Iguana A142658 wood joinery techniques such as

wood joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon and half laps are used in place of metal fasteners

and hammered to form lightly domed pebble shapes

a triple layer

A distinct take on a childhood favorite

antique white mat is used with museum glass to create a frame that is in the spirit of craftsmanship inherent in egg tempera painting

Iguana A142658 wood joinery techniques such asIguana shows the artist's interest painting exotic animals. She is not drawn to painting household pets, but prefers capturing wildlife in its environment. Details in the background were achieved by negative painting, starting with pale colors and cutting out shapes with progressively darker washes. Original watercolor painting on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Watercolor paper is signed on the bottom corner. Matted with a three inch off white mat.