This painting is the 2nd in a series of sentiments paintings based on some of the best loved poetry from one very close to me who has passed on. The poem by Thomas Carlyle, incorporated into the piece reads: !

"A Mystic bond of brotherhood makes all men one." Thomas Carlyle.!

Mixed Media Collage Includes:: Hand sculpted paper for the mask (aprox. .75" thick) Silk fabric remnants, fresco style sculptural materials, sand, and semi-precious stones and glass beads. The stones are: Garnet, Freshwater pearl and Amethyst.!

This original mixed media painting has been created on an a custom built panel with a hemlock cradled frame. The cradle is textured and painted in continuation of the frontal design, no need to frame!