Diluting was all over the place—and that was part of their story. They began as a warm, fiery piece, layered with gesso and paint, sanded in meditative cycles. Then came an unexpected shift: a deep green emerged, cooling the surface, creating something unexpectedly beautiful.
When the piece chose dark purple and brown pens for my stream of consciousness journaling, I resisted. I hated every moment of it. It felt like pulling teeth. Creating them diluted my trust in the process—and in myself. It was deeply uncomfortable, and I wasn’t in love with what was appearing.
But still, they called for more sanding. Slowly, the intention behind the discomfort began to surface. I started to see what they were doing. Even then, I hesitated. The piece reflected truths I didn’t want to face—about healing, about surrender, about letting go of control.
Then came a surprise: multiple cool colors along the edges of their shape, shifting the energy toward something gentler. At their core, a fiery warmth remained—softened by a near-transparent veil of disappearing icy blue. Through all this, they revealed their essence: a meditation on contrast, resistance, and the alchemy of fire meeting ice.
Dimensions:
Height:12 ”
Width: 11.5”
Depth: 1”**
(Measurements are rounded to the nearest half-inch. If you need exact dimensions in centimeters, please contact me.)
Construction & Display: This piece is created on a wood panel with intentionally visible sides to highlight the medium's character. On the back, small wooden blocks are secured to lift the artwork slightly from the wall, creating a floating effect with a soft shadow. The piece comes ready to hang with a sawtooth hanger installed. **The depth includes the blocks and the board.
Copyright Notice: This is an original work of art by Laura Stillmunkes, and copyright registration is currently pending with the U.S. Copyright Office. All rights to reproduce or distribute this piece remain with the artist unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Diluting was all over the place—and that was part of their story. They began as a warm, fiery piece, layered with gesso and paint, sanded in meditative cycles. Then came an unexpected shift: a deep green emerged, cooling the surface, creating something unexpectedly beautiful.
When the piece chose dark purple and brown pens for my stream of consciousness journaling, I resisted. I hated every moment of it. It felt like pulling teeth. Creating them diluted my trust in the process—and in myself. It was deeply uncomfortable, and I wasn’t in love with what was appearing.
But still, they called for more sanding. Slowly, the intention behind the discomfort began to surface. I started to see what they were doing. Even then, I hesitated. The piece reflected truths I didn’t want to face—about healing, about surrender, about letting go of control.
Then came a surprise: multiple cool colors along the edges of their shape, shifting the energy toward something gentler. At their core, a fiery warmth remained—softened by a near-transparent veil of disappearing icy blue. Through all this, they revealed their essence: a meditation on contrast, resistance, and the alchemy of fire meeting ice.
Dimensions:
Height:12 ”
Width: 11.5”
Depth: 1”**
(Measurements are rounded to the nearest half-inch. If you need exact dimensions in centimeters, please contact me.)
Construction & Display: This piece is created on a wood panel with intentionally visible sides to highlight the medium's character. On the back, small wooden blocks are secured to lift the artwork slightly from the wall, creating a floating effect with a soft shadow. The piece comes ready to hang with a sawtooth hanger installed. **The depth includes the blocks and the board.
Copyright Notice: This is an original work of art by Laura Stillmunkes, and copyright registration is currently pending with the U.S. Copyright Office. All rights to reproduce or distribute this piece remain with the artist unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
