About the Artwork and History:

This vibrant original piece features a stylized Christian cross beautifully rendered in a geometric mosaic pattern that mimics the appearance of traditional cathedral stained glass windows. Hand-rendered in January 2018, the artwork showcases an exceptional application of the classic mixed-media wax-resist technique. The artist carefully drafted the heavy, structural black outlines first using a dark, dense oil crayon or wax pastel barrier. Each individual section was then filled using hand-applied layers of colored pencil and light pigment washes in rich shades of green, yellow, purple, blue, and orange. Because oil-based drawing mediums naturally repel wet pigments, this technique keeps the vivid interior blocks completely sharp, contained, and distinct. The natural tooth of the fine art paper gives the entire composition a wonderful, tactile depth where the colors beautifully grab the grain. This piece stands out as a unique example of contemporary American religious folk art, combining classic spiritual iconography with a bold, graphic modernist aesthetic. Hailing from regional artisan spaces in Western Colorado, it is hand-signed and dated “1-18” along the bottom right margin by the artist, Richelle D. Epps.

Item Specifics and Dimensions:

- Artist: Richelle D. Epps

- Production Year: 2018 (Hand-signed and dated “1-18” lower right)

- Medium: Mixed Media Wax-Resist (Oil Pastel/Crayon, Colored Pencil, and Wash on Paper)

- Subject: Geometric Cross / Stained Glass Motif

- Style: Folk Art, Geometric Abstraction, Religious Expressionism, Americana

- Culture: American Christian Folk Art / Regional Colorado Artist

- Paper Dimensions: 8 inches by 10 inches

- Frame Dimensions: 10 3/4 inches by 8 3/4 inches by 3/4 inch thick

Condition:

This authentic hand-rendered artwork is in excellent condition, showing bright, lively color saturation with zero fading or sun damage. The artwork is fully enclosed and sits perfectly flat and snug within its display border. The 8x10 frame is constructed from a durable composite wood core and wrapped in a completely smooth, clean natural wood laminate finish. The back panel is secure, intact, and includes built-in mounting brackets for immediate vertical wall hanging. Please review all the high-resolution macro close-up photographs to fully appreciate the distinctive layered pigment textures, hand-drawn outline strokes, and the artist’s original signature line.

Shipping:

Your artwork will be carefully packed using secure, sturdy packaging to ensure it arrives at your doorstep completely safe and damage-free. We ship promptly so you can enjoy this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind statement piece in your home or collection in a timely fashion. Tracking will be provided as soon as the item is dispatched.