About
As an artist Francine has always had an appreciation for beauty and the natural world. Growing up in a north London house with a large back garden formerly part of an orchard, she was as a child surrounded by numerous mature fruit trees. From a young age creating artwork was completely absorbing and guided by her mother; she practised several different textile crafts as well as drawing and collage.
Now living on a smallholding in a picturesque mid-Wales valley, her lifestyle revolves around working with nature. For her the garden is not only a place for permaculture-based food production, but is a source of insight and inspiration. As well as growing food and rearing poultry, Francine strives to enhance her surroundings for both aesthetic and wildlife benefit.
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Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original acrylic painting on a circular canvas. Created in response to the successful trademarking of GARDEN YOUR PLANET® as a concept message. The format is based on the quartered circle referencing the Earth as a whole. Time is symbolised by the four seasons and the cyclic changes in shades of green. Patterning is derived from the stylised aerial map of the artist’s garden and represents different planting patterns and positions. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original acrylic painting on canvas. The background patterning is derived from the stylised aerial map of the artist’s garden. The contrasting colours are indicative of the dazzling hues found in nature with the varied tints and shades of green representing the changes in foliage seen throughout the year. The message is designed to inspire an increase in growing food. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media painting on canvas. The format is based on the quartered circle referencing the Earth as a whole. Patterning is derived from the aerial map of the artist’s garden which has been stylised and superimposed at different scales to symbolise the passage of time. The marks and textures represent planting patterns and positions. The outline is based on the artist’s research studies of pollen grains using a scanning electron microscope and was added at a later date. The work reflects a macro and micro viewpoint with the garden as an interface. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media work on paper. The format is based on the quartered circle referencing the Earth as a whole. Patterning is derived from the aerial map of the artist’s garden which has been stylised and superimposed at different scales to represent the passage of time. The carefully torn paper edges bring an inconsistent and natural element to the work. The piece symbolises a macro viewpoint with the garden as an interface. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media work on newspaper. The format is based on the quartered circle referencing the Earth as a whole. Patterning is derived from the aerial map of the artist’s garden which has been stylised and superimposed at different scales to represent the passage of time. The carefully torn paper edges of the articles bring an inconsistent and natural aspect to the work. The piece reflects the recognition and awareness of climate change whilst at the same time links the garden to the surface of the planet. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media work on paper. The format is based on the quartered circle referencing the Earth as a whole. Patterning is derived from the aerial map of the artist’s garden which has been stylised and superimposed at different scales to represent the passage of time. The carefully torn paper edges bring an inconsistent and natural element to the work. The piece reflects the changing seasons, associated colours and some of the typical crops that can be harvested. The outline is based on the artist’s research studies of pollen grains using a scanning electron microscope and was added at a later date. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media painting on canvas. Patterning is derived from the stylised aerial map of the artist’s garden and represents different planting patterns and positions. The intense colours reflect the temperature and mood of the season. Part of a set with Autumn 2008, Winter 2008 and Spring 2008. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00 -
Giclée fine art print on 230 gsm Archival Smooth Matt paper in solvent free pigment inks. Description Reproduced from the original mixed media painting on canvas. Patterning is derived from the stylised aerial map of the artist’s garden and represents different planting patterns and positions. In the original piece, a strip torn from a lunar calendar was incorporated into the surface of the work. The cool colours reflect the mood of the season. Part of a set with Spring 2008, Summer 2008 and Autumn 2008. ------------------------------------- Shipping Rates Maximum of 4 prints per shipping tube. United Kingdom £9.00 :: Europe £15.50 :: Rest of the world £25.00
A Selection Of Works
Francine has produced work in a broad range of media and materials and enjoys using different techniques to realise individual ideas; the work displays her skills in a variety of disciplines.
Guided by her inspiration she has applied: painting, collage, mixed media, graphic design, book arts, letterpress printing, mono-printing, collagraphs, micrographs, constructed textiles and environmental art to her portfolio.
