Asteria

by Alexandra Verhoven

“Asteria was the Titan goddess of falling stars and of nighttime divinations such as oneiromancy (by dreams) and astrology (by stars)”

Three different types of genuine gold leaf were used to create the multilayer halo and mica watercolor paints were used at the bottom of the piece. These materials create a shine when viewed at an angle or in certain lighting conditions.

Mixed media (graphite, pastel, gouache, ink, watercolors, 12k gold, 21k gold, and 23k gold) on toned paper 10″ x 13″

Piece ships unframed and unmatted.

Product Height: 13 inches
Product Width: 10 inches
Product Surface / Material: Graphite, pastel, ink, gouache, watercolor, 12k gold, 21k gold, and 23k gold on toned paper.

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Alexandra Verhoven

Alexandra (b. 1994) is an artist based in Toms River, New Jersey.

Alexandra creates oil paintings and mixed media drawings depicting figurative, imaginative realism art. She attempts to give form to things that are insubstantial, such as goals, dreams, and feelings of hope and longing. Elegant characters inhabit ethereal atmospheres that encompass their story. Her use of lighting creates ephemeral scenes that are meant to encourage the viewer to insert their own experiences with fleeting feelings and special moments in their lives.

Her painting technique is inspired by classical methods of oil painting involving a tonal underpainting, and color built up over multiple layers.

Her drawings are mixed media pieces often utilizing graphite, charcoal and pan pastels along with many other experimental mediums.