Bidspirit auction | MONICA STOBIE, ”RED ROCK SERIES

MONICA STOBIE, ”RED ROCK SERIES NO. 6 LIZARD ROCK” - ”Red Rock Series No. 6 Lizard Rock”, an original pastel on handmade bark paper by listed artist, Monica Stobie. Professionally framed under glass and signed lower right. This work of art measures in the frame, 20.25'' H x 28.25'' W. Monica Stobie’s pastel imagery captures the mystery and magic of the earth. Her paintings of animal forms and primitive rock art messages reflect a reverence for her surroundings—both past and present. Much of the interest in Native American symbols and animal imagery found in Stobie’s work comes quite naturally. She grew up on an apple ranch near the Yakama Indian Reservation in Washington State. Since discovering rock art several years ago at a site near the Snake River, Stobie has researched petroglyphs extensively in the United States, Mexico and the British Isles. She has worked with researchers documenting newly discovered rock art sites in the southwest U.S. The medium used in Stobie’s work is pastel on handmade bark paper. The paper, which comes from Mexico, is made from indigenous tree bark and processed by an ancient method. The result is a primitive backdrop for a tribute to the earth’s many images.