Yellow Branch P08717-P00433 The beautiful blues of amazonite

The beautiful blues of amazonite and two Australian boulder opals mingle in this 18k gold and oxidized sterling silver cuff

and silver with red accents

Inspired by the form and name of the pearl acacia flower

and the pearls are secured with slender steel pins

Moore's quest continues to bring the viewer into an intimate experience with nature

Yellow Branch P08717-P00433 The beautiful blues of amazonite"Yellow Branch" is a work on paper done from on site drawing of the trees in the forest near the artist's studio in southwestern Colorado. The abstract shapes come from marks on the trunks of the trees and create a contrast with the linear aspects of the branches. She uses a combination of watercolor and gouache for an interplay between subtle, transparent areas and opaque, saturated color. The lines are hand drawn with a steel nib pen. Small giclee