Vickie Quandelacy: Mother of Pearl, Double Maiden on Sandstone Base Christopher Peina with each scale and curve

with each scale and curve expertly executed to create a lifelike representation of a lizard frozen in time

creates an enchanting play of colors on the surface of the bear

Dendritic soapstone

The use of fossil stone adds an element of uniqueness and depth to the artwork

The creamy tones of the antler are accented by delicate natural textures

Vickie Quandelacy: Mother of Pearl, Double Maiden on Sandstone Base Christopher Peina with each scale and curveKwan de lacy The mother of pearls surface shimmers with shifting hueswhite, gold, blush, and pale greenchanging with the light like ripples on calm water. The polished base anchors her presence, adding stability while allowing the iridescent figure to catch light from every angle. The combination of delicate carving and the pearls natural radiance gives the piece an ethereal, timeless quality, as though the maiden embodies elegance and serenity in