Title: Sunny With A Chance of Flowers
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This charming, hand-colored etching utilizes a clever play on words, directly referencing the well-known weather forecast "Sunny with a Chance of Showers." The pun plays out in the imagery within the interior doorway scene: the presence of bright red boots and a matching umbrella signifies the "showers" or rain, while the visual abundance of flowers—visible in the outdoor scene through the arched window, the floral pattern of the raincoat, sunflowers in the rug, and vase of gladiolas on the table - justifies the substitution of "Flower" in the title. This piece effectively bridges the practical reality of using rain gear with the beauty of a flowery day, creating a small, intimate moment of domestic transition made delightful by the artist's witty visual pun and vibrant hand-coloring.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 6 x 4 inches
Paper Size: 10 x 8 inches
Edition Start Date: 2001
Edition Size: No more than 200 original prints plus 20 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 8/200
Mat and Frame Description: Linen outer mat over dark green inner mat with 1/8 inch reveal. Mats mounted over print margins, revealing the haracteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a melange of dark green/brown tones accented with a wash of metallic gold. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with the image.
8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with and focus attention on the image.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 17 inches
Title: Sunny With A Chance of Flowers
Artist: Susan James
About This Piece: This charming, hand-colored etching utilizes a clever play on words, directly referencing the well-known weather forecast "Sunny with a Chance of Showers." The pun plays out in the imagery within the interior doorway scene: the presence of bright red boots and a matching umbrella signifies the "showers" or rain, while the visual abundance of flowers—visible in the outdoor scene through the arched window, the floral pattern of the raincoat, sunflowers in the rug, and vase of gladiolas on the table - justifies the substitution of "Flower" in the title. This piece effectively bridges the practical reality of using rain gear with the beauty of a flowery day, creating a small, intimate moment of domestic transition made delightful by the artist's witty visual pun and vibrant hand-coloring.
Medium: Hand-drawn, hand-colored line etching
Printmaking Process: hand-printed intaglio etching
Ink/Paper Combination: Sepia ink printed on Rives BFK paper.
Image Size: 6 x 4 inches
Paper Size: 10 x 8 inches
Edition Start Date: 2001
Edition Size: No more than 200 original prints plus 20 Artist Proofs.
All prints are signed, numbered, and titled in graphite pencil by the artist. All images come with a Certificate of Authenticity, which includes the artist’s signature, a detailed description of the edition, and the Passerina Press seal embossed on gold seal in right-side corner.
Edition Number of This Piece: 8/200
Mat and Frame Description: Linen outer mat over dark green inner mat with 1/8 inch reveal. Mats mounted over print margins, revealing the haracteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is a melange of dark green/brown tones accented with a wash of metallic gold. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with the image.
8-ply warm white mat mounted over print margins, revealing the characteristic embossing of the intaglio plate. Surrounding frame is walnut stained hardwood. Frame and mat combination chosen to harmonize with and focus attention on the image.
Outer Frame Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 17 inches
