Welcome to Merlot Designs!

Hello, my name is Michelle Loraine French!

This is my online store, thanks for dropping by.

For years I have created paintings and drawings in a variety of formats on a lot of different subjects. After i've completed them I always hang them on the walls of my house. Every room has at least one or two of my creations. Some have lots!

My favourite type of subject is life drawing, but as I also enjoy gardening, flowers (especially sunflowers) are also a favourite of mine!

However, whenever anyone would come to the house, they always asked if I would sell them something! They would quite literally point to a painting or a drawing and ask "How much would you accept for that?".

I have never painted for money or done any commissions for a fee. But, after numerous requests I have decided to produce some very high quality print copies of my own original artwork.

I have decided to use nothing but the best materials for the prints. The inks used in the printing process have been tested to last for more than 200 years without fading! Yes, you did read that correctly, 200 years! The inks are classed as museum quality. The printing process uses the same type of heavy duty canvas that professional artists use for painting themselves. This is then stretched over a wooden frame, giving the ultimate in hiqh quality finishes.

This is my own business, started specifically to produce the high quality prints that I require, for you! All the printing and framing is done in-house, as I wanted to keep a tight control on the quality of the finished article.

I have invested heavily in the latest in print technology, inks and fabrics. Some of the technology is so cutting edge, that it has only been available for a couple of weeks!

This is a family run firm. I am grateful for your support.

Thanks.

Michelle

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