Strata 2 Product:Strata 2 the artist applies thick swathes

the artist applies thick swathes of acrylic paint to the canvas

carefully composing hundreds of them into a mosaic

Oxidized sterling and matte finished enamel

This fascinating necklace is crafted from oxidized sterling silver and features a patinated and carved

The process begins with thousands of individual handmade murrine

Strata 2 Product:Strata 2 the artist applies thick swathesThis painting is part of the artist's Nihonga collection. It was made using the traditional Japanese mineral pigment painting methods; a labor intensive process that involves making water based paints, binders, and glue using natural materials bought in Japan. Mineral pigments, pine soot (sumi), indigo, and oxidized Japanese silver leaf all play their part in this finely veiled, multi layered painting on Kumohadamashi washi paper stretched on hardwood