Torn Metal - Torn Metal Product:5 Square Russell Thurston looks at every

Russell Thurston looks at every painting as an experiment and exploration

Birds hide in the bushes while a dog prepares to explore the water's frozen edge

Uniquely cut from one solid piece of ash

Printed professionally on cotton Hahnemuhle paper with archival inks

Far from ordinary

Torn Metal - Torn Metal Product:5 Square Russell Thurston looks at everyMixed media wall sculpture made of 95% hand cast abaca paper. After it has dried and gesso is applied, the artist adds a cement mixture, which dries quickly for a beautifully cracked surface. She then covers the surface with encaustic wax. This deepens the color of the cracks and makes a smooth blended surface. A sand painted silver panel is fired and patina copper on wood is placed in the opening of the panel. Sold as a triptych as shown or