Celtic House Blessing

May your troubles be less
and your blessings be more
and nothing but happiness
come through your door.

The story is included on the back of each piece.

Represents the Spirit of Clan, the guiding force of the Celtic culture. Also shows the protective efforts of the ancestor's spirits. Denotes awe and respect for the forces of Nature. The Celtic Family Circle, The top two rings represent parenthood and the equal status of husband and wife in the Celtic culture. The lower ring shows the natural dominion of parents over children and their obligation of protection and care. This denotes the bonds of the family. Represents the dominion of man over the beasts and their responsibility to be worthy guardians.

This item makes a great housewarming gift or a unique realtor closing gift.

The frame dimensions are 12" x 16"

There is a smaller version available
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Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me to use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different from the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing the wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are really painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edges or new pigments. I spend about 75% of my time with the painted finishes.

About Mat Options
All Mats are acid-free and this work includes the mat of your choice. See the pictures above to select your mat. Your piece will be painted to best match your mat.

About Frame Options
The frame dimensions are 12" x 16"
Matted Only
Just the acid-free mats - No Frame.

Black Frames are matte black anodized aluminum frames.