"Banff Beauty and the Beast" Marilyn Monroe portrait by Chris Tutty

Title: "Banff Beauty and the Beast: Marilyn Monroe at the Indian Trading Post"

Artist: Chris Tutty

Description:

Step into the enchanting world of Marilyn Monroe's visit to Banff, Alberta, captured in Chris Tutty's masterpiece "Banff Beauty and the Beast: Marilyn Monroe at the Indian Trading Post." This striking canvas, measuring 48" x 70", skillfully merges acrylic, oil, and airbrush techniques to transport viewers to a moment of timeless glamour and intrigue.

In this captivating artwork, Monroe poses alongside a stuffed grizzly bear at Banff's Indian Trading Post, inspired by iconic photographs taken by John Vachon during the summer of 1953. Vachon's lens immortalized Monroe's luminous charm, radiant smile, and magnetic charisma, as he had rare access to her during her recovery at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Tutty's skillful brushstrokes bring to life Monroe's enchanting presence against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, celebrating both her stardom and the allure of Banff's natural beauty. This painting beautifully captures a moment frozen in time, reflecting the unique blend of Hollywood glamour and breathtaking landscapes.

"Banff Beauty and the Beast: Marilyn Monroe at the Indian Trading Post" is proudly displayed in the Pub and Bowling Alley at The Fairmont Banff Springs, serving as a captivating reminder of Monroe's timeless allure and the enchanting charm of Banff, Alberta.

 ARTIST PROOFS

With the addition of all these materials and techniques in the Original, you may ask, what does an Artist Proof look like and how does it differ from the Original painting? Due to this unique style of artwork, normal prints are no even an option. An Artist Proof is painted in the same manner as an Original and all of the above techniques mentioned in the Original are imparted in the Artist Proofs with one exception. Artist proofs are derived from the original image. The original is professionally photographed by Rob Ryan of Render DC prior to its completion. The artist proof file is digitally remastered with a spectrometer and color balanced to lead to the next step. It is then printed and stretched on canvas providing a mapping for the new proof. This is called a archival pigment print. The stretched canvas is then re-airbrushed in order to retain the true vibrant colors of the original. Molding paste, pearls, metal flakes, candies, and neon paints are incorporated, and then sealed with glass resins. The Artist Proof equals the Original. The Proof is of the same quality but has expressive variations. Essentially it is a new painting based on the Original. The price point of the Artist Proof can be marketed with substantial savings, thus provides the consumer access to a truly unique piece of art.

11 inch by 14 inch Metal  Prints Limited Numbered Edition

Create a unique addition to any home or office with a sleek metal panel infused with your favorite image. All Metal Prints feature a glossy coating and rounded edges for a clean, beautiful display. Every piece comes with a sturdy fixture for wall-mounting.

8 inch by 10 inch Dye-Sublimation prints Limited Numbered Edition

Fine art photo printing on metal or what is known as metal prints is a relatively new industry. So what are metal prints? Simply put, metal prints are images printed on aluminum. But it is vastly more complicated than that. The secret is how the printing is done. Most photo prints are simply ink jet printers on a piece of canvas or other paper material. The print material fades, cannot be cleaned easily, and of course must be framed.

Fine art metal printing uses a technique called dye sublimation. Dye sublimation means that inks are turned into a vapor or gas, before they turn into a liquid.

Dye sublimation is a digital print technology that allows the reproduction of full color images on a variety of surfaces. Dye sublimation on hard surface is possible because the surfaces have been coated using an innovative manufacturing process that provides high-definition, durable photo panels that preserve images for generations. Instead of printing images directly on a surface, which may scratch easily, the image is infused into the coating to provide permanent protection and durability.

 8 inch by 10 inch Art Resin Block Prints Limited Numbered Edition

Art resin blocks are a unique and personal way to showcase art. Each art block is a professional digitally remastered photo of the original art which is mounted to a pine wood 8 inch by 10 inch canvas block and then coated with a lifetime ultraviolet protective called Artresin which appears as a type of sold glass and enhances the work of art. Only two hundred and fifty prints of each Image are created.

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