{"product_id":"the-gathering","title":"Silent Conversation","description":"\u003cp\u003eMandy Higgs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt up layers of medium gel, sculpting unique and strange textures, painted my layers, and then added in the subject matter. I wanted the piece to feel airy and captivating with its strange textures highlighted by acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crows and ravens give a very auspicious feeling to the piece, like they are greeting the woman in the woods. Maybe they have always been there for her—I’m not entirely sure. All I know is that they seem enchanted by her, or her by them?. Are they one and the same? Are these spirit guides?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that ravens and crows recognize people and can judge character just by their actions. Having them near her suggests she is in alignment and has a strong, radiant soul—that even creatures can tell a good apple from a bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quote that inspired:\u003cbr\u003eBe faithful to that which exists within yourself. André Gide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 36\"x24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping will be arranged upon purchase and quotation provided. Pick-up can be arranged at MA\u0026amp;C ON MAIN, Bracebridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandy Higgs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50144573685953,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/0148\/5761\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-16at4.43.28PM.png?v=1776372231","url":"https:\/\/muskokaartsandcrafts.com\/products\/the-gathering","provider":"Muskoka Arts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}