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Drive By Romance 180cm x 100cm Porsche Comic Book Pages Urban Pop Art Painting With Custom Etched Frame (SOLD)-book club-Franko-[huge]-[Australian]-[best Selling]-Franklin Art Studio
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Drive By Romance 180cm x 100cm Porsche Comic Book Pages Urban Pop Art Painting With Custom Etched Frame (SOLD)

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Floating Frame Edge (Optional)

Whilst my canvases come with a beautiful gallery finish edge that matches the face...your decor might suit the addition of an external floating frame in either Black, White or Natural Tassie Oak.

Guarantee this original will never be available as a print
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This super funky piece is based on the comic art originally illustrated by Tony Abruzzo and later recreated by Lichenstein. However, Mr Suave has updated his machine to a 356 Porsche :) who could resist that?

The base of this painting is made of vintage Romance comic pages.

This piece also features an etched black timber frame created especially for this painting. This process took hours and hours to get right and then actually create.

I have seen some gorgeous things over the years inside vintage books as many are from the olden days when a book was a cherished birthday or Christmas present. I will sometimes chose a book that has a similar theme to the subject matter, but sometimes will chose something contrasting. Each piece will have texturing where the subject is.

These days many artists claim paintings on books, or painting book covers is their own invented style.... its not. Books have been used as subject matter by some artists for over 50 or 60 years, including replications of Penguin Book covers and spines. I initially started painting on Book bases and Comics after seeing a gorgeous huge, tree piece on book pages by US artist Raine Bedsole in the original Twilight movie in 2008 (Yes I did watch that LOL). As with much art and things in popular culture, its remixed and reformed into something new based on ones own style. Homage to all those that have come before me and contune to use and paint books. It makes for a wonderfully interesting base, adding to the narrative and interest of the subject matter..... and in some weird way replenishes this loved past time of reading.

These pieces arrive stretched on a quality 40mm frame wrapped in linen, with a gloss coat of varnish and gallery finished edges. I take my depth of canvas to a different level believing a canvas has 5 sides and should be painted and finished as such.

Did I mention I love commissions? So, if you would like a similar piece to this one, different sizes, colours formats etc, just hit me up! I’d love to hear what you have in mind.

I have been a full-time artist for 10 years now and feel blessed that I can do this wonderful thing for a job. In that time, I have now sold over 5000 pieces globally, with pieces in collections in some 30 countries... and of course most of them have been at the larger end of the scale.

My spunky wife Wendy is CFO and runs a lot of the “day to days” including logistics, leaving me to answer enquiries and do that other important part.....painting!

Finishing:
Most of my paintings arrive ready to hang. I do recommend that the really really big ones, some of the heavier pieces and some of the specialist pieces, such as pallets be installed by a professional hanger. This is cheaper than you may think and would be in the $150 to $250 range. I have partners in most areas that I can recommend if you need help. If you would like more information, just ask away. Wendy & I want to make it as easy as possible for you.

Payment Options:
1. PayPal or EFT.
2. Lay Buy: 20% down, 3 to 6 months to pay. Just let us know how we can help!
3. Commissions: 20% deposit upfront, balance prior to delivery
4. Art Money: My partner of choice for “enjoy now, pay later”. 10 Months Interest free payments and speedy online approvals. Contact us for more info. (minimum $1500 purchase).

Freight and delivery:
We package the paintings securely in twin walled, reinforced, CUSTOM MADE “Franko” cartons, with additional protective inserts & of course the painting is wrapped in bubble wrap for rub protection. Wendy & I are the consummate professionals in all that we do. Our trusted freight partners are TNT, Fastway and DHL. Often with larger pieces and local deliveries, we arrange direct delivery with our own driver.

Insurance:
All paintings are sent fully insured.

Returns:
If, within 7 days of receiving your new baby, you discover that you actually don’t get along, just let us know and we will make arrangements to swap or return for credit or refund. It’s incredibly rare this happens but we understand.

Finally, all works come with a Certificate of Authenticity and free hugs and kisses!

Happy Trails!
Franko

Most paintings arrive ready to install with hardware installed on the rear. It is recommended that the really really big ones, some of the heavier pieces and some of the specialist pieces, such as pallets, be installed by a professional hanger. This is cheaper than you may think and would be in the $150 to $250 range. We have partners in most areas that can be recommended if you need help. If you would like more information, just ask away.

Provided with listings are some insitu images. We strive to ensure they are accurate in scale. Sometimes we will add an external frame to the painting insitu, to provide a vibe for how that would look also. As mentioned above, my pieces arrive ready to install with gallery finished edges and honestly, most people don’t add external framing. However, it is of course an option. If you have any questions, please let me know. We are here to help and want to make it as easy as possible for you if your décor aspirations require it.

Global shipping is included in the listed prices however, if you happened to be in an extremely remote area or country, we may put our hand up and ask for a little bit of monetary assistance. We package the paintings securely in twin walled, reinforced, CUSTOM MADE “Franko” cartons, with additional protective inserts & of course the painting is wrapped in bubble wrap and often felt, for rub protection. We are the consummate professionals in all that we do. Our trusted freight partners are TNT, TOLL and DHL. Often with larger pieces and local deliveries, we arrange direct delivery with our own driver.

All paintings are sent fully insured and you have to love your art! If you don’t, do please reach out as I offer free returns.

1. Shopify, PayPal or EFT.
2. Lay Buy: 20% down, 3 to 6 months to pay. Just let us know how we can help!
3. Commissions: 20% deposit upfront, balance prior to delivery
4. Art Money: My partner of choice for “enjoy now, pay later”. 10 Months Interest free payments and speedy online approvals. Contact us for more info. (minimum $1500 purchase).

Floating Frame Edge Preview

Whilst my canvases come with a beautiful gallery finish edge that matches the face...your decor might suit the addition of an external floating frame in either Black, White or Natural Tassie Oak.

Painting Size Without External Edge Frame: 160cm x 100cm
Painting Size With Floater Frame Addition: 163cm x 103cm

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