«Karisma» Crystal and beaded alençon
lace appliqués on net mermaid gown with
wide scalloped hemline, Morilee by Madeline Gardner
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.