Rainbow 2 - Silver Lupine

This work featuring the Silver Lupin of Cypress Hills, Sask. and mountainous regions was created using copper tooling techniques on 34 gauge copper. I painted the resulting work with painted brush rather than the traditional methods used by jewelers. The resulting colour range is much more varied and considered desirable. I have found ways to control the patina process by stopping and starting the process several times by alternating running cold water or hot water over the art piece.

This piece has been mounted on acid-free mat board and is framed under glass with black spacer. a N-15 German Silver frame finishes the piece.