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MEGAN ASHMAN GALLERY

EXPERIENCE ART AS MAGIC

ORIGINAL MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK

The Crystal Lake

Megan Ashman

560

PUBLISHED

SIZE

16x20

MEDIUM

Mixed media on canvas

COLLECTION

Elements & Seasons, People & Portraits, Emotion & Themes, Psychedelic & Surreal, Spirit & Dreams, Abstract & Concepts

SUBCOLLECTION

Water, Women, People, Ethereal & Divine, Bright & Prismatic, Objects, Textured & Found Objects

YEAR

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ABOUT THE WORK

Artwork Description

The Crystal Lake" is a captivating mixed media piece inspired by a guided meditation of the same name from Susanna Is This a Dream.

This evocative work blends paper collage and painting, crafted on high-quality professional-grade canvas with archival materials, including fine art papers, archival inks, and UV-protective coatings to ensure lasting vibrancy.

The composition depicts a serene yet mystical water world, where a woman's body appears to float upward, as if in the act of astral projection.

Beneath her, a set of steps and a subtly hidden hand suggest a transition between physical and ethereal states.

Found objects, including a small broken clock, add layers of meaning, evoking themes of time, transformation, and the subconscious.

A central collage image of a lake anchors the piece, while the lower portion features textured collage elements resembling sand or rocks.

The upper expanse shimmers in bright sky-blue and water tones, accented with delicate gold hues.

"The Crystal Lake" by Megan Ashman is a thought-provoking exploration of transcendence and the fluid boundaries between reality and imagination.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this unique artwork is a striking addition to any collection, offering endless interpretive possibilities.

HOW IT WAS MADE

Materials & Process

ACRYLIC PAINT
INK
OIL PASTEL
ARCHIVAL VARNISH
COLLAGE ELEMENTS
CANVAS SURFACE
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!

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

The Crystal Lake explores the psychological terrain between the seen and the unseen — a meditation on emotion, memory, and the fragile thresholds of identity. The work invites contemplation of inner landscapes and the quiet movement of thought beneath form.

The Crystal Lake explores the psychological terrain between the seen and the unseen — a meditation on emotion, memory, and the fragile thresholds of identity. The work invites contemplation of inner landscapes and the quiet movement of thought beneath form.

WHAT LIVES INSIDE

Hidden Images & Symbolic Elements

BEFORE YOU COLLECT

Framing & Shipping Notes

01

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

This is the one-of-a-kind original, hand-created by Megan Ashman. No prints or reproductions are sold as originals.

02

SHIPS CAREFULLY PACKAGED

Each work is packed with archival materials and shipped with care. Insurance and tracking are included with every order.

03

FRAMING

This work ships unframed. Framing advice is available on request — we can suggest dimensions that suit the piece and your display context.

04

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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