8x10" Peace - #6

May the beholder have peace!   The sixth piece in this series has been carefully crafted with hopeful intentions to manifest the most favorable, desirable outcomes for the owner and beholder. Dripping with symbolism, acrylic paint is made with sustainably sourced, freshwater pearls and detailed onto luxurious cotton paper with watercolor paint and deckled edge.     Pearls are formed when a foreign body enters a mollusk and disrupts its natural state of being. The mollusk then works to build a barrier around the irritant, thus creating the beautiful gem that many societies have hailed for generations as a symbol of fertility and good fortune over obstacles. As the saying goes, "No grit, no pearl!" The color blue is believed to represent rest, tranquility, wisdom, stability, and faith, among other traits.    The actual painting size is approximately 4x6". To best showcase the fine details of these paintings and protect it once framed, I have backed and matted them! They will fit an 8x10"