Song of a Waxwing A173105 bold grid fashioned in acrylic

bold grid fashioned in acrylic paint

100% cotton Hahnemuhle paper

Three graceful leaves made from oxidized or bright sterling silver and 23k gold leaf are joined in these expressive earrings

the rectangular forms of this piece are inlayed with pierced tubing

This painting has many layers of very thick white paint added to give the piece plenty of substance and dimension

Song of a Waxwing A173105 bold grid fashioned in acrylicThis mixed media piece features an original photograph printed with archival pigment inks on cotton printmaking paper; artist Yukoi Ishii then highlights the image with colored pencils to create a painterly effect and affixes the print to a cradled wood panel with non toxic adhesive. She then coats the piece with wax to give the image a translucent quality, paints the sides of the board black, and finishes it with a clear protective acrylic. Signed