At the Beach With Kathleen Johnson

When you read this, I shall be at Cape Hatteras, sleeping with the window open so I can hear the ocean all of the time.  Finally!  I miss that sound; when I need to calm and center myself, I remember the sound of Atlantic breakers cresting and booming. 

Perhaps Kathleen Johnson hears the same.  Her Encrusted series was inspired by the effect of the ocean on metal objects.  

Barnacle ring, silver, enamel, aquamarine, and moonstone

Encrusted peridot, silver, enamel, and peridot

Encrusted silver and enamel (?)