This folk style Madonna is painted in rich deep rust tones set against a beautiful teal background. Starting with a plain wooden frame, I’ve created a rustic raised relief carving of Celtic knots and braids using texture medium finished with gold leaf to create the feeling of aged gold.

"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning."

~Louis L'Amour

Artist: Wendy Ryan
Title: At The Beginning
Medium: Acrylic on Masonite in Wooden Frame
Size: 6.5 X 8.5"

17 X 22 cm
Date: 2007