Amethyst

AmethystFaryn Davis, of Fernworks, creates dimensional resin landscapes which blend real specimens and minerals with imagery inspired by the natural world. Based in the mountains of Asheville, NC, she blends small hand painted scenes and found specimens such as real grass, lichen, feathers, gemstones, and ethically sourced bones into dimensional resin artwork. Each piece is hand painted with toothpicks and brushes, layered in epoxy, then polished into

Consequently

she primarily works in acrylic on paper

from New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2014

naturalist prints

Inspired by nature and the joys of life

The balance of these two feelings happening in concert can ignite a shared nostalgia for a moment before it has been fully realized

Originally from Massachusetts

then folding/forming their bodies

He also collects rulers to use and fossils to bemuse and comic strip art to amuse and reasons to excuse (himself from uncomfortable situations)

Archival acid-free quality for stability and resistance to aging

and Cabinets

Working in many mediums she pulls inspiration from the natural and imagined world