Quartz (variety: "Landscape" Agate), photo by Chip Clark
Greenskin Jasper, Turee Creek, Western Australia, photo by Hans Gamma
Banded Agate, photo by Richard Weston
I am constantly amazed and inspired by the beauty and artistry found in nature. The landscape images in these stones draw me in and evoke a sense of awe. To me, nature is the ultimate artist.
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The Blue Bean ( Cloud Gate, Chicago) photograph by Colin Michaelis
Pontiac Lake, Oakland County, Michigan photograph by Patricia Vail
Rear View photograph by Anna O’Dea
I like to end each year with reflections, both literal and figurative; I hope you enjoy these beautiful images that were submitted to Hilton Honors™ and National Geographic Stories Without Words photo contest.
To celebrate the holidays, please enjoy 10% off all mosaic art jewelry at Gray Raven Designs. Use coupon code HOLIDAY2011 at checkout until December 31, 2011.
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Tagged cityscape, Cloud Gate, landscape, National Geographic, nature, photos, rear view, reflections
Dallol Volcano, Ethiopia Photograph by Carsten Peter
Blue Hole, Belize Photograph by David Boubile
I am always on the lookout for inspiration for my art. These amazing images from National Geographic have me searching through my gemstones to find the perfect combination of colors and textures to reflect their stunning dynamics.
If you would like to see my nature inspired mosaic art jewelry please visit Gray Raven Designs.
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One piece. Half price. Four days.
Rose quartz is the stone of universal love.
Red aventurine encourages positive attitude.
Garnet represents love and devotion.
Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful landscape inspired one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut quartz, aventurine and garnet stones individually set in a handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frame.
This piece has been purchased. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials.
Visit Gray Raven Designs shop to view other available gemstone mosaic art jewelry.
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Tagged aventurine, garnet, gemstone, landscape, pink, quartz, red
One piece. Half price. Four days.
Each Friday, Gray Raven Designs offers a one-of-a-kind deal — one piece at half price for four days only (or until someone takes us up on our amazing offer). And the shipping is free.
Delicate pink one-of-a-kind landscape inspired pearl and gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with crystal quartz and aventurine stones individually set in a handmade 12.7 x 12.7 mm silver frame.
This piece has been purchased. Please visit Gray Raven Designs shop to view available gemstone mosaic art jewelry.
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Tagged aventurine, landscape, pearl, pink, quartz
Agate Landscape by Wendy Gray Raven
The inspiration for most of my work has come from nature. Prior to designing mosaic art jewelry, I focused on fine art mosaics using primarily 
natural materials.
When I saw this piece of agate pictured on the right, I was drawn in by its beauty and saw within it a landscape. Using marble, granite and smalti I re-interpreted what I saw and created my own “Agate Landscape.”
Nature continues to inspire me, and my love of natural materials is reflected in my jewelry, like this pendant created with opal, labradorate and moonstones.
To view more nature inspired mosaic jewelry visit Etsy.
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I create art not only for my own enjoyment, but also to evoke positive feelings and memories in others. I love when customers send me feedback after receiving their one-of-a- kind mosaic art jewelry.
The customer that purchased this particular landscape pendant wrote,
“My lovely pendant arrived! What a special treat at the end of a gloomy day. It reminds me of the lake we visit at our cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin…built by my husband’s folks who have since passed away.”
Responses like this inspire me to continue exploring and creating my art.
To view and purchase other mosaic art jewelry similar to this one, which was designed with a pearl and natural hand-cut aquamarine, cyanite, fluorite and labradorite stones, visit Etsy.
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In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light. (Hans Hofmann)
While strolling through the woods in North Carolina, Wendy’s attention and camera were drawn to the light captured in the trees and reflected in the water near a rustic bridge.
The numerous shades of green created by the light inspired this opal, green flourite, and peridot piece.
Purchase this gemstone mosaic pendant and other nature-inspired pieces on Etsy.
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