I recently went to the Denmark Geological Museum to see their mineral collection that dates back to 1772. I saw some familiar specimens and discovered some new…needless to say this collection rocked.

Carly Waito brings an entire new meaning to recharge through art. Her meticulous detailing captures every bit of power these little specimens give off…enhancing one of nature’s most beautiful creations with every stroke of her brush.

bornite, 7 x 6.5, oil on masonite (2009)

amethyst 4, 6.5 x 8”, oil on masonite (2010)
-my color palette for my next collection

She did an album cover for her brothers band, Adam & the Amethysts ‘Flickering Flashlight’
The print is available (here)
I.must.have.

pyrite 2, 10 x 10”, oil on panel (2011)

smoky quartz 2, 4.75 x 7”, oil on masonite

watermelon tourmaline, oil on masonite

fluorite 2, 10 x 12”, oil on masonite (2010)

her process..
(source: http://carlywaito.blogspot.com/)

multicoloured tourmaline, 5 x 6.5”, oil on masonite (2009)