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What Lies Beneath: Fly Away Home, 9x12"

What Lies Beneath: Fly Away Home, 9x12"

$380.00 USD
$380.00 USD
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What Lies Beneath: Fly Away Home Acrylic, gold leaf, and textural medium on wood panel — 9×12" in handmade solid wood frame

Above the surface, a flock lifts from a lone tree in full leaf, red flowers dotting the grass below. The birds know something. They know where home is, where to return, where the roots are.

Below the surface is where this painting really lives. A dense, complex world of earth and root and mineral — rich reds and deep purples, gold catching in the highlights — a whole ecosystem that most of us will never see and rarely think about. But it is always there, working. Supporting the tree, the flowers, the birds, the grass. Supporting us.

Fly Away Home is part of the What Lies Beneath series — a body of work exploring the hidden depths of the natural world, and the systems and structures that sustain all life, quietly, beneath our feet.

The technique is uniquely the artist's own. The lower half is built up with textural medium, creating genuine physical depth in the soil — a landscape you can almost feel as much as see. The sky is laid over gold leaf, warm and luminous against the rich darkness below. Both layers shift as the light in the room changes, and as you move around them. No two viewings are quite the same.

The panel comes in a handmade solid wood frame, ready to hang.

Materials Acrylic paint, gold leaf, and textural medium on wood panel. Handmade solid wood frame.

Dimensions 9×12" painted surface. Framed outer dimensions: 11x14"

Care Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. The textured surface is sealed but delicate — avoid touching it. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use water or cleaning products on the surface.

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JEWELRY
Most pure metals, especially copper and bronze, can react and darken when they come into contact with the air or with acids, oils and other chemicals on the skin. This is called patina and is a natural process which can actually give quite a beautiful result. The speed and level of discoloration varies from person to person — some people don’t experience any discoloration at all.

All jewelry requires occasional cleaning to keep raw metals bright and remove any tarnish. Use a little soap in warm water and gently brush with a soft toothbrush, rinse and air dry. Patinated pieces do not suffer the same darkening because the patina already coats the surface. Don’t scrub these — it may remove the color treatment.
Remember to not shower, sleep or exercise while wearing your jewelry and, where possible, store it in airtight boxes or bags.

I seal my jewelry pieces with Renaissance Wax to protect the surface. You can use an acid-free wax (such as good quality automotive wax) to re-seal it if needed. Wax isn’t permanent, but is preferable because it doesn’t crack and flake over time.

I use nickel free materials in all my products and most of the ear-wires are surgical steel. If you have any questions or concerns about reactions or metal allergies, please reach out prior to purchase. Thank you!

PAINTINGS
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading over time. The surface is sealed, but avoid touching the painted area — the oils from skin can affect the finish. To clean, gently dust with a soft dry cloth. Do not use water or cleaning products on the surface

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