Large Modern Mixxed Media Hot Air Balloon Drawing Signed Susan Castriota Hoag 89

This is a very pleasant picture of three hot air balloons soaring amongst the clouds. The artist uses ink and colored pencil to create the balloons with a good use of stipling to create shadows. The technique used to create the background of sky and clouds contrast the balloons in the best way.
The dimensions of the visible artwork are 16.5" × 22.5".
The frame measures 23" × 29.5".
Artist Bio:
"Award winning artist, Susan Castriota, has hand-drawn hundreds of custom illustrations of private homes, historical landmarks and city skylines for over thirty-five years. Her holiday greeting cards were sold at Marshall Fields, Saks, and the White House gift shop. Other patrons include various politicians, law firms, fundraising entities, and corporations like The H.J. Heinz Company, Farley Candy Co, PNC Bank, and the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Organization. The National Cathedral (Washington, DC) granted Castriota permission to paint its likeness, a rare privilege granted to few artists. She