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✓ Deluxe Toolkit - Complete accessory set including a resin pen, wax pad, deluxe tray with stopper,1 gemstone cover minder, seam ripper, velvet storage bag, washi tape, and tweezers.
✓ Resin Pen - A beautifully weighted resin pen for smooth, precise diamond placement.
✓ Dual Tray - Work with two colors at once for faster, more efficient painting.
All add ons are optional and available separately in the Accessories Collection.
Giant Magnolias by Martin Johnson Heade
Kit Details:
📐 Size: 75 x 45 cm (29.5 x 18 inches)
🔷 Drill Shape: Square
🎨 Color Count: 62 total colors
🔢 Drill Count: 54,662 drills
🖌️ Render Style: Hand-renderedAbout the Artist & Artwork
Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth is a celebrated still life painted by Martin Johnson Heade around 1890. Known for his mastery of light, texture, and botanical subjects, Heade was part of the Hudson River School and later became associated with Luminism. This particular painting showcases his fascination with magnolias, a symbol of the American South, arranged delicately on a luxurious blue velvet cloth.
Unlike the more formal still lifes of European tradition, Heade's composition feels intimate and almost sensual, with the waxy petals of the magnolias glowing against the deep rich background. The velvet is not just a backdrop but a dramatic stage that elevates the flowers to a near-sacred level. This painting is widely regarded as one of Heade’s finest floral works and reflects his broader interest in merging natural beauty with elegant design.
Today, Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC and remains an iconic example of 19th-century American still life.
What's included:
– A hand-rendered canvas printed on soft glitter poured glue
– A complete set of premium resin drills, with extra drills included for peace of mind
– A matching color border around the design to give a matted look and make framing easier
– A high-quality printed legend on thick paper for easy reference
– A sticker sheet for organizing your drills
Final Touch: Thoughtfully packed by hand in Jacksonville, Florida