Belted Kingfishers - Male P09418-P00016 Lacy petals of sterling silver

Lacy petals of sterling silver reveal the artist's interest in edges

Metal cleat on the back for easy hanging on any wall allows the piece to stand off the wall about an inch

the resin is ground to a fine soap stone-like finish

Glazed with colored clays

Belted Kingfishers - Male P09418-P00016 Lacy petals of sterling silverSummer brings conspicuous kingfishers, with a fanfare of rattle, trills, and high dives from their perches. Myths and animal wisdom say that if kingfishers are around, warmth, love and peace are unfolding, and to dive headlong into it. Poplar is cut and shaped on the band saw, then further refined on the belt sander, and hand sanded. Paint is latex enamel and acrylics. Sold individually. Signed by the artist Materials: Wood