"Impressions," original art, 36" x 36"

The rich iron oxide patina of this piece is created using rusty metal placed on wet canvas to create interesting marks. Iron is a grounding element, and the very core of our planet is composed of molten iron. The iron art keeps us connected to the Earth plane, has a grounding influence, and evokes a sense of safety, security, stability and well-being. The background painting was done with bone black powder and soy milk to bind the dry pigment to the canvas. The center piece was created using rust and eucalyptus leaves on canvas with contemplative hand stitching to accent the design and give it texture.