Floral Traditions II Product:Floral Traditions II Colors are enhanced after firing

Colors are enhanced after firing by hand painting acrylic washes and then the piece is sprayed with a UV protectant to ensure a legacy of lasting beauty

this creative technique gives the piece a unique look

From the series the artist calls "imaginary landscapes

a rose-cut labradorite emits a divine shimmer within a 22k gold bezel

Finished with lacquer for protection

Floral Traditions II Product:Floral Traditions II Colors are enhanced after firingThis lively collage is made from a variety of monotypes and gold leaf drawings. Artist Emilia Van Nest Markovich creates monotype prints around a particular idea, place, or a narrative: this work was inspired by travel to Oaxaca, Mexico. The prints and drawings are then cut apart and reassembled to create an intricate and stunning mixed media collage. This piece is floated in an acid free mat with foam core backing and is ready to be slipped into a