Memorial atelier · people & pets

Their ashes,
lifted into Angel Wings.

Fine-art angel wings, hand-painted with a small portion of your loved one's cremation ashes — so what you carry can be seen, and kept close.

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Angel Wings — an original painting by Mary Ellen Ionetz: gold-leaf and champagne feathered wings with a single bright star, on a starlit near-black ground “Angel Wings” · Mary Ellen Ionetz

Honor the memory

A tribute worthy of a life that mattered.

Create beauty from ashes

The ashes you love, made luminous.

Bring comfort home

Something to see and hold onto, daily.

Shipping included

Insured delivery in every commission.

Extreme close-up of gold leaf pressed into thick impasto oil paint gold & ash
The making

Ashes, gold, and a steady hand.

A small portion of ashes is blended into the paint itself, then laid into the wings feather by feather. What begins as something you can hold in a small cup becomes something luminous enough to live on your wall.

Nothing here is rushed, and nothing is mass-produced — each piece is made start to finish by Mary's own hand.

One
Piece at a time
100%
Hand-painted
2–4
Weeks to create
Mary Ellen Ionetz, artist and founder of Angel Ash Wings
The artist

My name is Mary Ellen Ionetz.

Nearly ten years ago, God placed a beautiful and meaningful idea on my heart: to create artwork that helps families honor the lives and memories of their Loved Ones.

I create one-of-a-kind memorial artwork by carefully incorporating your Loved One's cremation ashes into the artistic medium, transforming them into beautiful angel wings.

Each piece is created with tremendous care, respect, and attention to detail. My goal is not simply to create a painting, but to create something personal — something that reflects the spirit, story, personality, and memory of the one being honored.

For years, this idea stayed close to my heart, but I had never created the first piece. That changed when my best friend asked me to paint angel wings using her father's ashes, as a birthday gift for her. I poured myself into that painting, working to make something worthy of the memories she carried.

Since then I have had the privilege of creating commissioned memorial pieces for others, honoring beloved family members and cherished pets alike. Our “fur babies” are family, and their loss leaves an enormous space in our hearts; their ashes, too, can become part of something meaningful.

Angel Ash Wings was born from a belief: that the ashes of someone — or a beloved pet — we love can become part of something beautiful, visible, and deeply personal, rather than tucked away and unseen.

My mission is to create artwork that brings comfort, beauty, remembrance, and hope into your home — a piece that honors not only their transition to Heaven, but a life that mattered and a love that remains.

Mary Ellen IonetzArtist & founder

Every set of wings tells a story. Every piece represents a life — and even from ashes, God can bring forth something beautiful.
The experience

Gentle, guided, never rushed.

From the first quiet conversation to the moment your wings hang on the wall, every step is handled with care and discretion.

I

Consultation

A calm, no-obligation conversation about who we're honoring.

II

Design

Together we choose size, palette, and the feeling you want to hold.

III

Entrust

Send a small portion of ashes — about 3 tablespoons is enough.

The rest always stays with you.
IV

Create

Mary paints by hand, blending the ashes into the wings with intention.

V

Homecoming

Your wings arrive insured and ready to hang where you'll see them daily.

The collection

No two are ever the same.

Each commission carries its own colors and character — because each life did too.

Angel Wings — an original memorial painting in gold leaf on a starlit ground
Angel Wings
cremation ash, oil & gold leaf on canvas
an original memorial piece
Memorial angel-wing portrait of a ginger cat
Amber & gold
cremation ash, oil & gold leaf on canvas
commissioned — a beloved cat
Memorial angel-wing portrait of a Yorkshire terrier
Every strand by hand
cremation ash, oil & gold leaf on canvas
commissioned — a Yorkshire terrier
Memorial angel-wing portrait of a black Cane Corso
A gentle guardian
cremation ash, oil & gold leaf on canvas
commissioned — a Cane Corso
Seen up close

Watch the gold catch the light.

As the light moves across a finished piece, the gold leaf and blended ash begin to shimmer — the way they will on your wall.

a commissioned guardian, in gold

from Mary's studio — a finished commission, filmed by hand

Commissions

Choose the size that feels right.

Every commission is custom. These are gentle starting points — we shape the rest together, in your consultation.

Keepsake
20 × 16 inA single angel-wing canvas, painted with your loved one's ashes.
$750starting
Signature Most chosen
30 × 10 in · two-canvas diptychA striking pair — one wing on each canvas.
$850starting
Heirloom
36 × 30 inA grand statement piece, meant to be treasured and passed down.
$1,500starting
Custom Commissioned
Bespoke · any subjectWings, a butterfly, a crown, or a tribute all your own.
$1,700starting

Shipping & handling included in every commission. Custom sizes and multiple subjects are always welcome.

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Art from healing, release & renewal

Not only memorial art.

I also create symbolic pieces for those who want to turn something painful into a visual reminder of healing, freedom, strength, and new beginnings. You may write down the words you've carried too long; the paper is then safely burned, and those ashes become part of your custom artwork.

Angel WingsA ButterflyA CrownA SwordBeloved Pet

What once represented pain can become part of something beautiful — a reminder not only of who you are, but Whose you are.

A handwritten page turning to embers, its sparks rising into golden stars
Kind words

Held with care, every time.

Angel wings painted for Deana Losasso with her father's cremation ashes — white and gold feathered wings and a shaft of gold light on a midnight-blue canvas
★★★★★

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Angel Ash Wings. She created this beautiful angel wing painting using my dad's cremated ashes, and it is honestly one of the most meaningful and special things I have ever owned.

Losing my dad changed my life, and there are some things that are impossible to put into words. This painting gave me a way to honor him that feels deeply personal. Knowing that his ashes are actually incorporated into the artwork makes it so much more than a painting to me. It feels like a piece of him is still here, close to me, in something beautiful that I can look at every day.

The wings themselves are absolutely breathtaking. The detail, the softness, the gold running through the center, all of it feels so peaceful and full of meaning. It almost looks like light coming through the wings, which makes the piece feel even more special.

What meant just as much to me was the care and respect she showed throughout the process. When you are trusting someone with the ashes of someone you love, that is not a small thing. Those ashes are precious. They are part of someone you would give anything to have back for one more day. She treated them with the compassion, dignity, and tenderness they deserved, and I will always be grateful for that.

This is something I will treasure for the rest of my life and eventually pass down in my family. It is not just artwork. It is a memorial, a keepsake, and a beautiful reminder of the love I will always have for my dad.

If you have lost someone you love and are looking for a truly unique and heartfelt way to keep their memory close, I cannot recommend Angel Ash Wings enough. What she creates is incredibly special, and I am so thankful to have this beautiful piece of my dad with me. ❤️

Deana Losasso In loving memory of her father
★★★★★
I cried when I opened it — in the best way. It's the first time since losing my mom that I've felt her close and calm.
Danielle R. — in loving memory of her mom
★★★★★
Mary treated our old boy like he mattered as much to her as he did to us. The wings hang above his bed. Thank you.
Rebecca M. — for her beloved companion
Gentle answers

The questions grieving hearts ask most.

How much ash do you need?
About 3 tablespoons to a small cup is plenty depending on commission size. The rest always stays with you — you never send more than a small, symbolic portion.
Will my loved one's ashes be kept separate?
Always. Mary works on one commission at a time at a clean, dedicated station, and any unused ashes are returned to you together with your finished painting.
Do you create pet memorials?
Yes — pets are family. Dogs, cats, horses, and other beloved companions are all welcome, at any size.
How do I send the ashes safely?
After your consultation, you'll receive simple step-by-step instructions. If you'd like, we can send a small keepsake vial to make it easy and secure.
How long does a commission take?
Each wing is painted entirely by hand, so most pieces are ready in about 2–4 weeks. You'll have a clear timeline before we begin.
Do you ship, and is it insured?
Yes. Every piece ships carefully packaged and fully insured across the United States. International inquiries are welcome by email.
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