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My watercolor jewelry pendants, bracelets and hairpieces are hand made constructions inspired by the shapes I see in nature's presentation of water and ice. Individual jewelry pieces are created by gluing layers of Arches watercolor paper to build a very strong organic shape. On the outermost layer I paint either an abstract or representational watercolor image, and I compose the image to harmonize with the shape of the abstract jewelry piece. My creations are completed by applying a clear acrylic varnish, and baking in an oven to achieve a hard, impervious surface. I like to think of my jewelry pieces as miniature, wearable paintings. You can see my paintings on canvas at www.rossbarbera.com |
