Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal this tactile necklace collects stone

this tactile necklace collects stone

skillfully bezel-set in 22k gold and upcycled sterling silver

palette knives

each piece is created using many layers of drips and pours

this ceramic wall sculpture's spiraling medley of leaves and flowers displays a rich

Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal Product:Opening Triptych: Two Stone Guardians / One Torn Metal this tactile necklace collects stoneThe wall pieces are made of 95% hand cast abca paper. When it has dried and is gessoed the artist applies a white joint compound mixture which when dried quickly will create a beautifully cracked surface. The artist covers the surface with encaustic wax ( bees wax ) which after the cracks are darkened makes a smooth blended surface. The figures are cut out of cedar wood and wrapped with patina blue or fired copper. They are then attached to a textured