Monday, January 14, 2013

Ghost Orchid Bronze Sculpture

Ghost Orchid 
Bronze Sculpture

The Ghost Orchid aka: Dendrophylax lindenii

The Ghost Orchid intrigues me the most. Books & Blogs have been developed, several novels have been written about it and a Movie, Adaptation with Nicolas Cage & Meryl Streep was based on the book, The Orchid Thief...there is just a lot going on with this particular orchid.

It is perhaps the most revered orchid in the United States, if not the world and It is one of the rarest orchids found only in South Florida, Cuba, and Haiti, most likely existing on other nearby Caribbean islands in addition and I am proud to say, I had the pleasure of seeing this leafless orchid in person!

A great blog for additional information on the Ghost Orchid: http://www.ghostorchid.info/

I sculpted this bronze sculpture in wax, exactly like my jewelry I make and then we cast in piece in Bronze. I added a high polish finish to the front of the flower and a stain finish to the back.

To purchase this piece, go to:
Ships in 2-3 weeks

Material: High polished solid bronze
Total Height: 9" 
Flower/Spur (stem) Height: 7"
                                    Base: 2" Tall x 4" Wide Square Black Marble Base 
                                       

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Tropical Key West Pendant for Helen

This one is for Helen...


Key West Tropical Collection

This is also what you call a balancing act!

Only 13/4" high this pendant features (6) Heart Shaped Philodendron leaves (1) Philodendron Leaf (1) Palm Leaf (1) Banana Leaf (1) Hibiscus Flower (1) Boulder Opal surrounded by Bamboo

This piece will be cast in 14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver...WHEW!

...and matching Earring, of course

Almost finished, these will be cast in SS & 14k Yellow Gold 
to match the pendant.




Scooter, my Treefrog Pendant

My little Scooter is getting a makeover...

Meet Scooter!

I've had the pleasure of sculpting some adorable tree frogs in the past years and needless to say, to pick just one to expand the line on was a difficult decision.  

Scooter is approximately 2" tall but will be reduced to 1 1/8" tall and around 3/4" tall to expand the collection to include a smaller pendant, left & right ear wire earrings as well as an adorable charms for your charm bracelet.


The New Scooter Collection will also be available in 14k Gold & 14k Gold Plated

Available by Feb. 1, 2013
For more information, please contact me at dawnvertrees@gmail.com