Japanese Maple necklace (pendant) Clematis representing the abundant seed pods

representing the abundant seed pods found hidden behind the heart shaped leaves

new growth stems and round fruits have been one of my favorite motifs to explore in my work throughout my career

India I sketched lamas underneath the legendary Bodhi tree where Prince Siddhartha (Buddha) had attained enlightenment centuries ago

75"(L) x 2

but a beautiful motif to design into wearables

Japanese Maple necklace (pendant) Clematis representing the abundant seed podsAs a child growing up in the Midwest I took solace in a neighbors yard under the canopy of a rather anomalous tree with beautiful lacy purplish red leaves. Later, I learned it was a Japanese Maple which explained its bark scars that looked like slanted eyes kindly watching over me. I spent seasons getting to know this tree. Each spring tiny pointed leaves appeared and within days I could almost watch them emerge into lushness. The tree would send out