Michael Parkes – Iconic Drawing – The Circle of Life

5.045,87 (No VAT)

This special edition is limited to 5 boxes including one original Drawing, Michael Parkes’ latest book, presented in a richly detailed, golden handcrafted box, adorned with elegant gold embossing.
The edition includes a hand-signed bookmark, created exclusively for this edition. The edition is signed and numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Artist

Michael Parkes

Dimensions

16.5 x 12.8 inch / 42 × 32,5 cm

Type

Art Book

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Original

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Special Edition

Material

Original Drawing on Vellum

In stock

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Artwork Info

Michael Parkes – Iconic Drawing – The Circle of Life

Michael Parkes-outside

Whenever I begin developing a painting, it always starts with small, quick sketches. When a sketch shows potential, I create a larger, more refined drawing on vellum — which often becomes the foundation for a final painting. I work with vellum because of its slight transparency, which allows me to easily mirror the image. This is a technique I learned and relied on during my time creating stone lithographs, where drawing in reverse was essential.

Recently, I revisited the many sketches I’ve saved over the past 40 years. For this edition, I’ve selected five of them and will refine each one — allowing the original idea to fully emerge. As some of the drawings are still in progress, I cannot yet reveal them all. However, the first one is When Woman Rule the World, and the remaining four will be posted as they are completed — and made available for immediate purchase. Each drawing is done on vellum, framed in a passepartout, and presented together with the book and special book marker in a beautifully embossed gold handmade box.

Five Unique Editions to Choose From:
Choose from five distinctive editions: The Hardcover Edition, Dedication Edition, The Golden Angel Edition, Iconic Sketch Edition, and Iconic Drawing Edition—each accompanied by a specially designed bookmark, hand-signed by me.

product info

Original Drawing with Pencil on Vellum

The Original Study Sketch on Vellum has a size of 16.5 x 12.8 inch / 42 × 32,5 cm,

Art Book

This deluxe hardcover edition is a true collector’s item, adorned with elegant, embossed gold detailing and finished with a velvety soft-touch laminate that feels as refined as it looks. Inside, you’ll find 380 full-color pages, meticulously printed on premium 170-gram silk paper to ensure exceptional image clarity, rich color depth, and a tactile, smooth experience with every turn of the page.

Designed in a generous coffee table format — 13 x 11.5 inches (33 × 29 cm) — the book offers ample space for each artwork to be appreciated in stunning detail, making it not just a publication, but a centerpiece for any art lover’s collection.

Hand Signed Bookmark

Only during the Presale, you received a special designed bookmark with layered gold.
The size is 3.5 x 13inch / 9 x 33cm and hand signed by Michael Parkes.

Hand Crafted Deluxe Box

The original painting sketch and book are presented together in a luxurious golden, hand-crafted shell box, meticulously made in the Netherlands.
Inside the box, the book is elegantly nestled at the base, with the artwork carefully placed on top — creating a stunning presentation that reflects the quality and sophistication of the contents within.

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