This is the first piece I created in the memorial collection. It was in memory of my sweet Weimaraner, Pearl. She was 8 weeks old when I got her and we spent more than a decade together camping, hiking, cuddling and traveling. I was devastated when she passed unexpectedly in an accident. Having her urn on a shelf for another decade made me feel empty, sad and guilty. I felt I wasn’t honoring her memory or spirit and wanted to set her free. When I created her piece it was important to me use the colors and aura of our favorite Portland hiking trail. I incorporated soil from the exact trail where we once stepped. Earth pigments that were based on her coat color as well as surrounding flora and fauna. One of the most interesting parts of this piece is that the bone contained in the ash really shows against the porcelain colored clay and earth pigments. This has become one of the most treasured art works in my home. It takes me back to a special time in my life with Pearl in Portland walking along the wooded path in the fog.