Drought and Lantern Flies
This is a limited edition print of 25
Comes as a single 11x14” print with a certificate of authenticity
The print is an archival giclee print on 100% cotton rag, heavyweight fine art paper with a bright white matte surface and discreet texture.
Signature & title on the print is from the original painting
Frame not included
*Not shown here, but the print will be numbered & the certificate will be numbered & signed before shipment.
About this piece:
Erika makes her own inks from ingredients in her environment or with specific elements she seeks from other makers. The original artwork for this piece was created with homemade black walnut ink and pokeberry ink on cold-press watercolor paper. Walnut ink gives a warmer tone than black ink, while pokeberry ink gives a vibrant magenta that is temporary and fades with time. Because the original painting degrades with time, it is not for sale. In order to preserve the images, Erika scans them and has them professionally printed using archival inks and high-quality fine art paper. The reproduction prints look identical to the original art at the time it was scanned. These prints will not degrade due to the archival quality of the inks and paper used for reproduction.
Drought and Lantern Flies:
The spotted lantern fly is indigenous to China but has become an invasive species in the United States. They are a nuisance, even in New York City. As they continue to spread, they may impact the grape, stone fruit, and logging industries. The droughts across the US plus the colorful red warning in the wings of the lantern fly were the motivation behind this painting.
