Barbara Canepa - 1 Original colour drawing - Skydoll - 2009

Barbara Canepa – Original Mixed Media Drawing – Signed and Dedicated – 2009 Artist: Barbara Canepa (Italy, 1969) Year: 2009 Technique: Original mixed media drawing on paper, with ink, coloured accents, glitter and decorative relief elements Dimensions: 31 × 21 cm Signature: Hand-signed in the lower right corner Dedication: Personally dedicated Provenance: Aix-en-Provence, France, 2009 Type: Unique original artwork (1/1) Description Beautiful and entirely original mixed media illustration by renowned Italian comic book artist and illustrator Barbara Canepa, internationally celebrated as the co-creator of the acclaimed comic series Sky Doll, together with Alessandro Barbucci. Canepa is one of the distinctive figures in contemporary European comic art. Her work is characterised by elegant female characters, expressive faces and a highly recognisable visual style combining European comics, Japanese manga and animation influences. This charming original drawing depicts a playful, winking female character with flowing hair and an elaborate fantasy-inspired costume. Executed in delicate black ink lines, the illustration is enhanced with subtle silver and gold-coloured accents, shimmering glitter and small three-dimensional decorative stars, creating a rich and visually appealing composition. The artwork was drawn entirely by hand on Barbara Canepa's own illustrated stationery, which bears the printed copyright notice 2008 MC Productions / Barbucci / Canepa along the right margin. This printed notice relates to the stationery itself, not to the original drawing. The illustration is personally signed by Barbara Canepa in the lower right corner. The sheet also bears the handwritten inscription Aix-en-Provence 2009, documenting the place and year. Highlights 100% original, hand-executed artwork, not a print or reproduction. Created by Barbara Canepa, co-creator of Sky Doll. Unique mixed media illustration with intricate decorative details. Executed on the artist's own illustrated stationery. Hand-signed and personally dedicated by the artist. Dated Aix-en-Provence, 2009. Attractive large format of 31 × 21 cm. An appealing collector's piece for enthusiasts of European comic art, Sky Doll and original fantasy illustrations. Condition Good condition, with the original decorative elements preserved. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. A unique and highly decorative original illustration by one of the most recognisable female artists in contemporary European comics.

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