“Celtic Cross”
This was inspired from looking over photos of the historical crosses in Ireland. So here I go again! This is a bold thickly layered gold cross on a black background that totally makes it “pop out” at you. The four spaces on the sides are complex knots that are paint with reddish orange colors. You are also reminded of the same colors of knots in the center and each of the four parts of the cross. This cross has a sort oriental feel to it.
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The inspiration for this piece came from the carpet pages from the “Book of Kells”.
I just love hearts and all shapes really including the beautiful gold diamond in the middle!
I had just finished reading one of those great books about Henry VIII England so I was really in the mood for knots and crowns.
“Trust” This piece was painted in a deep Irish green. The large knotwork cross in the middle was done with a very bold gold leaf. The background directly behind the cross was painted with a striking lighter green to make the image of the cross “pop”. One of my favorite Bible verses is illuminated in […]
“Trust” This piece was painted in a deep Irish green. The large knotwork cross in the middle was done with a very bold gold leaf. The background directly behind the cross was painted with a striking lighter green to make the image of the cross “pop”. One of my favorite Bible verses is illuminated in […]
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