The Healer's Hand Series No. 33

 This new mixed media piece measures 7.5 inches wide (19.05 cm), 11 inches high (27.94 cm) and 1.5 inches deep (3.81 cm).  Inspired by the ancient symbols of Native Americans from the Southwest and the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi. It is created with found objects, fabric, lumber, acrylic paint, aged hardware, hemp cord, wire, metal and slow stitching.

First I gathered elements  for this piece.

The background fabric is a piece of canvas I had rust stained.

The first layout.

I love to arrange the items of each work to get where I want to go. Close to the final layout for work.

The next five photos are detail images from the completed piece. Once the work was complete I mounted it on a 1 by 6 inch length of lumber that I had sanded and painted to look like a dark piece of wood.

The finished piece of the new Wabi-Sabi mixed media artwork.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my artwork.