I spent the entire weekend geeking out over my work and I must say I've been thinking about this piece for quite a while, I found some rough sketches I had made a couple of weeks ago which I had forgotten I had drawn, I can be doodlie. To my surprise it looked very similar to the finished piece, the first and only "Along the Trail" bracelet.
It was a wonderful challenge but the most challenging part was getting good photos.
Each stone contains a small scene but just like the changing weather they don't obey at the same time for pictures, then there's the pretty shine, not so good for photo's...
a snow scene....winter sun.....fog and tall conifers.........sunrise and naturally the birds.
When in doubt stick it in the full sun and irradiate it! I love this piece it speaks of all the things I adore, small stories are incased in each stone.
I went for a walk with Jo this morning, I should have worn down but I opted for polar fleece, even with gloves my fingers ached as if each had been cut off :) baby it's cold outside!
Thanks for gawking and joining me along the trail, love Ro
Ro, that bracelet is "Magnificent".....great job. I was going to go walking this morning, but it is tooooo cold and windy out here in Riverside. xoxoxo Jeanmarie
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanmarie! No wind here but literally freezing! I took a short one :)
Deleteremember I told you I wanted to make it, thank you!
xoxooxoo
GASP.
ReplyDeletei hope you wear that bracelet and don't give it up for anything.
well....maybe for it to be around MY wrist, but that's only second to wanting YOU to wear it.
i'm pleased to know you and for the opportunity to join in the walk-n-gawk travels. truly. sincerely.
Eric asked me if I would keep it but I won't especially after my recent stone binge :)
ReplyDeleteWalk and gawk HA! those baby deer are so cute!
That bracelet is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI see that you already sold it...not surprised that if flew away so fast.
I love the stones in it.
You are having freezing cold weather and we enjoyed a weekend of "balmy" spring temps ( 67 ) around here. Today it's back to the way it should be, in the 30's.
Now we just need the snow to return so it looks like winter once again.
Happy trails!
xo
Hi Cinda! I love those little scenes too, like small windows, vignettes!
DeleteWhacked out weather patterns, that's for danged sure!
Happy trails to you, until we meet again :)
xoxo
A stunning piece of art, Ro...your trails so beautifully captured in silver. Just beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs.!!
DeleteXOOO
That bracelet is beyond gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of the lucky gal that's buying it :)
Seriously incredible work, Ro!
It's 50 here today! All our snow is melting and I was walking around without my coat, very weird weather!
Thank you DJ, I have boat loads of beautiful stones and luckily lots of ideas :)
DeleteIt's supposed to be 80 in a few days here whip, bang, WEIRD is right!
Your work is always so stunning in the combination of materials, workmanship, and thought that underlies it all. I am forever impressed.
ReplyDeleteYou are very sweet thank you!!
DeleteEverything about this post absolutely makes me GRIN, even the "sold" sign hanging there...and the fact that you DID sell it.
ReplyDeleteAnd now, please do find some proper gloves.
:-)
I hope you're dancing....
I know but I do love sending my pieces of to be worn and loved, it got a very good home.
DeleteI finished my walk with my hands in my armpits. :P
Swirling in my studio making more beauties today, rappity tap tap....
gasp is an understatement.
ReplyDeletespeechless is more like it.
well done, WELL DONE!!
xoxo
I'm still so energized, thank you Deb, I'm having a blast!
DeleteBlasting the tunes per usual! :)
Dear Ro, That is a remarkable bracelet, absolutely stunning!!!!!! Impressive work!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you P bird, as a former smither, I appreciate it!
Deletexxoxoxo
Wow! That bracelet.....I'm speechless :) Whoever got it is one lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million Carlene, it feels so good on too!!
DeleteGoodness, gracious! Ro, I think you could sell as many of these bracelets as your hands can make!
ReplyDeleteTo whomever bought this beauty -- get ready for LOTS of compliments :-) !
So so so so lovely..... !
xxxooo
Thank you C Wren oh boy that was someee work, like cleaning the garage but much more fun!
ReplyDeletexxoxoxoooOO, caw, caw....
You won't mind if I get a little selfish now, will you?
ReplyDeleteMAKE MORE!!!
:))))
My bangle needs a companion!
PS: tell Eric I say "You Rock!"
I plan to!! :) :)
DeleteI'll tell him, he does!
xoxo
You are 100% entitled to some major geeking out on this piece, Ro! I knew yesterday when I saw those hawks' wings glinting in the fading sunlight that the addition of some lovely stones was just going to put this one over-the-top. Can't wait to see what other wonders will come pouring out of your studio in the next several days...
ReplyDeleteIt has been icy cold here as well. Speaking of "geeking out", I am totally smitten with frost of late... the way it edges all the leaves and twigs and even the furry green mosses. Oh, and every small puddle and semi-frozen pond boasts a geometric odyssey of crackled ice on the surface. Love!!
xo,
Harsi
Oh it was so much fun and so much concentration, making sure the stones were set correctly all with the same gravity, my mind could not wanter too far with this piece!!
DeleteSo lovely, I could geek out on ice and frost too, I HAVE done it!!
xoxo