Authenticity

Authentic

Look very closely at the surface of a Dai Wynn artwork.   See how the uneven texture of the oil paints adds an extra dimension, imitating the natural surfaces of rocks, gravel, stones, tree bark and water. 

Notice the pencil lines and ink strokes blend with the texture of the cotton Arches heavy paper. 

See how the watercolours seep into the depths of the 300 gsm Arches french paper.

This cannot possibly be AI at work, nor can it be a photographic print.

Original

Dai's artworks are all based on photographs taken by him in situ.  He has travelled widely and has photographed sparingly, each image captured with the classic elements of a future artwork in mind.  In his studio he has carefully selected, and enhanced, images for painting in a medium best suited to each work - black ink on heavy Arches paper, watercolours on heavy Arches paper, or oils on canvas panel on board or stretched canvas.  These media are intended to last for a lifetime.

Unique

I imagine that a group of visual artists, asked to simultaneously paint a particular scene, would render their views in their own individual styles. So much so that the art world claims to be able to identify an artist by style above the signature.

Whether I, as Dai Wynn visual artist, can be recognised by my style is debatable, but I certainly do not try to replicate a theme because it might sell multiple versions. I call my style "realist/realism" because I love nature and want to render it accurately.  It is also more difficult to achieve technically.

It certainly is not decorative art in a general sense.  Not homewares store material.

Each Dai Wynn artwork is a scene chosen by me, rendered by me in a medium chosen by me, in my individual style.  Unlike many of the famous classical artists, I don't have members of a school waiting to finish the fine details of a classical masterpiece.

So, I believe the use of the word "unique" is entirely appropriate.