Getting Back To Business!

The above necklace was finished just in time for the membership show at Blue Line Art Gallery in Roseville, CA.  The large stone is jasper which sits below an oval labradorite cabochon.  The porcelain white raven cabochon were made by Laura Mears. There are five shell pieces covered with faceted glass.  I titled this piece "Transformations".  The raven is a symbol of transformation to the Native American Indians.  I look at these white Ravens and see white, to me, a positive transformation into death or another positive place.

In the past two years I have lost several loved ones.  It has been difficult.  I view death, how ever it may come to oneself, as positive, taking an individual to a higher place.  When making this necklace I thought often about loved ones lost;  I thought about how they are physically gone but will always be with me in my heart.  For me, his is a very special piece!

So, I've put these losses behind me and am happily creating again!.  I participated in the Sac Kiwanis Art Fiesta a few weeks ago.  It felt so good to connect with customers again.  Fantastic show which I  look forward to doing annually.

Anyhow, it's good to be back to business!  I love what I do!