Update photos will be sent as the painting progresses.
- Upon completion Allie will arrange for the painting to be framed, packaged and shipped and final payment will be requested.