Moon Over Water Gallery — KintsugiGrace®

'Crowned with Glory'- acrylic and crystal on natural Lightning Whelk, box with logo shell:6.5 x 3.25 x 3 inches A one-of-a-kind collectible art shell inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that showcases the message: wisdom is found in embracing both the beautiful and broken places. There is value in the journey. With the touch of grace, broken places can be mended and can become stronger even more beautiful. This collectible art shell celebrates the grace that brings about victory at the end of a tough struggle.

EX LG- 'In The Secret Place'- copper foil and acrylic on natural lightning whelk 9 x 5.5 x 4 inches A one-of-a-kind art piece, formed and carved by nature, created by my hand and inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the journey. This collectible art shell celebrates both the power of nature and the strength found in the secret place.

'Wisteria Wanderings' - Acrylic and copper foil on a natural Lightning Whelk seashell, box with logo, Shell: 6.5 x 3 x 4.5 This beautifully weathered Lightning Whelk celebrates the lovely colors of the meandering wisteria vine in the soft light of a misty morning. A one-of-a-kind art piece inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden or glossed over. A flaw is seen as a unique piece of history that adds strength, value and beauty. It is embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the whole of the journey.

'Dipped in Love' - acrylic on natural pear whelk seashell, 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.25 inches A one-of-a-kind art piece, formed and carved by nature, created by my hand and inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold where brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted. This collectible art shell celebrates both the power of nature and the power of love.

'Summer Skies' - Acrylic and copper foil on a natural Lightning Whelk seashell, box with logo, Shell: 6 x 4.25 x 3.25 inches This collectible art shell celebrates beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the warmth of friendship, and the special moments of peaceful summer nights. A one-of-a-kind art piece inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden or glossed over. Each flaw is seen as a unique piece of history that adds strength, value and beauty, attributing value to the whole of the journey.

'Barefoot Beach State of Mind'- acrylic and crystals on lightning whelk 4 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches A One of a kind art piece inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi* and the alluring and grounding appeal of walking the beach barefoot. *Kintsugi – The Japanese Art of repairing broken things with gold. The brokenness is not hidden or glossed over, but rather embraced and highlighted, celebrating the idea that it is more beautiful for the journey.

'Southern Grace' -Acrylic and copper foil on a natural Lightning Whelk seashell, box with logo, Shell: 6 x 4 x 3.5 inches A one-of-a-kind art piece inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the journey. This collectible art shell celebrates the charm and elegance of gracious living that is shown by the little kindnesses of thoughtfulness.

'Intertidal Encounter'- 23K & 22K gold leaf on a natural lightning whelk sea shell. Encounter the beauty of the ocean's treasure with this collectible art shell. From the 'Ancient' series, this shell's beautiful patterning was naturally dyed by the ocean bed, possibly taking hundreds or thousands of years to obtain the deep color and beautiful patterning. This fascinating journey is celebrated in ''Intertidal Encounter" 4 x 2.5 x 2 inches, keepsake wooden box with logo

'Reflective Pool'- 23K & 22K genuine gold leaf on natural lightning whelk- A one-of-a-kind art piece, formed and carved by nature, and inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. The brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the journey. This collectible art shell is from the 'Ancient' series using shells that are naturally dyed deep colors by the ocean bed, sometimes taking hundreds or thousands of years. This fascinating journey is celebrated in '' Reflective Pool". 6 x 3.5 x 3 inches

'Grace at Nightfall" -Acrylic and crystals on a natural Texas pear whelk seashell, 4.25 x 2 x 1.75 inches This Texas Pear Whelk celebrates the grace that inspires and encourages through the dark of night. A one-of-a-kind collectible art shell inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that showcases the message: wisdom is found in embracing both the beautiful and broken places. There is value in the journey. With the touch of grace, broken places can be mended and can become even more beautiful.

'Gracious Dawn' - acrylic on natural lightning whelk, 5.75 x 3 x 2.75 inches A one-of-a-kind art piece inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the journey. "Gracious Dawn" celebrates the grace that offers a new beginning and bright future.

'Blossoming Grace' - acrylic on lightning whelk, 4 x 3 x 2.25 inches A one-of-a-kind art piece, formed and carved by nature, created by my hand and inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi that repairs the broken with gold. The brokenness is not hidden, but rather embraced and highlighted, attributing value to the journey. This collectible art shell celebrates a life blossoming with grace.