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Commission Based On Existing Work

To start with Nestor hand cut the canvas. He left 2 inches around to allow for stretching and framing (if you decide to do that as I mentioned and he agreed that a floating frame would work wonderfully visually). Next he applies the gesso which will be the base for the paint. This is again applied by hand 3 times and allowed to dry between each application.

Background Applied

The background is applied after the gesso has dried.

The background is allowed to dry and more layers are blended together using a large palette knife.

More layers will be applied after the initial ones are dry to achieve the effect Nestor envisions for your commission.

Almost Done!

Many layers have been added…allowed to dry…more added…dry, until the effect is nearly complete. You can see the work with the original hanging in the back. At this stage if you are happy with the results then Nestor will finish the edges. If you decide to just get it put on stretcher bars are hang it they will be finished should you decide not get have it framed. He left a 2″ extra border to allow for the stretching and/or framing for the exact dimensions of 40″ x 50″.

He will then sign it with his trademark signature in the lower right corner in a nice bold signature. It will then be sealed with a medium that will give it a glossy finish which will not only protect it from UV fading but will also enrich and brighten the colors but also give it a “3D” effect and a feeling of depth. Once that is dry it will be ready to send to you!

Final Touches

As discussed the sides have been painted, the surface has been sealed with the uv protecting layer, and the signature is done

The extra area around the sides has been painted. This is a the area that will be wrapped around the stretcher bars and will give it a completed look. You could even hang it at that point or pick a frame such a floater frame. The commission is now finished. It will be given time to dry completely and will then be rolled and shipped in a protective tube. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Abstract Artist - Nestor Toro - Artist Nestor Toro's Stylized Signature - A distinctive "Bull" - Toro is Bull in Spanish!

This is Nestor’s stylized signature which is his last name “Toro” which means bull in Spanish and knowing that you can probably make out the bull figure he has incorporated in his trademark signature. Your work will include a signed Certificate of Authenticity and Nestor has decided to name the work “Rising Fantasy 2”

Thank You!