Primo, Southern Italian Painting by Avery Ches Painting

Part of my “Sud Italia” Series, this original painting was inspired by the five months I spent living in the rural mountains of the Cilento, southern Italy. PRIMO Chalk Pastel & Acrylic Paint on Paper 20 x 28 inches Framed and matted to 28 x 36 inches (Framed After Purchase) 2024 Sud Italia Series PROCESS & MATERIALS I create each original chalk pastel painting on 100% cotton, cold pressed heavy weight art paper. My preferred chalks come from the artisanal pastelliers in Roussillon, Provence, in tandem with Senneliers chalk pastels - a very high quality, hand-crafted, elegant range which blends and layers perfectly. I finish out the piece with heavy body acrylic paint details. As part of my process, I create a layered thickness to the chalk itself by using art fixative spray in layers as I work - not just as a final finish like you would a varnish. In this way, I can create a pastel painting which shows more texture and depth than your average pastel drawing on paper. HANDLING Chalk pastel, however, remains a fluid, movable medium which will never fully “set” like a varnished oil painting, for example. This is one of the reasons I love this medium so much, but which requires dedicated care and attention for handling. FRAMING Framing is included for this artwork, and I will be in touch about your framing after purchase. I absolutely love frame details and will be delighted to discuss options and recommendations with you. In order to accentuate the deckled-edge paper, I tend toward a spacious single or double mat, floating style with ample room for the art to breathe. SHIPPING This art ships from New Orleans, LA, USA - Packaging original art is an art form unto itself, and one which I have been honing for years. I package your original art with as much care as I took creating it. Let’s talk about any questions you might have - please don’t hesitate to reach out. IG: @averyches Email: averyches@gmail.com

Painting:Pastel on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:19.7 W x 27.6 H x 0.8 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.