Misty Granade

mixed media art

Modern Icons Series

These mixed media works are my examination of church iconography with a modern aesthetic. Icons have been used for centuries as a way of contemplating the holy while using our minds and spirits and also our bodies. Icons allow us to pray with our eyes open and stay physically engaged during the act of prayer. The question for me was: What might a mixed-media icon look like?

The Least of These

“The Least of These” (acrylic, spray paint, collage, & ink) 20x20x1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one…

Turneth the Shadow

“Turneth the Shadow“ (acrylic paint, acrylic ink, and found paper) 20x20x1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into…

You Gave Them Charge of Everything

“You Gave Them Charge of Everything” (acrylic paint, acrylic ink, and found paper) 20x20x1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!     Your glory is higher…

Goldie

“Goldie” (Acrylic paint, found paper, & stencils) 18×24×1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges suitable for hanging as it is! Sold. “Goldie” is based on Isaiah 40:31: But those who trust…

Butterfly

“Butterfly” 10×10″ (Acrylic paint, found paper, & stencils) Private Collection: Not for Sale “Butterfly” is based on James 1:17: Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us…

Honey

“Honey” 16×12″ (Acrylic paint, found paper, & stencils) Private Collection: Not for Sale Based on Proverbs 16:24, Honey is a reminder that our words have power and that we can build…

The Breadth of His Hand

“The Breadth of His Hand” (Acrylic paint, found paper, & stencils) 20x20x1.5″ gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges Sold. Sometimes in my reading, I come across a scripture that is…

1:24 Series

“1:24 Series” Three 8x10s” (Acrylic paint, found paper, stencils, & sewing patterns) Sold. These are 1.5″ gallery wrapped canvases with painted edges suitable for hanging as it is! Because of…