'Secrets' Framed Original

"When you love something, it tells you all of its secrets." — Bob Parsons

This original mixed media collage is made from paper, acrylic paint, colored pencils, and hand-stitched embroidery thread. The stitching was sewn through watercolor paper, which was later adhered to museum-quality foam core with hand-painted yellow edges and mounted to acid-free mat board behind UV-protective glass.

Like most of my pieces, this one is made up of collected things with stories of their own. The bird came from a vintage photography magazine, and the illustrations were sourced from vintage children's books. The small metal piece extending from the artwork was once part of a broken earring of mine, and the strip of orange in the lower left corner is fluorescent paper.

The quote in this piece comes from Bob Parsons and immediately stuck with me.

I think about that idea often. Whether it's art, writing, gardening, cooking, relationships, or building a business, the things we spend time with slowly start revealing themselves to us. The longer we stay curious and keep showing up, the more we begin to understand the nuances, patterns, and little details that weren't visible in the beginning.

I believe expertise isn't something you arrive at overnight. It comes from paying attention, making mistakes, trying again, and putting in the time. Eventually, if you love something enough and stay with it long enough, it starts sharing its secrets with you.

A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with the artwork.

Framed Size: 19.5" × 16.5"

This custom frame was sealed and finished by the artist.