Sphinx Sun Salutation in Red Ink on Beige - Framed - Winged Cat Woman - Mythical Creature - Decorative Arts - Printmaking - Laura Cesari

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Sphinx Sun Salutation

Candy-Apple Red Ink
on Beige Archival Paper
2003 - Limited Edition #4 of 16

Two wild gorgeous Sphinx Ladies salute the sun
stretching their backs and looking toward the sky!

Sphinx are part cat, part bird, and part woman,
mythically mysterious, confident, strong and proud,
with wild tails and art-deco stripes.

Bright candy-apple red ink creates a striking contrast on a background of matte beige.

A great gift for yoga lovers and cat lovers alike!

This print is part of my *Fabulous Wallflowers* print series,
where plants, animals, and human forms merge
to form a world of fanciful transformative beings.
Inspired by decorative arts, folklore, archetype, and nature,
Fabulous Wallflowers hide in decorative patterns,
gracefully gazing out from the woodwork
to remind us of the unity, harmony, and balance of living things.

Limited-edition relief print, hand-carved from an original drawing, printed on archival paper in a numbered edition #4 of 16. It is signed, dated and numbered with archival pencil in the lower corners.

Print area is 7.5in x 9.5in / 19cm x 24cm
Cherry-finished solid wood frame

For Jewelry based on my drawings,
please visit my other shop, Chain of Being:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/chainofbeing?section_id=13114840

I have a number of unframed Fabulous Wallflowers at home that I have not yet added to the shop - please let me know if you are looking for something of a particular color or theme.
http://www.lauracesari.com/print.html

Thanks for visiting, and have a gorgeous day!
~Laura

About the Print Process:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Linocut Relief Printing is a process comparable to making a giant rubber stamp, but upside-down! I print the images by hand, mixing the ink individually for each print to create variations in ink color, thickness and texture (wabisabi). I love this process because I can produce as many prints as I want, and yet each print has a unique look: the most irregular prints are often favored by collectors.

About Laura Cesari:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Laura Cesari's decorative magic-realist artwork brings a sense of ornament and surrealism to everyday objects such as jewelry, clothing, software, and furniture.
Ranging from infographic jewelry, to illuminated evening gowns, to software adorned with mythical creatures, Laura Cesari's artwork has been featured in a range of publications and venues, including The Planetary Society, ELLE Magazine Argentina, ELLE DECOR Italia, Craft:zine, MAKE:, SIGGRAPH, Maker Faire, CNET news, and Burning Man Center Camp Cafe.
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    If you received the wrong item, or if it is not as described, please contact us and we'll be happy to replace your item or refund your payment.

    Please choose sizes carefully! Please measure yourself or measure a similar garment that fits you, with a tape measure or a string and ruler.

    Since all garments are printed and made-to-order, we cannot afford to replace/remake a garment that was not ordered in the correct size. Please choose the correct size by referring to our measurement charts in the item descriptions.

    If you have questions about fitting please ask!

    As with all online shopping, images will look slightly different on different screens, so please also allow for a slight variance in color compared to your screen.

    Sizing Details - Women's Clothing

    Please look at the item descriptions for the types of fabric: we recommend ordering a size up for the fabrics that are not stretchy, like the chiffon dresses, and blouses, and the fuzzy polyester jumpsuits.

    For in between measurements, we recommend choosing the larger size.

    Sizing Guide, Women's Styles:
    SPRITE (XS) = Bust: 31", Waist: 24", Hip: 34"
    PIXIE (S) = Bust: 33", Waist: 26", Hip: 35"
    ELF (M) = Bust: 35", Waist: 28", Hip: 37"
    PRINCESS (L) = Bust: 37", Waist: 30", Hip: 38"
    QUEEN (XL) = Bust: 40", Waist: 32", Hip: 42"
    SUPERHEROINE (2XL) = Bust: 42", Waist: 35", Hip: 45"
    GODDESS (3XL) = Bust: 45", Waist: 37", Hip: 47"
    VALKYRIE (4XL) = Bust: 48", Waist: 40", Hip: 50"
    AMAZON (5XL) = Bust: 50", Waist: 42", Hip: 52"

    Sizing Details - Kids' and Baby Clothing

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    Sizing Guide, Kids Leggings:
    4-5 = Waist: 18", Outer Seam: 22". (US or UK size 4-5, or for age 4-5)
    6-7 = Waist: 19", Outer Seam: 24.5". (US or UK size 6-7, or for age 6-7)
    8-9 = Waist: 22", Outer Seam: 28". (US or UK size 8-9, or for age 8-9)
    10-12 = Waist: 24", Outer Seam: 32.5". (US or UK size 10-12, or for age 10-12)

    Sizing Guide, Baby Leggings:
    3-6 months = Waist: 15", Outer Seam: 14.25"
    9-12 months = Waist: 15.75", Outer Seam: 16"
    18-24 months = Waist: 17", Outer Seam: 18"
    3 years = Waist: 18", Outer Seam: 21"

    Sizing Guide, Men's Clothing:

    Please look at the item descriptions for the types of fabric: we recommend ordering a size up for the fabrics that are not stretchy, like the button-up shirts.

    Sizing Guide - Men's styles:
    S = Length: 28", Bust: 40"
    M = Length: 29", Bust: 44"
    L = Length: 30", Bust: 48"
    XL = Length: 31", Bust: 52"
    2XL = Length: 32", Bust: 56"
    3XL = Length: 33", Bust: 60"
    4XL = Length: 34", Bust: 64"
    5XL = Length: 35", Bust: 68"

    Models and Photographers:

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    Models:
    Dennese Rodriguez
    Kristen Marie Lane
    Erica Lynn Laaker
    Dennis Richardson
    Jeremy Richardson
    Laura Cesari

    Photographers:
    Ed Pham
    Angela Richardson
    Jeremy Richardson
    Laura Cesari

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