{"product_id":"tropical-flame-fine-art-prints-by-artist-christie-marie-elder","title":"Tropical Flame – Fine Art Prints – by Artist Christie Marie Elder","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep magenta Hawaiian ginger rises through brilliant tropical foliage, glowing against saturated greens, turquoise, and blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Flame is a fine art print of my original 2018 watercolor— a celebration of tropical color, brilliant sunlight, and just a little sweet heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the things I love most about red ginger is its extraordinary depth of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blossoms can move from vivid pink and crimson into almost wine-colored shadows, while the surrounding leaves seem to contain every possible version of tropical green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there was something else about the flower that always made me smile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo me, a tall ginger bloom looks a little like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edaytime tiki torch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rising through the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd from there, the title practically named itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tropical Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the title carries another meaning too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something about being in the tropics with someone you love—the warm air, slower evenings, music, beautiful surroundings, and freedom from ordinary routines—that can make an already familiar love feel a little more illuminated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt isn't necessarily about starting a new flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about the one that's already there—the kind that can be stoked, strengthened, and made brighter when two people get the chance to simply enjoy one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps that's part of why I've always loved flowers as a gift between people who share a life. They can say quite a lot without needing many words:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI see you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI choose you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd I still feel the flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, that feeling is wrapped in the colors of the islands—lush greens, brilliant sunlight, deep magenta, and just a little sweet heat. 🔥😉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eTropical Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was created entirely in transparent watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the disciplines I value most in watercolor is allowing the paper itself to create the brightest whites rather than painting them back in afterward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no white paint in the original painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe luminous light areas are preserved watercolor paper. The brilliant starburst of sunlight striking the leaf was created differently: that flash was carefully revealed back through the painted surface, along with subtle gemstone shimmer accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose physical details—transparent pigment, paper, and shifting shimmer—belong uniquely to the original watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fine art print preserves the color, composition, tropical luminosity, and visual energy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the changing surface effects remain part of the original artwork's one-of-a-kind character.\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 2018 watercolor painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical Flame\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Art Paper Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach print is produced to preserve the vibrant tropical color, strong contrast, and luminous quality of the original artwork 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\u003eTropical Flame\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 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watercolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14\" H × 21\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $9,000\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\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\u003cp\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\u003e14 × 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 × 27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 × 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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