Recycled paper, black metallic leaf, acrylic and Japanese ink on wood, 12 x 9 x 2.5 inches. This piece was started on brown paper that I used to cover surfaces when I paint, and this particular one had silver leaf on it too which made the texture interesting to use. It had a lot of green and I ended up painting over a lot of it, but because it was such a beautiful color I left some.
It's moody and dark, but the silver will catch the light beautifully.
I would say this piece revealed itself through the process of the search from beginning to end. The artist's process sometimes you do not know where you will end up.
I stop when I see balance and when I can hang it in any direction and you will find something new.
The birch floating frame is stained black with Japanese ink to match the art.