Diann Eshleman 3D Arrowhead Painting “Feather & Beads” Signed 1994, Framed

Unique three-dimensional artwork by Diann Eshleman (American, b. Amarillo, TX), signed lower right and dated 1994 on the verso. The piece features a handcrafted paper arrowhead, painted in watercolor with a detailed feather and beaded tie motif. The layered textures mimic stone, while the feather design adds a symbolic and spiritual presence. This fusion of painting and sculptural form sets it apart from Eshleman’s more traditional watercolors.

The work is professionally framed in wood under glass, with Eshleman’s characteristic custom matting design in stepped earth tones. A gallery biography label remains affixed to the verso.

Artist Biography:
Diann Eshleman is a Southwestern painter celebrated for her luminous watercolors that blend cultural heritage with natural beauty. Of Cherokee, Dutch, and Irish descent, she grew up on the plains of New Mexico, where desert skies, Native traditions, and everyday life inspired her vision.

Working primarily in watercolor, Eshleman became known for her ability to evoke the Southwest’s dreamlike qualities—buffalo emerging from mist, dancers captured in ceremonial rhythm, and landscapes layered with memory and spirit. Each painting was a family collaboration: her husband, Jack, hand-crafted the frames, while her daughter, Carol, designed the matting that made every work a complete artistic presentation. Today, her paintings are held in private collections across the United States.

Condition:
Good overall. No damage noted. Colors remain vivid. Frame and glass intact with minimal handling wear.

Dimensions:

• Overall (with frame): 10 × 7 inches
• Visible (sight): 6 × 2.5 inches