HONEY BEE AND CONE FLOWER Karen Strum Original Pastels 16x20

This is one of my original pastel paintings. It is of a realistically drawn honeybee and Cone Flower. My boyfriend is a passionate gardener and has several gardens to attract pollinators like bees, so there is always plenty of opportunity for artwork inspiration. This composition is hand drawn using professional quality soft pastels with highly concentrated pigments. I first learned about them when working in advertising. They are used for their vivid color and are quite popular. The drawing is on archival quality sand paper, which is utilised for the "grit", the grit holds the pastels in place. A final fixative spray has been applied to the surface for protection. This piece is double matted and framed. The mat measures 16x20 inches with an 11x14 opening for the art. The frame has a metallic finish, and the back is finished with brown craft paper and a wire hanger. The information for the artwork is attached. Please contact me for additional photos or if you have questions.