Alternative title: Larkin Doesn't Like Doing The Same Thing Twice
This first photo is Larkin's proof of concept piece, the very first Idle Talons mermaid tail on blue aventurine made in April of 2019 (for those keeping track, this was when Larkin was 14).
Next came a silver tail on seraphinite, a very similar style as the first because Larkin was not yet ready to jump into new designs in spendier silver wire.
Then another blue aventurine piece, this time wrapped in silver with a different tail position.
Next came a copper tail on fossilized coral, again with similar design elements tweaked in new ways.
Finally the brecciated jasper tail Larkin finished yesterday.
Each piece has so many similar elements, yet is totally unique as Larkin made changes to suit the stone and cab shape. This makes me want to collect other styles for a side-by-side comparison! Maybe trees next...