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Keith standing James also said that one day he hopes to commission
next to the another painting to celebrate some of his other Koi – but
finished painting.
on a blue background to incorporate his Kumonryu!
When working on commissioned paintings Keith
requests at least 4 photos from different angles per Koi
so he can work out the correct markings. He likes to
involve the client in the design process and then works
closely from the provided photographs of their Koi
collection to get a realistic likeness.

Many of Keith’s paintings take months to complete and
commissions can vary widely. Some of Keith’s favourite
‘Koi Circling I’ –
featuring the many commissions include 6 box canvas paintings (12" × 30")
individual patterns of with 2 Koi on each for the Director of Quality Koi
Kohaku. Company (USA), ‘The Koi Circle’ a 47" × 47" box
canvas and ‘Koi Triptych’ (3 ×) of 20" × 60" box
canvases.
Keith also creates paintings of other subjects (mainly
fish and nature related) and has a selection of paintings,
prints, greeting cards and 3 children’s picture books
(written and illustrated by Keith) available.
New – Keith has just released ‘Koi Circling I’ as a limited
edition Giclée print on Platinum Etching 285gsm paper.
Edition size 250 worldwide, each print is individually
hand signed, titled, numbered and accompanied by a
certificate of authenticity. Image size: 40cm × 40cm +
border. Print only: £80 (Post and Packing (UK): £5)
Framed with choice of white or black mount with black
frame and Styrene Protective sheet (which have same
clarity of glass): £98 (Post and Packing (UK): £10).

For further information on Keith’s art please visit his
website and social media pages or contact him for
further information.
www.keithsiddleart.com

https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Siddle-Artist-
Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/keith.siddle.artist/
https://twitter.com/keithsiddleart

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