Masterworks

What is a Masterwork?

Ivan Clarke's Masterworks (sometimes referred to as A/P's) are limited edition Giclees on canvas that have been, hand re-touched and textured by replicating each original brush-stroke. Traditionally they are hand re-worked with paints by the artist and his apprentice. This highlights and accentuates the painting in certain areas; to match the original painting. It is then finished with heavy bodied impasto medium which also gives the painting a final protective coating and the texture of an original oil painting. They are hand-finished by Ivan Clarke; personally signing and numbering each work by brush. Artist's Proofs can be identified by a smaller edition number appearing along with "A/P" (Artist's Proof) next to the artist's signature. When compared to an original painting it is otherwise nearly impossible to tell that an Artist's Proof isn't the original painting.