Daryl Howard “Together… We Sing Our Song” Mixed Media with Gold Leaf & Gemstone Inlay — 2012

A luminous mixed media composition by Daryl Howard, dated 2012, titled Together… We Sing Our Song. This masterfully layered work blends Japanese woodblock printing traditions with contemporary mixed-media techniques, incorporating hand-painted elements, rich gradations of color, and shimmering applications of gold leaf. The piece is further enhanced with textured gemstone inlay, creating a dynamic interplay of light and texture across the surface. Horizontal bands suggest a stylized landscape, with golden mountain ridges, verdant tones, and deep shadow layers. The work is inscribed with the artist’s handwritten caption at the lower left, and signed and dated lower right.

Howard, a master printmaker trained in Japan under Hodaka Yoshida, is renowned for her ability to merge Eastern craftsmanship with Western visual themes. Comparable mixed-media works by Howard have sold at auction in the $400–700 range, with premium examples—such as this one—achieving results toward the upper end due to the scale, materials, and excellent condition. Presented in a shadow box–style frame with linen matting behind glass, ready for display.

Medium:
Mixed media on paper with gold leaf and gemstone inlay

Condition:
Excellent condition, no visible flaws. Frame in excellent condition.

Dimensions:
Overall: 23" x 35" x 1"
Visible Image: 12.5" x 22"

Estimate:
$400–700