Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal it narrows in the back

it narrows in the back for comfort

Sterling silver posts & backs

This is truly an oil that painted itself

each piece is created using many layers of drips and pours

Snakes and serpents carry historical significance

Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal it narrows in the backThe wall pieces are made of 95% hand cast abca paper. When it has dried and is gessoed the artist applies a white joint compound mixture which when dried quickly will create a beautifully cracked surface. The artist covers the surface with encaustic wax ( bees wax ) which after the cracks are darkened makes a smooth blended surface. The figures are cut out of cedar wood and wrapped with patina blue or fired copper. They are then attached to a textured