"Variations" is painted with a metal scraper. No brushes were used in the creation of this piece. Many intense matte and metallic hues adorn this canvas. Dragonlfies are painted in stainless steel. This is a gallery wrapped canvas with staple free edges. The sides are painted in a satin black . One extra stretcher bar through the back for extra support. This painting is coated in a high quality artist varnish to retain its original beauty for many years to come.