Research and Design

for the Manti Project

Preparatory to the photo shoots for this painting, the artist designed and created the robe for the figure, as well as the staff. The design of both is hypothetical, intended only to achieve the mood desired in the painting.

Alma the Younger traveling

The staff is ornamented with a handle designed and created by Ashton. The rest of the elements were then prepared and assembled by the artist. The last step in the process was the creation of the bas relief vine clinging to the scroll post. The whole was gilded and antiqued.