New Horizon ~ Soul Searching Series
Photo Credit — Daniel Krucoff
Another beautiful stone from Gary B Wilson. This is the ‘sister’ stone to Ready to Bloom. It is Ruby in Zoisite and the deep magenta color has a rich sage green compliment. Again I can see a vista in this stone. I’ve looked at this one a long time. The roundness of the magenta color reminds me of a planet and the space surrounding this imaginary planet has deep sage green hues to it. Who knows, maybe there is a place like this somewhere in the vast universe? I’d like to think so. I guess I’ve been one of those enchanted by the movie Avatar and the gorgeous scenes of the imaginary world Pandora. Perhaps that has added to what I see in this piece. So I view this as a statement about the what waits beyond the horizon. It’s a new year, a new decade, and there are new horizons for all of us. These are my thoughts on how I arrived at the name for this piece, New Horizon.
The setting is Sterling Silver that has been textured and oxidized. This time I added an overlay in the upper right that reminds me of a little mountain. It just seemed like that accent was needed as I worked on this one.
I asked Dan to photograph this one like he did Ready to Bloom with the water drops as part of the background. I just love that watery effect.
It’s a special weekend for me and perhaps that is why I’ve been rather reflective about this piece. My birthday is tomorrow, Dan & I will celebrate by going to see Avatar again and then enjoy dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Pappadeaux. I want to see Avatar again in the theaters. I felt totally immersed in the planet via the special effects and seeing the movie at an IMAX in 3D. Whatever your thoughts about the movie, its story, etc., for me the artwork and the ability to create those graphics just left me spellbound. I’m certain it appealed to the geek and artist in me and I suspect it will influence my future work.
May you enjoy new horizons this year in your life. Until next time, aspire to be more as an artist and a person.
8 comments
January 31, 2010 at 12:04 am
Don
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my sister-in-art! Avatar IS great! I loved it and wouldn’t mind seeing it again myself…
You are on a roll with these new jewelry pieces. I love what you’re doing with the textures in your settings. The asymmetry of the texturing is perfect for balancing the symmetry of the shapes. Another beauty!
-Don
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January 31, 2010 at 1:01 am
Kathleen Krucoff
Thanks for the birthday wishes Don! 🙂 Great to know you loved Avatar too….and that got me to thinking, what if you painted a blue Avatar like mask???? I think that would be totally awesome.
I’m glad you like these new pieces of mine. Thank so much for sharing your thoughts, I always appreciate your take on my work.
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February 2, 2010 at 1:20 am
Karen Phipps
Happy (now belated) birthday!! Hope you had a wonderful day and a wonderful time out and at dinner! I thought one of the funniest things about Avatar was getting to wear those hilarious 3D glasses.
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February 4, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Thank you Karen. It was a great birthday. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie again wearing those funky 3D glasses and dinner was fabulous!
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February 4, 2010 at 10:26 pm
deborah
I hope you had a great birthday! At first I had no interest in seeing Avatar, but from what I hear from several people, it’s a must-see for artists!
I enjoyed your take on this lovely new piece – this new decade should be one of new horizons for all of us.
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February 4, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Kathleen Krucoff
Thanks so much Deborah! My birthday was truly wonderful. I know many artists that love Avatar and a few that didn’t. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It will be going in the Krucoff DVD library. 🙂
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February 7, 2010 at 2:13 am
shay
What a beautiful piece! Happy birthday again. Mine is the day after yours 🙂
I’ve been thinking about seeing Avatar again myself. Did you see it 3D both times? I’m curious how 3D compares to not.
I personally love it!
Hugs to you.
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February 7, 2010 at 2:28 am
Kathleen Krucoff
Oh Shay, I missed your birthday….hey Happy Birthday to you!!!! Aquarians…whoooo whooo.
Yes I saw it in 3D at an IMAX both times. I love the movie too.
Hugs back Shay!
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