Crystalline Ikebana Topiary with Burgundy I Product:Crystalline Ikebana Topiary with Burgundy I shimmering overtones

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The painting is lightly varnished and the edges are painted matte black

Bird watching is a passion of Vermont painter Judy Hawkins

An oval tanzanite is the star of the show here—reflecting colors from purple to periwinkle to green depending on the viewing angle—set in a rose gold bezel on a 14k rose gold band

This bronze sculpture is a humorous take on a bird’s natural behavior

Crystalline Ikebana Topiary with Burgundy I Product:Crystalline Ikebana Topiary with Burgundy I shimmering overtonesThis piece is entirely wheel thrown, then altered by cutting it into sections and rearranging it in to a spiraling scuptural form. The interior is a vibrant burgundy crystalline glaze which is complimented with a sea green glaze on the exterior. While the form is elaborately carved, it still can be used as a functioning ikebana. Watertight Glossy finish *Crystalline glaze Ceramic: fired at cone 6, vitrified One of a kind piece Signed by the artist