{"product_id":"sanctuary-fine-art-prints-by-artist-christie-marie-elder","title":"Sanctuary - Fine Art Prints - by Artist Christie Marie Elder","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA humpback whale lifts its massive fluke from the luminous waters off Lahaina, cascading water catching the light as Maui’s mountains rise beyond. Layers of blue, turquoise, violet, and reflected sky give the scene a quiet sense of depth and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI painted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e years before I would eventually make Hawaiʻi my home. At the time, Maui lived strongly in my imagination. From a young age, I dreamed of someday moving to the islands and opening an art gallery on Front Street in Lahaina—then one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated art destinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting was created from that dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have always felt a deep fascination with the creatures of the ocean and with the enormous world that exists beneath its surface. There is something humbling about sharing this planet with animals whose lives unfold largely beyond our view. Through my art, I find myself continually reaching toward that connection—wanting to know the ocean more deeply, to feel a relationship with the life within it, and to become a better steward of the natural world wherever I can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was painted, the devastating Lahaina fire changed the meaning of this piece for me in a way I could never have anticipated. What began as a painting inspired by a place I longed to be part of now also carries a memory of Lahaina as I knew and imagined it then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a painting about reverence, hope, belonging, and the pull toward Hawaiʻi that began long before I knew where that dream would eventually lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Original Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was painted in transparent watercolor using a traditional approach that relied on preserving the white of the paper rather than painting white back in later. The luminous whites in the whale, spray, and reflected light all came from the paper itself, carefully protected and revealed throughout the painting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original also includes layers of mineral and semi-precious gemstone pigments woven through areas of the water and reflected light, creating subtle shifts of shimmer and depth that are especially beautiful in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile a print cannot fully recreate every surface effect of the original watercolor, it does allow the composition, atmosphere, and spirit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to be enjoyed in a beautiful and accessible form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Print Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fine art prints are created from my original 2016 watercolor painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Paper Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach print is produced to preserve the artwork’s color, movement, and sense of depth as faithfully as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christie Marie Elder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watercolor with mineral and semi-precious gemstone pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Humpback whale off Lahaina, Maui, Hawaiʻi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\" H × 30\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchase of this print does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights. All artwork and imagery remain the property of the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPEN EDITION FINE ART PRINT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-edition fine art reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of an original artwork by Christie Marie Elder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-edition prints are created without a fixed edition limit, making them an approachable way to collect and enjoy my artwork while still receiving a professionally produced fine art reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach print is made to order using archival-quality materials and professional fine art printing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLD PRESS FINE ART PAPER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Press Textured Matte Fine Art Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chosen for its rich surface and its ability to complement the character of watercolor and painterly artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper is a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e340 gsm, 100% cotton rag, acid-free fine art paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a neutral-white, heavily textured matte surface. Its texture is reminiscent of traditional watercolor paper, allowing color, detail, and subtle variations in the artwork to reproduce beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine art paper prints are sold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunframed and unmatted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to choose a presentation that works with your own space and style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause many of my paintings have their own unique proportions, I prefer to preserve the artwork’s original composition rather than crop it simply to fit standard frame dimensions. A custom-cut mat is an easy way to fit the print into a larger standard frame while keeping the complete image visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMETAL PRINT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal prints give the artwork a luminous, contemporary presentation with particularly rich color, crisp detail, and beautiful depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image is reproduced onto a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolymer-coated aluminum surface using dye-sublimation printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a process in which the image becomes part of the coated surface rather than sitting on top of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished print is lightweight, durable, water-resistant, and scratch-resistant, with especially vibrant color and strong contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach metal print includes an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einset frame on the back with hanging wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and arrives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The recessed mounting system allows the artwork to sit slightly away from the wall, creating a clean, contemporary floating effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal is one of my favorite choices for artwork featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater, tropical color, night skies, reflections, and luminous blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, because the medium can give those colors wonderful visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the metal print itself does not recreate metallic or reflective pigments that may be present in the original painting unless specifically stated in the artwork description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVAILABLE SIZES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artwork is offered only in sizes that work well with its composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than forcing every image into the same standard proportions, I preserve the artwork’s intended shape whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable sizes for this artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 × 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.5 × 27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 × 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions refer to the printed artwork itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE TO ORDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fine art print is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade especially for you after your order is placed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than pulled from mass-produced inventory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy professional fine art printing partner produces each piece using calibrated professional printing equipment and archival-quality materials before carefully preparing it for shipment. My partner provides fulfillment, so the print is produced and shipped directly to you as part of Kaua‘i Christie’s Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each piece is made to order, please allow several business days for production before shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your print has completed production, it is carefully packaged for shipment and tracking information is provided when available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger paper prints are normally protected and shipped rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Flat shipping may be available for certain sizes for an additional charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Prints:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metal prints are securely packaged to protect the surface and edges during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction and shipping are separate stages. Please allow time for your artwork to be created before carrier transit begins. Delivery times vary by destination and shipping method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor time-sensitive orders, please contact Kaua‘i Christie’s Art before ordering so I can help determine the best available option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT COLOR \u0026amp; REPRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI take care to reproduce the color and character of each original artwork as faithfully as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease keep in mind that every screen displays color somewhat differently, so the artwork you receive may vary slightly from what you see on your phone, tablet, or computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause an original painting may contain texture, metallic pigments, gemstone watercolor, surface sheen, or other materials that interact physically with light, some qualities of an original simply cannot be duplicated in a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen an artwork includes one of these special effects, I’ll note it in the individual artwork description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Paper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Framing behind protective glazing is recommended. 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