Turquoise Tree ...

Winema forest, oregon -- aspens abound here, and this scene was photographed just as the colors were fading and the leaves went flying in the fall... more

by Judy Foote-Belleci

Title

Turquoise Tree ...

Artist

Judy Foote-Belleci

Medium

Photograph

Description

winema forest, oregon -- aspens abound here, and this scene was photographed just as the colors were fading and the leaves went flying in the fall winds. it was developed as a sketch with a change of color for effect. Turquoise is a blue/green color, based on the gem of the same name. The word turquoise comes from the French for "Turkish", as the gem was originally imported from Turkey. The first recorded use of turquoise as a color name in English was in 1573. In many cultures of the Old and New Worlds, this gemstone has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. The oldest evidence for this claim was found in ancient Egypt, where grave furnishings with turquoise inlay were discovered, dating from approximately 3000 BC. In the ancient Persian Empire, the sky-blue gemstones were earlier worn round the neck or wrist as protection against unnatural death. If they changed color, the wearer was thought to have reason to fear the approach of doom. Meanwhile, it has been discovered that turquoise can change color. The change can be caused by light, or by a chemical reaction brought about by cosmetics, dust or the acidity of the skin. see more at www.footeprintart.com

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November 1st, 2020