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I like to create textures using different hardness of pastels and work in many layers. Just for the beak of the seagull I have used 10 different colors and shades. The eye to me is like a jewel chased in agate pebbles. It is a large portrait but each small area is like a new land to be explored. I marvel at the story it tells, the small nicks and scratches, what is it like to be a seagull around Orcas Island? Another question I often ask myself: �What is white in the shade?� Look how dark a blue it actually became! But you know that in �reality� it is white never the less!

Creating a piece of jewelry often starts from an inspiring colored stone. I chose my materials carefully and appreciate quality in everything. Color has always been a well of joy and energy for me and I have found that painting with pastel is a more direct approach that is fulfilling my desire to create and work with color. I very much paint with my fingers as I like to blend my pastels. I find inspiration through reflecting on my inner thoughts and my dreams that have always been vivid and present. I like recalling those images in my journey to become more intuitive and aware of my creative world. I continue being very active in creating jewelry, specializing in custom wedding rings and very intricate and personalized pieces that...