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Vintage mixed media collage using layers of paper, an altered photo from the 1920's, clips of poetry by Emily Dickinson and Lord Byron. Perfect gift for the romantic in your life. The original work is available by contacting me directly or prints through this site. It is a 10 x 10 x 1.5 piece, with finished sides so ready to hang but is also suitable for hanging. The encaustic wax finish gives it a filtered, dreamy quality while providing a protective finish that requires no glass or plexi covering.

Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, I grew up with a strong interest in art and was inspired by my dad, who was a draftsman. Art was my favorite subject in school, but unfortunately, in those days, it was not considered a viable career option. So, I went to college and got a degree in Textile Design. After 10 years working in New York city in that field, I joined the corporate world and my art was reduced to just a hobby. In 1995, I met my husband who lived in the San Francisco Bay Area and made the move across the country to join him. I always knew I would get back to my artwork and that seemed like a good time to begin taking watercolor classes. Over the years, I have taken multiple workshops with nationally known artists...