My Soul Soars - Square Size:Small square raw-cut diamond set in

square raw-cut diamond set in a 22k gold bezel

Painted with acrylics on canvas and enhanced with a clear satin varnish that accentuates the vibrant colors

The glass is formed and blown gradually

Sides are painted a solid blue color (Maxi Teal by Sherwin Williams) and finished with a final varnish

The final piece is textured with a hand grinder for a beautiful satin finish that highlights the elemental quality of the metal

My Soul Soars - Square Size:Small square raw-cut diamond set inThis mixed media piece features an original photograph printed with archival pigment inks on cotton printmaking paper; artist Yukoi Ishii then highlights the image with colored pencils and acrylic paint to create a painterly effect and affixes the print to a cradled wood panel with non toxic adhesive. She then coats the piece with wax to give the image a translucent quality, paints the sides of the board black, and finishes it with a clear protective