Midnight Treasure Original Art by Brenda Herd
Mixed Media Resin
Framed 70cm x 70cm
This mesmerizing resin circle abstract captures the mysterious beauty of a cosmic landscape through Herd's masterful technique. The piece features deep midnight blues and rich purples swirling with metallic golds and bronzes, creating an otherworldly effect reminiscent of nebulae and celestial phenomena.
Herd's signature style is evident in her sophisticated layering of resins and mica powders, creating remarkable depth and luminosity. Her careful attention to the interplay between dark and light elements, combined with the precise manipulation of her materials, creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, suggesting precious metals and gems emerging from the depths of space.
About The Artist
Brenda Herd is a distinguished mixed-media artist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, currently creating from her studio in North Yorkshire. Originally from South Africa, her work has garnered international recognition through numerous corporate and private commissions.
Herd's artistic practice spans multiple mediums, including resins, oils, acrylics, and wood, through which she creates evocative pieces that capture moments of material fusion suspended in time. Her work is particularly noted for two distinctive series: her Resin Circle Abstracts, which employ meticulous layering techniques with resins, mica powders, and chemicals to achieve remarkable depth and luminosity, and her Textured Abstracts, which explore the sculptural possibilities of paint on board.
Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes and seascapes, Herd's work celebrates the contrasts and contradictions found in nature. Her experimental approach combines vivid color palettes with dynamic textures, creating pieces that reflect both the delicate details and bold juxtapositions of the natural world.
