{"title":"Silver Lining Mixed Media","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spirit-fox-original-watercolor-silver-ink","title":"Spirit Fox — Original Watercolor and Silver Ink","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery red fox emerges beneath a luminous night sky, surrounded by dark evergreens, stars, and sweeping clouds of blue, violet, and soft pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e was created in 2017 and \u003cspan\u003ebecame the beginning of an entirely new mixed-media direction in my work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting actually started with a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was experimenting with a large sheet of hot-pressed watercolor paper that behaved differently with water than I expected.\u003c\/span\u003e Rather than abandon an expensive piece of paper—or force it to become something it clearly did not want to be—I started thinking about another part of my artistic background:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etattooing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of tattoo work had taught me to think in strong lines, contained areas of color, movement, and graphic shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I began combining metallic silver linework with transparent watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat started as an experiment worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than that—it became something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e helped begin a body of mixed-media work I now call:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Lining Art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Silver Lining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name has a double meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe literal silver linework moves throughout the composition, separating and defining areas of transparent color much like the linework of a tattoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it also represents something I have experienced repeatedly as an artist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes an unexpected problem sends the work somewhere more interesting than the original plan ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e, watercolor and metallic silver begin to behave almost like two artistic languages meeting one another—one fluid and transparent, the other graphic and defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result became a fusion of my fine-art watercolor practice and the visual instincts I developed during my years as a tattoo artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA problem became an experiment.\u003cbr\u003eThe experiment became a technique.\u003cbr\u003eAnd the technique became a new body of work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was the silver lining. ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Fox Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fox itself carries a more personal meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, I’ve affectionately used the phrase \u003cstrong\u003e“Wild Fox Medicine”\u003c\/strong\u003e within my family around the natural, nurturing side of caring for the people I love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere along the way, I became my own version of a little medicine fox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild. 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I wanted it to exist somewhere between the physical and symbolic worlds—a fox with presence, intelligence, fire, and a little mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where the title \u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFire Beneath the Stars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fox’s coat is built from oranges, corals, reds, magentas, violets, and deeper shadow tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the fur literally, I wanted it to move almost like \u003cstrong\u003eflame\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metallic silver linework travels through those colors like energy, defining individual shapes while allowing the watercolor to remain fluid within them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst that warmth is the cool night:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edeep evergreen silhouettes, luminous blues, soft violet and pink clouds, and a sky filled with stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom across a room, \u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e reads boldly and almost graphically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp close, the painting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver linework becomes more apparent. Individual passages of watercolor emerge. The fox's eye, the patterns within the fur, the trees, stars, and metallic details invite a much slower look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps that is why this is one of those paintings that occasionally makes someone simply \u003cstrong\u003estop in the gallery and stare for a while.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is more to discover the longer you stay with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e is an original mixed-media work created with \u003cstrong\u003etransparent watercolor and metallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolor provides the luminous shifts of color throughout the fox, sky, and forest, while the silver linework introduces the graphic structure that became characteristic of my Silver Lining work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique draws from two different chapters of my artistic life—traditional watercolor painting and tattoo-influenced linework—bringing them together into one visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo reproduction can fully capture the way the metallic silver responds to changing light when the original is viewed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Art\u003c\/em\u003e has always meant more to me than the silver linework itself. I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining — finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with the watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Watercolor \u0026amp; Silver Ink · One of One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christie Marie Elder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Lining Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegun c. 2012 · Completed 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolor and metallic silver ink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\" H × 20\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\" H × 29½\" W × 2\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpirit Fox\u003c\/em\u003e is professionally presented in an unusually rich, layered frame featuring warm \u003cstrong\u003eburl-patterned wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deep \u003cstrong\u003emidnight-blue silk liner with visible twill texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a narrow antiqued metallic inner accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framing intentionally continues the palette of the painting beyond the artwork itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warmth and movement of the wood echo the fiery oranges and russets of the fox. The midnight-blue silk extends the depth of the night sky, while the metallic inner accent quietly relates back to the silver linework running throughout the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a slightly wild frame for a slightly wild painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seemed appropriate. 🦊✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessionally framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48350259052731,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/IMG_5366.jpg?v=1789111789"},{"product_id":"blue-hawaii-original-mixed-media","title":"Blue Hawaii - Original Mixed Media","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\" × 30\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$8,800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese finger waves move through a field of tropical plumeria in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an early work from my ongoing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together several influences that have followed me through different chapters of my life. My love of Japanese finger waves first grew through tattooing, where they often appear alongside imagery such as cherry blossoms and dragons. That visual language connected naturally with another part of my life — Japan became one of my favorite places to snowboard during my professional career, and I was always drawn to its art, culture, and relationship with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI combined those flowing Japanese-inspired waves with plumeria, a flower I deeply associate with Hawai‘i, bringing several of my favorite things together in one piece: water, Japan, tattoo art, and the tropical beauty of the islands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery became so personal to me that similar finger waves and plumeria now wrap from my wrist, up my left arm, across my shoulder and onto my chest and back as part of one of my largest tattoos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 2013, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents an earlier chapter in the evolution of the Silver Lining Series and a process I continue to explore and develop today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e is an original mixed-media work created with \u003cstrong\u003etransparent watercolor and metallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolor provides the luminous shifts of color throughout the waves and plumeria, while the silver linework introduces the graphic structure that became characteristic of my Silver Lining work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique draws from two different chapters of my artistic life—traditional watercolor painting and tattoo-influenced linework—bringing them together into one visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo reproduction can fully capture the way the metallic silver responds to changing light when the original is viewed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Art\u003c\/em\u003e has always meant more to me than the silver linework itself. I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining—finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with the watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23\" × 30\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver Lining Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $8,800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Hawaii is currently displayed in an antique gold frame from my personal collection. The display frame is not included with the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and fully insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and insured transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362705387707,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/BlueHawaii4WEB.jpg?v=1789497018"},{"product_id":"mana-silver-lining-series-mixed-media","title":"Mana - Silver Lining Series - Mixed Media","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMana\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003e20\" × 16\"\u003cbr\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$9,000 — professionally framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWarm plumeria glow against a deep tropical night in \u003cem\u003eMana\u003c\/em\u003e, an original mixed-media work from my \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It might happen while heading out for dinner or simply walking past a flowering tree after sunset, but that sudden rush of fragrance can completely change the atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI wanted \u003cem\u003eMana\u003c\/em\u003e to capture more than the appearance of plumeria. I wanted to paint the \u003cstrong\u003efeeling of their presence at night\u003c\/strong\u003e—the sense of life, beauty, mystery, and energy surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Hawaiian word \u003cem\u003emana\u003c\/em\u003e carries layered meanings associated with spiritual power, presence, and potency. I chose the title because it resonated with the feeling I was trying to express: that intangible sense of energy I experience when flowers, fragrance, darkness, warmth, and the Hawaiian night come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe silver curls, dots, and gemstone accents woven through the petals became a way of making some of that invisible atmosphere visible—little flashes of light, shimmer, and movement within the flowers themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMana\u003c\/em\u003e is an original mixed-media work created with \u003cstrong\u003etransparent watercolor, metallic silver ink, and gemstone watercolor accents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe watercolor creates the luminous shifts of color throughout the plumeria and surrounding tropical foliage, while the metallic silver linework introduces the graphic structure characteristic of my Silver Lining work. Selected curls, dots, and details are accented with gemstone pigments, adding another subtle layer of shimmer that changes with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe technique draws from two different chapters of my artistic life—watercolor painting and tattoo-influenced linework—bringing them together into one visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo reproduction can fully capture the way the metallic silver and gemstone accents respond to changing light when the original is viewed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Art\u003c\/em\u003e has always meant more to me than the silver linework itself. I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining—finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Lining Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent watercolor, metallic silver ink, and gemstone watercolor accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" × 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5\" × 24.5\" × 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $9,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed; frame included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMana is professionally framed with a rich dark teal silk liner that echoes the deep nighttime tones within the painting. The substantial frame gives this original a strong architectural presence, while the silk adds a softer layer of luxury and texture around the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed dimensions: 34.5\" H × 24.5\" W × 1.5\" D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally framed with protective glazing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and fully insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and insured transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48366381039803,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/IMG_6893.jpg?v=1789519779"},{"product_id":"wedding-lei-silver-lining-series-mixed-media","title":"Wedding Lei - Silver Lining Series - Mixed Media","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWedding Lei\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003e7\" × 14\"\u003cbr\u003e2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$4,200 — professionally framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropical blossoms gather against a deep blue background in \u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e, an intimate original from my \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by the beauty, fragrance, and emotion of lei shared in celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt weddings in Hawai‘i, lei are often given by family and loved ones as expressions of affection, celebration, and aloha. 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The blossoms overlap and gather together much like lei themselves, glowing against the rich blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the painting honors one of those rare moments\u003c\/span\u003e when \u003cstrong\u003enature, fragrance, tradition, celebration, and affection all seem to come together at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e is an original mixed-media work created with \u003cstrong\u003etraditional transparent watercolor and metallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe watercolor creates the soft, luminous shifts of color throughout the flowers, while the metallic silver linework introduces the graphic structure characteristic of my Silver Lining work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike some works in the series, \u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e contains \u003cstrong\u003eno gemstone pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its luminosity comes entirely from transparent watercolor, the depth of the dark background, and the way the metallic silver responds to changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe technique brings together two chapters of my artistic life—traditional watercolor painting and tattoo-influenced linework—into one visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo reproduction can fully capture the way the metallic silver changes as the original is viewed from different angles and under different light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Art\u003c\/em\u003e has always meant more to me than the silver linework itself. I’ve long loved the philosophy of looking for the silver lining—finding something meaningful, beautiful, or useful even when things don’t go as planned. In a way, that is exactly how this series began: an unexpected problem with watercolor paper led me to experiment, adapt, and create an entirely new visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWedding Lei\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally custom framed\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich blue silk liner and substantial dark wood molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe generous framing around this intimate 7\" × 14\" original was an intentional choice. 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All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the original artwork transfers ownership of the physical artwork only. Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist and do not transfer with the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKauaʻi:\u003c\/b\u003e Complimentary gallery pickup or local delivery is available for original artwork purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOff-Island \u0026amp; International Collectors:\u003c\/b\u003e Because each original artwork requires specialized packing and insured transport, shipping is quoted individually based on the artwork and destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore purchasing, please click the “Request a Shipping Quote” button on this page and complete the short form with your delivery address.\u003c\/b\u003e We’ll arrange the appropriate professional packing and transport, then contact you with the complete shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you approve the quote, we’ll send you a secure invoice through our online gallery for the artwork and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kauai Christie's Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367320137915,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/1583\/files\/Wedding_Lei_-_mixed_media.jpg?v=1789545329"},{"product_id":"sweet-welcome-original-silver-lining-watercolor","title":"Sweet Welcome — Original Silver Lining Watercolor","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Welcome — Original Silver Lining Watercolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebration of hospitality, abundance, and the simple act of making another person feel valued, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransforms one of the tropics' most recognizable fruits into a glowing symbol of welcome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e is an original watercolor from Christie Marie Elder’s \u003cem\u003eSilver Lining Series\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Difficult to transport and expensive to cultivate, a pineapple could become the centerpiece of a gathering—a visible expression of abundance and the importance of one's guests. Over time, its distinctive shape became an enduring symbol of hospitality, appearing on entrances, gateposts, architectural details, and objects created for the home. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePineapple would later become deeply connected with Hawai‘i's own modern history. 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Warm golds, oranges, and reds glow through the pineapple while deep tropical greens rise into a brilliant blue landscape. Metallic silver linework traces its remarkable natural geometry, transforming the fruit's familiar pattern into dozens of small bursts of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Silver Lining Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDrawing upon years of tattooing experience, she began combining transparent watercolor with \u003cstrong\u003emetallic silver ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise linework to interact with the spontaneous movement of watercolor. 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The warm frame picks up the gold and amber tones of the pineapple, while the darker liner echoes the deep blues and greens throughout the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe completed framed artwork with acrylic glazing measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e27\" × 23\" × 1.2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and arrives ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSweet Welcome\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christie Marie Elder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Lining Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent watercolor with metallic silver ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" × 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27\" × 23\" × 1.2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally framed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of One\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$7,000.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Signature \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Christie Marie Elder on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach original artwork includes a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an artist biography for provenance and collector records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopyright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Christie Marie Elder. 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