Thunderstorms, Rainbows, and New Work

Monsoon season thunderclouds have been almost a daily occurrence here in the Arizona Highlands and is providing much needed rain for the thirsty native flora and fauna.  The air is charged with electricity and the mountains glow in anticipation of a cool shower.

                                    

                                       The pines stretch their limbs in supplication.


                 

                                                            
                                                   A glimpse of rainbow...



                                    

                          Dancing in the sprinkles...pardon the gratuitous hiney shot...

I was inspired to hand fabricate three storm clouds from sterling silver sheet metal which I sawed and heavily textured with my hammer. The clouds were given a rich patina bath to accentuate and highlight the texturing. I  attached beautiful watery stones which represent raindrops: aquamarine, labradorite, and moonstone rondelles. 

A turquoise sphere with moonstones round out the celebration of rain. Now if I could just market that doggie rain dance... ;)