Just Before the Stars

Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches, ready to hang Medium: Acrylic on invasive lionfish leather, cradled wood panel Description Caribbean Dreams Series | Piece 1 of 5 Painted in Denver, on leather from invasive Caribbean lionfish, this piece is not a literal landscape. It is what soft light, warm water, and sea air become when you miss them. That suspended moment in the tropics when the sky goes from pink to deep blue and everything hovers. The water holds the last light. The mountains go soft and dark. And just before the first stars appear, the whole world feels like it's holding its breath. The surface is built from 68 invasive lionfish skins, sourced from the same Caribbean waters that inspired the series. Each fish removed helps reduce pressure on native reef life. The material was part of the problem. In this painting, it becomes part of the solution. Includes: Signed and dated original artwork Certificate of authenticity Materials and impact card Complimentary digital wall mockup 48-hour courtesy hold available on request Press: Featured in an upcoming edition of What Women Create magazine. First of five paintings in the Caribbean Dreams series. As the collector of this piece, you’ll receive first look at the remaining paintings in the five-part Caribbean Dreams series as they are completed. Collecting information Just Before the Stars is a one-of-a-kind original work. Series: First in a five-part Caribbean Dreams series. Price includes insured shipping within the continental United States Have questions? Inquire about this piece I'll personally respond within 24 hours to discuss the piece, answer questions, and arrange a studio visit or video call. If you’d like to see additional installation images, close ups, or a simple mockup in your space, I'm happy to provide them.