Song of a Hoopoe - Small Product:Medium and turquoise

and turquoise

Inspired by the graceful way a melody twists and stretches

they're perfect for everyday or that special night out

It closes with a sterling silver swivel lobster clasp and a 2-inch extender

Inspired by patterns and silhouettes from nature

Song of a Hoopoe - Small Product:Medium and turquoiseA tranquil work that offers a close up look at the distinctive crown of feathers the hoopoe is known for, this mixed media piece is an original photograph printed with archival pigment inks on cotton printmaking paper. Ishii highlights the image with colored pencils to create a painterly effect and affixes the print to a cradled wood panel with PVA. She coats the piece with wax to give the image a translucent quality, and the sides of the board are