Evaluation Product:Evaluation pine needles

pine needles

The hand-hammered surface is richly textured

The sterling silver is heated to a matte finish with polished edges creating an interior glow

Constructed one piece at a time from hand-cut paper board

Evaluation Product:Evaluation pine needlesMixed media painting collage on cradled wood panel. Various mediumsacrylics, ink, acrylic markers, pens, and acrylic spray paintare applied to acetate and wet media polyester film to create layers of depth and texture. These elements are cut and collaged onto the panel, then layered with resin, which is further painted and collaged upon and embellished with textured resin details. The piece is sealed with a final coat of acrylic varnish, resulting in