Even death must bow....

mixed media, studio wrapped canvas~j.N-L

How?

This piece was created using a small four x four inch studio wrapped canvas, one of my own hand sculpted skulls, one of my youngest son's precious plastic lizards, and some dried/dyed hydrangea blossoms from last Winter.

The painted background was created using Adirondack Alcohol Inks (I just love these darn inks). I used a two part epoxy to adhere the skull and the lizard.

What Does It Mean?

The theme for this week's creative play day was "beauty".

Right now, the earth is waking up in response to the relentless nudgings of the coming Spring.

Is there anything more beautiful than Spring?

This piece was also influenced by the beginning of the Lenten season. Although I don't observe Lent the way many do, I do recognize Lent as an important time to pray and prepare for the resurrection of Christ.

So for me:

Spring + The Risen Lord + Eternal Life and Salvation = BEAUTY