/Tia Kinsman
Crow Skull Study
gouache, watercolor, and pen and ink on Stonehenge paper
11″ x 8″
2023
Crows are often seen as familiars, or death omens. They are the eyes of Odin, and they see all. I was inspired by psychopomps and the idea of crows being messengers of the dead, able to carry last sentiments back from beyond the veil. This painting is a study painting for my Secrets from Beyond spirit board. I wanted to explore the colors and practice drawing the elements before committing to the final board illustration.
Halloween Planchette
gouache and screen printing on birch wood
5.5″ x 4.5″
2022
These planchettes were the first experiment in trying out the process of cutting the pieces out of the wood, as well as screen printing and painting on them. At the time of creation I was working on my 2022 Halloween collection and felt inspired to bring that subject to my first planchette, to add some whimsy and excitement to the work. I wanted to test the process before committing to the larger board set, should any issues arise.
Mandrake Root Study
gouache, watercolor, pen and ink on Stonehenge paper
11″ x 8″
2023
The mandrake is a medicinal, hallucinogenic, mysterious plant known for being a part of many rituals, including witches ointment and lifting the veil to communicate with the dead. This painting is a second study painting for my Secrets from Beyond spirit board. I wanted to explore the colors and practice drawing the elements before committing to the final board illustration.
Secrets From Beyond
screen print and gouache painting on Birch, glass cabochon
Board: 2.5″ x 16.5″, planchette: 4.5″ x 5.25″
2023
‘Secrets from Beyond’ is inspired by memento mori, and an unyielding curiosity of the unknown and the afterlife. I wanted to peel back the veil between worlds and pursue knowledge without fear. The board is a symbol of our human desires to know what secrets lie beyond. This is a limited edition of six board and planchette sets, with one additional artist’s proof set. Board and planchette are functional when displayed on a table (results not guaranteed).