Curveball Study Number 1 P05908-P00037 with herkimer quartz or pyrite

with herkimer quartz or pyrite stones adding some sparkle and shine

The 14k gold posts and large earring backs are attached near the top of the earring

Freehand quilted on a home sewing machine using wavy lines

These cast bronze earring boast an inlay of tinted quartz crystal and black walnut

Described by the artist as a collaboration between the paint and the painter

Curveball Study Number 1 P05908-P00037 with herkimer quartz or pyriteThis small 12 inch square study from the Running In Circles series explores the playful tension between curved and straight edged forms. Subtle shifts in color from muted grays to deep green and a vibrant golden yellow create a rhythmic interplay of movement and stillness. Created in oil paint and cold wax on Encaustiflex, an upcycled material. The gray background continues around the edges. The painting is ready to hang or placed in a floating frame