Willow Tree hand-painted angel figure — A Tree, a Prayer (5.5" cream) — wire wings, prayerful pose

Willow Tree a Tree, a Prayer is a 5.5-inch hand-painted resin angel figure with wire wings and a prayerful pose, created to offer comfort and mark spiritual milestones.

This sculpted ornament, designed and originally hand-carved by artist Susan Lordi, blends simple form with heartfelt sentiment. The cream dress, carved tree motif and gentle wire wings make it a quietly expressive piece for display, remembrance, or gifting. It arrives in a fitted box and includes an enclosure card reading “May you find strength, beauty and peace each day,” making it ready for giving at baptisms, communions, confirmations, holidays or as a keepsake for someone in need of encouragement.

How is this Willow Tree figure made and finished?

Each Willow Tree piece begins as a hand carving by Susan Lordi in Kansas City, then is cast in resin and hand-painted to preserve the artist’s original texture and feeling. The figure’s neutral palette and tactile surface are intentional, designed to evoke quiet reflection rather than intricate detail.

• Original work hand-carved by the artist Susan Lordi
• Casting in durable resin maintains the carved texture
• Hand-painted finish for subtle, lasting coloration
• Wire wings attached to enhance silhouette and visual lightness

What features make it appropriate for spiritual milestones and memorials?

The angel’s posture—hands held in prayer—and the carved tree motif combine symbolic imagery with a peaceful aesthetic that suits religious or commemorative settings. The included enclosure card provides a thoughtful message, while the compact size fits easily into tabletop displays, memory corners, or Nativity arrangements.

• Prayerful pose conveys reverence without religious specificity
• Tree carving symbolizes growth, strength, and continuity
• Enclosure card contains a supportive message for recipients
• Compact 5.5" height fits mantels, shelves, and altars

How should I care for and display this sculpted angel?

Keep the figure dust-free with gentle cleaning to preserve the hand-painted finish and carved texture. It’s designed for indoor display on shelves, tabletops, mantels, or within a curated memorial or seasonal arrangement.

• Dust with a soft brush or cloth—avoid water or abrasive cleaners
• Place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
• Suitable for grouped displays or as a single focal keepsake
• Comes in a fitted box for safe storage or shipping

Why choose this piece as a gift instead of a card or flowers?

This Willow Tree sculpture offers a lasting, tangible reminder of care that endures beyond transient gifts. Its handcrafted origin and meaningful inscription create a personal keepsake recipients can revisit across years and occasions.

• Gives a durable, displayable memory rather than something perishable
• Artist-created, limited-feel design conveys thoughtfulness
• Fitted gift box and enclosure card make presentation simple
• Appropriate for religious and secular contexts alike

Who is this for: This Willow Tree a Tree, a Prayer figure is ideal for anyone seeking a gentle, handcrafted keepsake—family members commemorating baptisms or confirmations, friends offering comfort during difficult times, or collectors of Susan Lordi’s work. It suits those who prefer subtle, symbolic artwork that fits easily into home décor and meaningful displays.