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"Teddy's Favorite Toys #2"

Second in a series of Teddy Bears, this is a copyrighted original carving. (His brother is in a private collection in the Channel Islands, UK.) Exhibited at The Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS, The Manning House Show in Tucson, AZ. This little guy is carved inside a natural crystal of gem grade quartz which was mined in Arkansas. Some of the natural faces and striations of the crystal have been hand polished to enhance the view inside the crystal. The overall crystal stands approx 2 1/4 inches high and weighs 590 carats. It was carved entirely by hand over a period of several months. Teddy is at play and has a tin of marbles, a paddleball and an alphabet cube ready to play. $2700


"Deep Purple Dreams - Three Faces of Love"

"Deep Purple Dreams" is carved in a natural crystal of Bolivian ametrine. The theme is based on the Mitchell Parish song "Deep Purple". In my carving, three faces representing True Love, Memories and Desire await last light to return to their beautiful dream garden. The abstract flower motif was taken from the clematis buds that were blooming on my own garden wall. A copyrighted and signed original carving.(click on the picture to enlarge then click your "back" arrow at top to return)

"Deep Purple Dreams" will be on exhibit at the Headley-Whitney Museum's exhibition "Cutting Edge" from January through March 2010.

This sculpture weighs approx.1,120 carats. Ametrine is named for the combination of amethyst and citrine which are both present in one crystal. Due to the two colors, the figures change from gold to purple as the sculpture is rotated to show Memory, Desire and Dreams of love. The crystal sits on a base of polished black granite that is engraved with the title. POR

Here are the lyrics to the Mitchell Parish song:

DEEP PURPLE
When the deep purple falls
over sleepy garden walls
and the stars begin to flicker in the sky
thru the mist of a memory
you wander back to me
breathing my name with a sigh.

In the still of the night
once again I hold you tight.
Tho' you're gone your love lives on when moonlight beams
and as long as my heart will beat,
lover, we'll always meet
here in my deep purple dreams.






"First Light of Dawn"

Copyrighted and signed original carving. "First Light" is carved from a natural crystal of Oregon sunstone.This classic theme is illustrated beautifully by the copper shiller effect in this stone. Above the base plane of color there are several streaks of light which symbolize the first rays awakening a new day.

This is a small sculpture to be enjoyed as a stand-alone piece or is suitable for a jewelry pendant. It weighs approx. 13.07 ct and measures 18.46 wide by 17.45 high. $1750



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