I Have Pieces in the British Museum!
I was delighted earlier this year to be approached by the British Museum to make some pieces to go with their “Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia” exhibitions. They are not, of … Continue reading
ETSY STORE
Whatever work I have in stock can be seen in my Etsy Store If you live in Toronto and would rather pick your piece up than pay shipping – call … Continue reading
Crow/Raven
The crow in Celtic folklore is similar to the crow/raven in native myth, in that it is believed to be one of the oldest of the animals, and somewhat mischievous. … Continue reading
Tiptree Award
I have been going to Wiscon now for a number of years, and I have re-connected with my inner feminist in a way that has been very creative, if sometimes … Continue reading
Bestiary Raven/Crow
I have always been captivated by medieval bestiaries ever since I was introduced to them through T.H. White’s delightful “The Once and Future King”. While they read like mythology they … Continue reading
Spiral Trumpet Openwork Ring
This style is based on an Iron Age Irish style called “spiral-trumpet”. Like all pre-Christian Irish styles, it was abstract and its meaning is obscure. This style set Irish Iron … Continue reading
Scythian Deer
There is much debate among archaeologists about whether the Celts were influenced by the Scythians in their animal art. One argument against such influence is that there have been no … Continue reading
Hawthorn Tree
I have two main tree designs which can be altered to indicate different trees by changing the terminals and colour. (See also Tree Series # 1) This one is based … Continue reading
Emain Macha
This piece is based on one that was found near the ancient Irish hill fort of Emain Macha Three kings agreed to split the governing of Ireland among themselves, taking … Continue reading