Jacqueline Bevan Medium Jewelry Email jewels.botanica@gmail.com Website www.jewelsbotanica.etsy.com Artist's Statement I have always loved art, science, and nature. I spend every moment I can during the growing season working outside in my flower gardens. I have developed a glass fusing technique which allows me to use leaves of plants from my gardens to create imagery within the glass. Each glass pendant I create is as unique as the leaves fused within. My jewelry features glass leaf pendants and coordinating gemstone necklaces enhanced with 18k gold and sterling silver elements. emphasis is placed upon interesting color and texture. I am constantly amazed at the beauty of nature. Through the creation of my jewelry, I get to explore all of my interests at once.