“Power Burst" - Mother Earth Fire Series 2” - Original Oil Painting by Marilyn Wells

This Oil Painting Original, 20“ x 24“, oil and cold wax, on basswood panel, was inspired by...

What was said to the rose

that made it open was said

to me here in my chest.

  - Rumi “What Was Told To The Rose” 2302OCW

Mother Earth, Fire Series 2

I've been exploring a technique new to me but that's been around for hundreds of years - cold wax. I have always loved the icons of the Middle East and the Orthodox churches in particular, and wanted to introduce more of the rich and broken textures that appear in those icons after a few hundred years of wear and weathering. I am delighted to say I am achieving the results I want, as in this painting, larger than my earlier ones.

This painting is about luxuriating in the beauty of nature and art as they come together in a richly textured surface. The subject matter is mystical and romantic, which appeals to me in many ways. Painting abstractly leaves much to you, the viewer to interpret for yourself with all your own personal nuances and meanings.

This oil paintings is a unique art work on …….… It comes with its own Certificate of Authentication.

I’m happy to send more photos and details upon request. 

Prints available. Contact me.