It is the epic nature of Africa, its grand expanse, its magnificent wildlife, its overwhelming wildness that draws us to her. Through our Anniversary Edition program we are now able to present Heavy Drinkers, one of artist and adventurer Simon Combes' personal favorites, in epic proportions as well. The painting is set in the vast wilderness of eastern Kenya's Tsavo wilderness, home to great herds of elephants, buffalo and other animals, yet inhospitable to man. Water is scarce so the Voi River's occasional pools, surrounded by lush vegetation, are magnets to a host of animals and birds … and the intermittent herd of elephants. 

While working painting Simon hosted a steady procession of visitors from nearby villages—most of whom, strange to relate, had never seen an elephant before, because they almost never traveled far enough away from their homes to see one. "They suggested many different animals to include with the elephants," he said, "but I resisted, contenting myself (somewhat masochistically) with an audience of 126 egrets, sacred ibis and Egyptian geese." Following in the footsteps of Kilimanjaro Morning, Tension at Dawn and African Oasis (all Sold Out at Publisher), these Museum Edition™ and Masterwork™ format fine art canvases bring home the oversized nature of the African Experience.

MuseumEdition™ Anniversary Edition
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée Canvas:
Order period ends June 15, 2006.
Edition not to exceed 50.
80"w x 32"h (unstretched).
$2750 | $3345 CDN | £1780 | €2590
Free shipping

MasterWork™ Anniversary Edition
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée Canvas:
Order period ends June 15, 2006.
Edition not to exceed 150.
60"w x 24"h (unstretched).
$1750 | $2130 CDN | £1130 | €1650
Free shipping

Shipping January ‘06
 
 
 

 

MuseumEdition™ and MasterWork™ The Greenwich Workshop Family of Artists create original artwork in various sizes—from an aviation postage stamp by William S. Phillips to the murals at the Nauvoo Temple by James C. Christensen.The size of the canvas on which an artist chooses to tell his or her story can vary greatly and the fine art limited edition produced from the original was once limited by printing technology. Not anymore.  Today, Greenwich Workshop Fine Art MasterWorksTM (images measuring over 40 inches in at least one dimension) and MuseumEditionsTM (images measuring over 80 inches in at least one dimension) give the discerning collector a sense of awe and majesty beyond compare. Hanging even six smaller canvases in the same space would not produce the same magnificent effect.When selecting art for your great room, the challenge is to express your personal taste and style while fitting the space perfectly.The Greenwich Workshop has the perfect artistic story to fit your large space, giving your room an unparalleled grandeur.

An African Experience MasterWork™ Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée Canvas: limited to 100 s/n. 32"w x 40"h. $975 | $1235 CDN | £620 | €920  Free shipping