First Touch of Light

First Touch of LightEmma Ashby grew up in England, where her deep affection for coastal landscapes was cultivated. Today, she continues to be inspired by the coastline around her home in Portsmouth NH. Emma paints with an ancient medium called encaustic and has an MA from the Royal College of Art. About this collection: SANCTUARY. "The untouched beauty of nature offers a deep solace for my soul, inspiring me to paint and recreate scenes that resonate with others. Each

Peridot - Hand-wrapped chrysoprase rondelles with bezel set peridot

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a soy candle-maker

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Through depicting the behavior

Layers of wax create a depth and translucency that draw you in

Each drawing in this series features a Saturniid moth

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