Calm Reflection Paraiba Topaz bringing to life old jewelry

bringing to life old jewelry pieces by melting down the metal

The birch log has lichen and other mosses added to it

these accents are carefully applied

using color and form

Calm Reflection Paraiba Topaz bringing to life old jewelryMcCoys beautiful, serene landscapes are paper collage. These art pieces start as images from National Geographic Magazines which have been altered with a acid solution which moves the inks around the page creating beautiful abstract backgrounds. The cranes, suns, moons and grasses are then hand cut out of paper and then assembled into these tranquil scenes. The work symbolizes peace, hope, and healing. 6'' x 12''