Vevers... jewel - like paintings are laced with
references to Illuminated manuscripts, the 12th Century practice of painting
shells, Kai - awase, Mexican Ex-Votos, Pre-Renaissance Italian paintings, Irish Folklore, Scrimshaw, and Miniatures, and are executed on a wide array of materials including ivorine, vellum, tin, and found clam, oyster or
scallop shells.