Daughter of the Painted Sky

Daughter of the Painted Sky is a luminous celebration of heritage, grace, and the soaring spirit of ancestral lineage. Part of the Ancestral Echoes series within the Threads of Identity collection, this work presents a striking frontal portrait of a Native American Princess. Captured from the shoulders up, the composition focuses on her regal presence and the intricate detail of her full headdress. Stitched in shimmering antique gold thread against a deep black canvas, her features and regalia radiate with a timeless brilliance, serving as a powerful tribute to the strength and sacred traditions of Indigenous women.

The piece is intricately embellished with hand-applied glass beads, which catch the light to create a delicate, shimmering texture across her headdress. These beads add a rich, dimensional quality that honors traditional craftsmanship while utilizing a modern, mixed-media lens. The brilliant gold thread against the dark background ensures that every detail—from the sweep of the feathers to the steady gaze of the subject—remains a focal point of dignity and honor.

Created by fiber artist Janice Dennis of J’s Creative Designs, this work combines precision machine embroidery with meticulous hand embellishment. Each finished piece is artist-executed, resulting in organic variation and surface depth.

This design, within the series, may be revisited by the artist through reinterpretation, incorporating different materials, colorways, or embellishments. While an underlying composition may reappear, each finished work remains a distinct, artist-finished piece. Limited edition formats, when offered, are strictly honored as stated.

Details

• Framed Dimensions: 16" x 20"

• Medium: Machine embroidery with hand-applied mixed-media embellishments

• Surface: Black canvas

• Series: Ancestral Echoes

• Embellishments: Hand-applied glass beads

• Frame: Antique gold and black

• Format: Artist-finished series (Hand-embellished)

• Signature & Certificate of Authenticity included

Framing & Display

This artwork is framed and ready for display. The antique gold and black framing has been selected to complement the regal metallic tones of the embroidery while preserving the dimensional integrity of the hand-applied glass beads. Hanging hardware is included.

• Frame Dimensions: 16" x 20"

• Artwork Dimensions: 11" x 14"

• Note: Frame style and finish may vary slightly based on availability and the needs of the individual artwork.

Shipping Information (Framed Artwork)

This artwork ships fully framed and carefully packaged to protect both the frame and the embellished surface. Due to the size and fragility of framed mixed-media works, additional shipping costs may apply. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout and reflect secure, protective handling.

Care Instructions

To preserve the beauty and integrity of this mixed-media artwork:

• Display indoors only, away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.

• Avoid exposure to heat sources or moisture.

• Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; do not use cleaning solutions.

• Do not press on the glass or frame, as embellishments are dimensional and artist-applied.