This ready to hang, matted framed art piece features an Impressionist painting of a cat laying on its side. From the time Chicago native Richard Wallich was nine years old, he knew he wanted to become a painter. He studied art in high school and at Eastern Illinois University. From there, he went to the American Academy of Art in Chicago and studied figure drawing. Wallich was attracted to impressionism by a desire to paint quickly and spontaneously, to immerse himself in the painting. It's a first impression--fast, quick, loose. Using dabs and swirls of paint, he creates a dazzling array of brightly colored images ranging from landscapes to figures to sports. In 1996, Richard was the official artist for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta and has since been commissioned by M&M Mars, American Airlines, Kodak, Coca Cola, NBC, and many others. An 11x14 giclee print under acrylic in a 16x20 wood frame. Giclee (jee-clay) is an advanced printmaking process for creating museum quality fine art reproductions. This high quality print is matted using black matting and comes in a wood frame. A clear acrylic facing is added to protect the print. The piece is fully assembled by professional framers and comes ready to hang. The black mat allows the image to really stand out, making it a great addition to any space.
