Too Hot To Handle
12in x 16in | 30.48cm x 40.64cm
19.88in x 23.82in | 50.5cm x 60.5cm
Oil
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The artistic duo is back by popular demand with the latest in their Impossimal drinks series: 'The Shaker Maker', featuring their own twist on a menu of the classic cocktails we all know and love. The Shaker Maker sees the Impossimals bring out in glorious bold colour the fun we know and love, coupled with a bit of Dutch Courage and remind us to find the humour in life, ourselves, and the times we share with friends and family!
In a traditional still-life composition creating a visually appealing and balanced image, the “Too Hot To Handle” is vignetted by a classic and simple black background. The bold colour is incredibly punchy, completely focussing the attention on the tantalising tipple and scene at hand. Ever a fine artist, this piece has been painted in vivid oil paint with the incredible craftsmanship we have come to expect from skilled still-life painter, Peter Smith. The piece shows the duo’s brilliant artistry given the complexity of the composition – the beverage which is instantly recognisable, the Impossimal positions carrying the visual humour and the title to pull everything together.
Avid collectors of a huge range of rare and classic memorabilia the new originals are reminiscent, to those of keen eye, of the original Cluedo cards. Peters’ artworks, always incredibly intricate and complex, often feature these clever hidden references making them subtly familiar to the eye! Using traditional materials and techniques, the new originals are created in rich, vibrant oil colour and texture achieving a realistic and nuanced finish. With an incredible amount of preparation in the studio before an original is painted, Peter often crafts his paintings in 3D by hand allowing him to honour the artform of still life painting and explore the interplay of light, form, colour, and texture in a controlled and creative way.
With the Impossimal humour in every piece, everyone can find a little bit of themselves in this new collection. Contemporary and vibrant, Peter and Jayne continue to explore new concepts within the genre, often pushing the boundaries of traditional still life with their unbridled creativity and humour.
Find out more about this collection here or shop more art here.
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A New Impossimals collection | 2023
The artist
Peter Smith
Husband and wife duo Peter and Jayne Smith are a British artistic partnership and creators of one of the most collectable and beloved series of fine artworks, including their trademark Impossimal creatures which have gained a dedicated following among art enthusiasts for their unique blend of humour, creativity, and artistic craftsmanship.
Together they have created the Lost Impossimals™;, Lost Alice™; and Impossimals® series, which feature his beloved characters in a range of humorous scenes and situations. The Impossimals have gained a dedicated following among art enthusiasts for their unique blend of humour, creativity, and artistic craftsmanship.
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