A grove of flowers blooms in the garden of the gods: A green vine snakes over the ground, upon the stoney walls, over lattice and trellis, weaving its way between the slats. Buds emerge, turning their pointed heads to face the sun. And on that special day, flowers unfold, unfurl in the whispering breeze, open to reflect the golden sunlight on their petals...

I began this hook with gorgeous pink "Passion" Dyed Hardwood, turned three graduated beads before ending in a finial fit for a garden grove! I hand-carved five little flowers, (and a bud!), wrapping the design all around the hook, with a stray vine spiralling around the very tippety top. I then painted the this floral bouquet with metallic acrylics, using multiple golds and greens to create subtle shaded effects, which results in a wonderfully rich piece.

This piece is engraved with my signature/artist's mark. Size H (5 mm), eight inches long. Heirloom quality.