ORIGINAL MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK
Tempest Within
Megan Ashman
PUBLISHED
SIZE
4x4
MEDIUM
Mixed media on canvas
COLLECTION
Spirit & Dreams;People & Portraits;Psychedelic & Surreal
SUBCOLLECTION
Dark & Haunting;Men;People
Price
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ABOUT THE WORK
Artwork Description
A mixed media canvas where layered enamel, ceramcoat, vitrail, prism, fantasy, and moon paints swirl into a smoky grey backdrop, punctuated by bursts of bright red and orange. Emerging from this stormy atmosphere is the serene, grounded figure of a bald Black man in side profile, shirtless, looking into the distance. Amid an otherworldly tempest, he embodies spiritual equilibrium, preparing to confront a brewing elemental energy that threatens both self and world. Nebula-like gold-green forms, recalling both coral and distant galaxies, swirl in the background, emphasizing the cosmic and mystical tension between chaos and calm. Amid the storm of stars and fire, he stands, the calm eye of cosmic fury.
HOW IT WAS MADE
Materials & Process
mediums/materials: phosphorescent paints, found objects, paper, wax, photo collage, oxidative inks, distress paint and inks, acrylic pouring, digitally altered images, acrylic paint, watercolor, spray paint, walnut ink, staining mediums, tissue paper, mica powders, glitter, heavy gel medium, gesso, pebeo prism and fantasy paints, ceramic paint, stained glass paint, alcohol inks, iridescent inks, distress crayons, charcoal, pastels, oil pastels, string, beads, jewelry, gems, chains, buttons, foils, newspaper, vinyl, plastic, walnut inks, india ink, colorshift paints and more!
THE ARTIST'S VOICE
Interpretation / Story
Tempest Within reads as a study of the human figure, identity, and emotional presence, spirit, dream, and threshold imagery, surreal perception, luminosity, and altered states. The layered mixed-media surface turns image, texture, and material detail into a shadowed and introspective, luminous and prismatic atmosphere, inviting slow looking and a personal symbolic reading.
WHAT LIVES INSIDE
Hidden Images & Symbolic Elements
Symbolic Breakdown Element Symbolic Meaning Contribution to Painting Bald Black Man, Side View Spiritual grounding, inner strength, calm amidst chaos Central figure; embodies resilience and cosmic attunement Stormy, Swirling Background Elemental energy, chaos, transformative forces Represents external and spiritual challenges; dramatic tension Red & Orange Bursts Energy, urgency, life force Highlights elemental power; evokes fire and intensity Gold-Green Nebula/Coral Forms Cosmic intelligence, spiritual energy, nature-cosmic link Adds mystical, otherworldly dimension; tension with figure Smoky Grey Tones Uncertainty, foreboding, spiritual trial Creates depth, mood, and the feeling of brewing storm Layered Enamel, Vitrail, Prism, Moon Paints Ethereal, dreamlike, reflective surfaces Enhances surreal, mystical, cosmic aesthetic Overall Composition Balance of figure and storm Emphasizes meditative calm vs. elemental chaos; spiritual narrative
BEFORE YOU COLLECT
Framing & Shipping Notes
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK
This is the one-of-a-kind original, hand-created by Megan Ashman. No prints or reproductions are sold as originals.
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SHIPS CAREFULLY PACKAGED
Each work is packed with archival materials and shipped with care. Insurance and tracking are included with every order.
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FRAMING
This work ships unframed. Framing advice is available on request — we can suggest dimensions that suit the piece and your display context.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING
Collectors are warmly encouraged to contact the studio before purchasing. We welcome all questions about scale, display, and condition.
PRIVATE COLLECTOR SUPPORT
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