Dragonflies Sculpture

 Dragonflies Sculpture

I just finished this piece yesterday. The dragonflies were a challenge, but I'm pleased with the way they turned out.

Handcrafted Copper and Cholla Cactus Wood Dragonfly Sculpture on Maple Base; approximately 9-1/2" high, x 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". Each Dragonfly is hand forged from top quality copper, bottom figure has textured wings. Next to butterflies I like dragonflies best of all flying insects. Their flight pattern reminds me of heliocopters. Any preditor that eats mosquitos can't be all bad.

To see a couple more views, previous pieces,  and larger pictures visit my web site: http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html 

My next sculpture will have fairies. I've started work on it but it is very much in the infant stage.


My Jewelry sale at 25% Off continues on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry

Moody Rings

Moody Rings

 

I'm still working on my dragonfly sculpture. It should be finished in a day or two. In the meantime, just for fun, I made these rings. I can't call them Mood Rings™ since that is trademarked, so I am thinking of calling them Moody Rings. I think that's OK but I'll have to check. They don't change color with your mood like the rings from the '70s. They just have a mood of their own.

In other news, I have a Petrified Palm Wood pendant currently featured in an Artfire collection: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=collections&op=details&cid=6351

My 25% Off  Jewelry Sale continues on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry

And I set up a Mini Site at Handmade Spark: http://www.handmadespark.com/myspark/LunarSkiesJewelry

Handmade Spark - Lunar Skies Jewelry and Fine Art - silver and cabochon jewelry and butterfly sculpture

Handmade Spark - Lunar Skies Jewelry and Fine Art - silver and cabochon jewelry and butterfly sculpture

Jumbo the Petoskey Stone Elephant

Jumbo the Petoskey Stone Elephant

 In between my latest sculptures I found some time to finish this huge pendant I started a while ago (2.4" wide x 2.6" high x .2" thick).


The body is Petoskey Stone which is fossil coral found on the shores of Lake Michigan. She is standing in a mossy pool of water (actually Amethyst Sage Moss Agate) and her eye is Black Onyx.


This must be my whimsical animal period or something. I haven't put this on my web site yet but I'll leave the link anyway: http://www.lunarskies.com

And my 25% Off Jewelry Sale continues on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry

Paisley Butterfly Sculpture

Paisley Butterfly Sculpture

Handcrafted Copper and Cholla Cactus Wood Butterfly Sculpture on Maple Base; approximately 21-3/4" high, base is approximately 4" x 7-1/4". Butterfly is hand cut with paisley wings, forged from top quality copper stock. Being a child of the Sixties, I never outgrew some of the fashions. The flower is unpolished, the heat from soldering accelerated the oxidation process crating a very nice patina.  The flower is a bit fanciful, it looks like a poppy with a rose stem to me. But then, I never really saw a paisley butterfly either.


I am having a great time creating these sculptures. New ideas are coming faster than I can make them; dragonflies, bees, hummingbirds, and more.


Meanwhile my 25% Off Jewelry continues on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry


To see more picture of this sculpture go to http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html

Butterfly Duet Sculpture

This is the latest in my Butterfly Sculpture Series. This piece is called "Butterfly Duet".

Handcrafted Copper and Cholla Cactus Wood Butterfly Sculpture on Birch Base; approximately 8" high, x 2-1/2" wide x 2-3/8" deep. Both butterflies are hand cut and forged from top quality copper stock. Inspired by butterfly movement and a desire to create a wall piece in a price range that is affordable for almost any collector.

Visit my web site to see more pictures
http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html

Meanwhile my jewelry sale (25% Off) continues on etsy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry

As usual I've got more pieces in the works including a Paisley Butterfly sculpture and an Elephant Pendant. I'm trying to focus on creating more unique pieces, if not as contemporary as most of the jewelry I've made lately.


I want to thank everyone who has commented on my posts for their invaluable feedback.


Quentin

Butterfly Sculpture from Lunar Skies

My jewelry sales haven't been burning up the web so I decided on a two pronged program; Market & Diversify. I'm having a Jewelry Sale in my Etsy store (25% off). These are great prices considering that silver is now more than $23.00 an ounce. Here's the link to my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/LunarSkiesJewelry

And now for the exciting news, at least it's exciting for me. I've started creating a sculpture line. I just finished the first piece two days ago. It's called "The Gathering" and I feel like a new Papa. Included are thumbnail pics and here is a link to my fine art site http://www.lunarskies.com/pages1/fineart.html


Here's a little info about the piece: Handcrafted Copper and Cholla Cactus Wood Butterfly Sculpture on Oak Base; approximately 28-1/2" high, base is approximately 5-1/4" x 9-1/2". Each butterfly is hand cut and forged from top quality copper stock. I was inspired to create this work from watching butterflies gather at the eucalyptus groves on the Central Coast of California and also at Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I believe I have captured the feeling of freedom butterflies inspire.

I'm working an two other sculptures in the meantime, and will post them soon.