Artwork of the Week - 9th September 2015

Lily Greenwood - Summer Butterflies

This week the weather's got colder but we're here to brighten up the dark days with fresh, new artwork from our latest talented artist Lily Greenwood. Grab a bit of Summer with Lily's Limited Edition Print, Summer Butterflies, now. This artwork is limited to just 95 editions and is signed and numbered by the artist. Lily's passion for nature is evident in this beautiful contemporary artwork. Her work often features butterflies which was a subject initially chosen by Lily as a vehicle to play with colour. Her work is influenced by eighteenth century printmakers like Hokusai and Hiroshige, with their strong colour palettes, and beautiful  patterns employed in Japanese kimono design.

Lily Greenwood's trademark technique, developed over a number of years, is to use reproductions of her own paintings as collage material on the canvas. She continuously adds to her own library of 'source' paintings, which are then reproduced and cut out ready to create a finished piece. The canvas backgrounds are painted with acrylics. When the collage has been secured in place, she uses washes of inks, then applies additional painted or drawn details. Finally a clear gloss varnish is applied, securing the collage, adding an opulent lustre, and bringing out the depth of colour.

Lily Greenwood grew up mainly in the countryside and this combined with her families interest in nature fuelled Lily's own love for it. She studied art in Manchester and graduated with a BA Hons. She is a full time artist and still resides, with her young family, in Manchester. She has exhibited her work internationally and her paintings can be found in collections worldwide.

The full collection of Signed Limited Edition Prints by Lily Greenwood can be viewed at Union Art. Each piece has been reviewed and signed by the artist. Each print series from Union Art is available for immediate delivery and can be shipped worldwide.