Off to the gallery

My Sea Goddess Kapo ula kina 'u

Mana orb created from a coconut shell, with tempered glass and abalone shards, Mana is the Hawaiian term for power.

Mana Orb

Mana pod made from the pod of the cacao tree ( chocolate )

A small sea turtle

Mana Orb

Small mana pod made using a cacao pod

Mana Pod...tempered glass within a coconut tree pod

Mana Orb

Mana Pod

Mana Pod

abalone shards, mirrored tiles and the flow of energy....

When I am inspired and working on a piece it feels like I am being moved by an energy that I can't stop.....I work fast....like I'm on a river that is rushing and carrying me forward.

It's a great feeling....but I'm kind of "spent" at the end of the day......

I'm trying to create this Hawaiian Goddess of the Ocean to be of, or within, a wave.....a wave created with abalone shards, shells and mirrored glass tiles...

This is the base of the wave....

Her Haku is made of coral pieces and tiny bead work.

Almost done.....

Just adding the finishing touches......
Should be all done tomorrow.

Back in the studio.....

Today was a perfect day....I was able to get back into the studio and create.

I had found a coconut shell on the beach...not the outside husk...but the inside shell. It was a neat shape so I took it up to the studio and put it in the microwave for a minute to make sure there weren't any critters living in it.

Then I got out my embellishments.

Tempered glass on the inside with abalone shells and then abalone shells around the rim. I added some metallic powders and apoxie sculpt and

Val-La! So much fun!

Tomorrow I will grout and then let it sit for a couple of days before I seal it.

The other photos show a piece I did from a palm frond. I love the look of the tempered glass. It's so deep and mysterious. Particularly against Nature's simple beauty. The contrast is very cool. The white "thing" on the end of the palm frond is a skull of a fish...or something ....that I found on the beach. Very wonderful pattern and shape. Isn't Nature inspiring!

I think I have to find a gallery or sell in Etsy cause I can't stop creating and what am I going to do with all of these pieces!

Cigar Box Shrine....the beginnings....

I do love creating Shrines.
This one will be included in a silent auction with the proceeds going towards the education of the children of Oaxaca.

I found a different looking cigar box and adhered metal findings to make legs on the box. Using apoxie sculpt and abalone shards, I have embellished the inside so that the lid remains upright.
The figure that I used is Our Lady of Guadaloupe made of brass, which I bought in San MIguel de Allende.
I've added antique trim and beads to it, and angel wings.
She will be placed within the box. Today I must do something with the outside of the box.......I just love creating Shrines.

Labradorite chips, german glass beads and antique metallic lace....

Embellishment has begun. My favorite part.
I love the look of Labradorite....they are kind of grey, but with a subtle glow of fire within.
The white glass beads on her head piece and her tail are from Germany, circa 1940's.
The antique lace on her sleeves is beautiful golden metallic work and her bodice is crystal beadwork.

Shards of abalone......

The tail, while aready in form, has now taken shape.
Abalone shards like beautiful deep opals whisper the siren's song.....