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8.00" x 6.50"
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The Welder Art Print
by Martha Ressler
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The Welder art print by Martha Ressler. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Welder is one of a series of paintings I did as a commission for a foundry in Pittsburgh, McConway & Torley. The welder, Jeff, is a very... more
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Artist's Description
The Welder is one of a series of paintings I did as a commission for a foundry in Pittsburgh, McConway & Torley. The welder, Jeff, is a very experienced worker. As I sketched him and took reference photos, he continued to work in a relaxed way -- completely in control. I love the cool light of the welder contrasted with the warm orange and browns of the castings. The original is hanging at the administration building at the plant and is not for sale.
About Martha Ressler
I see my art quilts as impressions of place – real or imagined. I like to include items discarded by humans as a kind of archeological thumbprint. An object discarded or lost might merge with pages of timeworn books or sheet music, or swatches of rescued embroidery, linens or clothing. Along with “found images” and fabrics they are reborn in a stitched story about human imprints on the earth, evidence of new and old secrets there to be discovered or imagined. I am a Juried Artist Member (JAM) of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). I have been sewing since I was 13, and was a painter before turning to art quilts. They attracted me because of the possibilities for texture and dimension. My main method of construction is called...
$22.35
Sunil Kapadia
Congratulations!
Irina Sztukowski
Congratulations on your art piece and your successful sale!
Martha Ressler
Thanks everyone! This was a favorite painting of mine. I explained to the welder Jeff what I wanted, and took a few shots and made a quick sketch. He was so good at his job that his relaxed body motions sort of came through, even in the final painting.
Bill Cannon
Congratulations on your sale!!!!
Jon Burch
Congratulations on your $ale!
Sharon Cummings
Congratulations on your sale!!
Lazaro Hurtado
congrats!