Starry Night Nativity Willow Tree

"Travel enriches my work in many ways. My recent trips to Vienna and Prague revealed the charm of weathered stone and marble surfaces adorned with touches of gold. These unexpected golden highlights caught the light in fascinating ways across paintings, decorative arts, and architecture, bringing a dynamic blend of rustic and refined beauty to the buildings. "This experience influenced the techniques I applied to the Starry Night Nativity, such as using gold leaf and color gradations. I added gold dots to symbolize light, energy, hope, and inner strength, aiming to create a piece of enduring value that could be cherished for years or even passed down through generations. "The Starry Night Nativity presented a challenge to convey a story and captivate the viewer within a compact space. The figures are housed in an 8" box that opens into a triptych, unveiling a starry night around an intimate scene. The deep blue hues and sparkling gold offer a jewel-like nod to historical art objects. "