The stunning gem-like blue of the Lapis Lazuli can be seen gracing the shrubs and hillsides of North America from the Great Plains to the West Coast. 
 
 This beautiful collage begins as a hand cut lino block that is inked and run through an etching press. The embossed image is then hand painted with professional, lightfast watercolors; and the background meticulously cut and removed. A new background is painted using watercolor and premium Fabriano watercolor paper. Finally, everything is collaged together to complete the work.
 
       Artwork is museum mounted using an acid free mat and backing material, ready for framing. Mat is sized to fit a standard 8"X10" frame