Whidbey Island Pier A168969 Mounted on 12x12" black slate

Mounted on 12x12" black slate with protective clear coat

which involves making highly-patterned glass ''tiles'

acid-etched finish gives the surface a sophisticated feel

The irregular black border accentuates the colorful interior design

The top is made with a new piece of US made 11 gauge steel

Whidbey Island Pier A168969 Mounted on 12x12" black slateThis painting is part of the artist's Nihonga collection. It was made using the traditional Japanese mineral pigment painting methods; a labor intensive process that involves making water based paints, binders, and glue using natural materials bought in Japan. Mineral pigments, pine soot (sumi), indigo, and oxidized Japanese silver leaf all play their part in this finely veiled, multi layered painting on Kumohadamashi washi paper stretched on a canvas