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Artwear 

Pigment and Mixed Metal Assemblages to Wear

Mixed metals and pigments: Each piece is an original mini painting or assemblage on jeweler's grade brass or other metal substrate, etched, prepared and painted individually by me, then sealed. These wearables are highly water resistant and probably waterproof. I've tested, had good results but cannot promise absolutely. I don't use resin which, although waterproof, flattens out surface  textures. Surface textures on the little paintings are retained as they would be on any other painting ground. Each piece is velvety to the touch and of substantial heft. Each is signed by me. An occasional swipe or two with a polishing cloth is all that's needed to keep the artwork bright. Raw brass chain can be dipped or polished with metal cleaner. I use Wright's. The pendants average around 2” square and the rectangles are around 2.75” x 1.75”. Other shapes/constructions vary in size and are priced accordingly. 

Pigment-patinated pendant inspired by abundance. About 18" long and meant to be worn as a statement accessory.
Brass with natural lapis beads, a natural
lapis cabochon and a raw brass bail. Chain is raw brass.

$350.

Pendant inspired by fertility. About 18" long and meant to be worn as a statement accessory.
Brass with natural Red Creek jasper beads and a natural carnelian cabochon. 

$350.

Pendant inspired by traditional Native American medicine bags. Brass, pigment, natural jasper beads and a decorative brass applique. About 18" overall. Intended to be worn as a statement accessory.


$350

Contemporary Botanicals: Pendants inspired by flora. Painted brass, etched brass and a natural carnelian cabochon. About 18" overall.


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Cross Sections: Pendants inspired by geology. Painted 2"× 2" brass, African turquoise (a type of jasper) beads with a significant etched brass bail. About 16" overall.


$250'

Contemporary Botanicals. "Poppy" 2" x 2"  pigment and brass pendant with a prominent etched bail. Chain is raw brass. About 18" overall. 


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Mini Abstracts. Pendants that are paintings in their own right.

Umber and White: About 2" x 2" inch painted abstract on brass. About 16" in length overall. 


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