Willow Tree hand-painted sculpted Metal-edged Ornament, Love of Learning (26201) Sentiment: Open books, open minds written on back of Ornament This piece communicates through gesture, to represent an emotion or mark a memory. Willow Tree sculptures express love, closeness, healing, courage, hope emotions of a life well lived 1.5square hand-painted resin bas-relief ornament with pierced metal and glitter accent. Brown elastic cord for hanging. Packaged in clear-front fitted box ready for gift-giving Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan's original carving and painted by hand. Since 1999, Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved, figurative sculptures.