Pay Dirt

PayDirt
Original Embellished Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper (11” x 14”), matted to 16” x 20”
 
“PayDirt” is a richly layered cyanotype featuring the striking form of a money tree leaf, elevated with hand-applied raised gold foil accents. The delicate veins and outer edges of the leaf shimmer with gold, creating a luminous contrast against its smoky gray-blue and turquoise hues.
 
The background is a visual tapestry of deep and light indigo blues, earthy browns, and hints of gold—resembling the weathered beauty of an aged, timeworn wall where layers of paint and pigment have cracked and settled. This organic patina adds both history and depth to the piece, inviting closer inspection.
 
Sealed, signed, dated, and matted to 16” x 20”, “PayDirt” is a bold and elegant botanical that captures the magic of nature and the richness of time-worn surfaces.