Showing posts with label Dawn Vertrees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dawn Vertrees. Show all posts
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Fusion Ocean Jewelry
This most unusual designed ring defies definition. It's organic, yet un-natural, it's twisted, yet so sophisticated. The contrasting textures of the gnarly starfish tentacles wrapping around a ring shank of smooth, highly polished fan coral, combine in a look and feel we call "Fusion".
If you like unusual...but with a twist, this ring is for you!
Available in 6, 7, & 8
Available on Etsy
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Fusion Starfish Pendant
Fusion Starfish Pendant
Hand sculpted Starfish Pendant using the lost wax process and cast in Sterling Silver with oxidation added to bring out my detail. Fusion is a new line I introduced this month to be combined with my Ocean Reef Collection. Fusion is a combination of a classic Starfish but with Fan Coral laying on the starfish, fusing itself to the starfish.
I wanted to create a true piece of wearable art.
The piece is 2" in diameter.
The piece is 2" in diameter.
Available in our Etsy Shop
Thursday, November 3, 2011
New Bamboo Ring
The EDGE Bamboo Ring with
sculpted bamboo leaves
I'm not going to be shy about this ring...I love it.
I sculpted a graduated bamboo base and then added three little bamboo leaves to each section of the bamboo. The "Edge" comes from where the wide bamboo starts and the small bamboo begins. This is not a lightweight ring but I've sculpted a well made ring and I think at a great price too. You can check this out at my new Etsy Store, just click on the Etsy Store Logo.
Materials: Sterling Silver (shown) with oxidation to bring out the detail.
Widest Width: 7/8"
Available in 1/2 sizes, please specify.
Available Finishes: Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold Plated & Rhodium Finish
Materials: Sterling Silver (shown) with oxidation to bring out the detail.
Widest Width: 7/8"
Available in 1/2 sizes, please specify.
Available Finishes: Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold Plated & Rhodium Finish
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tree Frog Cuff
This is going to be one cool cuff.
The back legs and feet are actually what goes around the arm holding the cuff in place plus the upper left arm and hand just add extra support. The right hand props his head up and although his back is facing you now, when wearing him he is looking at you. So whether he is on your left arm or right, he is always looking at you. As pictured now, he is on your right arm scooting down...on your left arm, he is scooting up your arm. No profile shots yet...still fine tuning his handsome features.
The first casting will be all Sterling Silver with antiquing to bring out the detail and depth in the philodendrons.
My Little Tree Frog Cutie Pie Cuff with little heart
Philodendrons trailing down his back.
Say Hello!
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Can you guess what's coming soon? |
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Citrine and Gold Ring Design
Well, Third time's a Charm...
...I will start sculpting this ring for Bree starting tomorrow morning and of course, I'll be showing it's progress on my blog. I'm so glad we jumped over to the tulips...I can just envision this ring finished.
Bree's Design #1 White and Yellow Gold surrounds this impressive teardrop shaped faceted Citrine. |
There will be several designs going back in forth to get the perfect design and in the end...It may look nothing like this piece I've drawn but sometimes you just have to work out the details.
The dome like base of the ring would be white gold, high polished. I would sculpt the leaves and vines separately and then solder them to the white gold creating a look as if they were actually growing up and around the stone. The yellow gold leaves will pop on the white gold.
Being that the leaves and vines are sculpted separately and not carved, this is going to give a lot of dimension plus making it very realistic.
I didn't add all of the leaves to the design, I wanted you to see the white gold under the yellow gold leaves. Once I sculpt the base, sculpting the leaves is the creative part.
The stone will set up and light will get up under the stone. The citrine is actually a good depth for this ring.
Bree's Design #2 White and Yellow Gold surrounds this impressive teardrop shaped faceted Citrine. |
Bree's Design #3 |
I never make both sides exactly alike so I wanted to give you a quick hint for the other side of the ring. Personally...this is my favorite design so far. The leaves and tulips will be individually sculpted and cast then soldered to the ring base giving it a raised authentic look.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
New Project...Updated with Sketch
My Inspiration Photo for a Starfish Cuff requested by one of my customers. |
Only a quarter finished but I'm trying it on for size...another great quality about sculpting a wax model. |
No detail on the starfish yet, still working with character, comfort, legs before I continue... |
Friday, September 2, 2011
Which one will she pick?
I was asked to come up with an "Asian inspired design" using her 44 beautiful 11mm round Jade Beads her husband surprised her with several months while on a trip overseas.
The first thing to come to my mind was the dragon but I wanted to put a bit of a spin on the traditional Chinese Dragon plus consider the Koi as well...so here is what I came up with...also, before I forget...I want to thank all of those Tattoo Artist for their inspiration as well, my hat is off to their wonderful talents!
Butterfly Koi |
Lady Koi |
Dragon Koi |
Each design incorporates a single Jade Bead within the design...sort of my trademark on that one...anyway, each pendant will be sculpted about half the size show and my talent will be in removing the wax from the back to reduce the weight to hang properly!
I have put this on a one day delay because she will be seeing them for the first time on her Sept. 1st Birthday and hopefully she will like one of these designs.
Finished product will be VERY three-deminsional and then cast in Sterling Silver with gold accents (maybe) and each bead, hand knotted by Frances...she's the best!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Custom Bamboo Pendant & Earrings
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Ok, so I'm a matchie matchie jewelry designer...
Saturday, August 27, 2011
This striking Sterling Silver cuff features a very
contemporary design, yet retains the natural look of
fan coral as it wraps around the wrist as if it grew that
way in the ocean currents.
contemporary design, yet retains the natural look of
fan coral as it wraps around the wrist as if it grew that
way in the ocean currents.
Chrysocolla stone and starfish add color and contrast. |
Sideview showing overlapping fan coral, |
...even the back is pretty. |
For more information, just e-mail me at dawnvertrees@gmail.com
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New Release:
Sculpted and Ready to be Adopted
Scooter and Peanut will be featured at the Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Show, January 14th-16th, 2011
and January 15th at the Wyland Galleries (Boardwalk and Polynesian Gallery) at Disney.
I sat in my studio on Lake Norman and created these two little froggies and they will immediately make you smile.
"Scooter"
$235.00
Pendant ID:
SS-TF-PEND (Sterling Silver)
BZ-TF-PEND (Solid Bronze and CrystalCoat Coated)
Year Released: January 2011
Edition Size: 2000
Size: 2.0" x 1.50" x 3/4"
$289.00
Ring ID:
SS-TF-RING (Sterling Silver)
BZ-TF-RIND (Solid Bronze Frog, Sterling Silver Ring)
CrystalCoat Coated
Year Released: January 2011
Edition Size: 2500
Size: 1 3/8" x 1" x 1/2"
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wyland Galleries
Wyland Galleries
announces newest artist Dawn Vertrees
We are extremely proud to announce the placement of select works in two Wyland Galleries at the Polynesian Resort and the Boardwalk Resort at Disney in Orlando.
As you might imagine, our Bamboo Collection and Orchid Collection have found a great fit surrounded by bronze sculpture and paintings of nature by renown artist Wyland as well as others. We hope to introduce our Ocean Reef Collection and Kudzu Collection over the coming months.
The Wyland Galleries are some of the finest on the Disney properties, and feature only the highest quality art in the most beautiful atmosphere imaginable.
If you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend a visit to either or both of these fine galleries the next time you're in Orlando!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Starfish and Pearl Ring
Ocean Reef Collection - My Starfish Pearl Ring!
My rings are hand carved in wax and then cast using the lost-wax method. This ring is a highly detailed work of art with a design that flows all the way around the base of the ring.
Solid 14k yellow gold starfish wraps it's arms around this fabulous 13mm Black Tahitian Pearl. (blue, violet & green hues...beautiful)
This ring also features hand sculpted branch coral and plate coral accents.
My rings are hand carved in wax and then cast using the lost-wax method. This ring is a highly detailed work of art with a design that flows all the way around the base of the ring.
Solid 14k yellow gold starfish wraps it's arms around this fabulous 13mm Black Tahitian Pearl. (blue, violet & green hues...beautiful)
This ring also features hand sculpted branch coral and plate coral accents.
Metals: 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver 92.5
Note: This ring can be customized.
Note: This ring can be customized.
Friday, October 15, 2010
"Seven"
Medium Kudzu Cuff |
It has been a busy couple of months but we have finally added 7 out of the 10 pieces finished, polished, sealed and photographed.
Hoop Earrings |
I have a lot to say about this new line but I have more to do tonight plus an Orchid Show in Ft. Pierce Sat. & Sun. where I'll be introducing the new line in Florida but I hope you like my new Kudzu Collection!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
This was my brain thoughts when my husband told me that we really needed to add a man's line to our collections.
First: sculpted wood-like cuff with a fishing hook stuck in it....had to cut fishing line. Second: Hook and a lure stuck in wood cuff. Third: Kill the wood...hook, anchor cuff design. Fourth: Vintage anchor, no hook. Fifth: Really cool vintage anchor, found the KILLICK!
That's it...high five!!!!
Some of you may know what a Killick is but for those who don't...it's a small anchor, especially one made with a stone in a wooden frame.
There are many versions of a killick but this one was pretty awesome and a no-brainier for a piece of jewelry. It will have a stone, we are working on that one.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ocean Reef Collection...
...sculpting new designs featuring
the ocean's reefs.
My new line of pendants go from simply
elegant to fabulous and I hope you agree.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ocean Reef Necklace
I'm getting close to finishing up the wax model on this new project. I have sculpted several fan corals with plate coral peaking out from between the overlaping corals.
I took two of my sketches and combined them, coming up with this design...I think you can see by looking at my drawings, I took the best of both.
Some of the plate coral will be cast in 14k yellow gold but the majority of the necklace will be Sterling Silver. I will have 3 clusters of small aquamarines dotted around the necklace. One cluster on the left side and two clusters to the right.
I took two of my sketches and combined them, coming up with this design...I think you can see by looking at my drawings, I took the best of both.
Needless to say, it's going to take some time to complete this piece but I can assure you...it will be photographed. This is a one of a kind piece, and if anyone is interested in this piece, please call me.
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