Whimsical

This group shows my love of whimsy, decorative detail and variations on the colour blue. The owl, while fairly realistic, has always hinted at the enchanted for me, and it is always a moment of pure magic to sight a lyrebird, the subject of the tray, in the depths of the rainforest.

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From top left to bottom right: Owl from a set of bird placemats; small chest with faux jewels; tray with paua shell and raised gold; Moth Vase, Elephant Jewel Box with texture paste and rhinestones; jewel box with grisaille lid and strokework sides; jewel chest with underwater views on the exterior and interior.