Mr. Ewing, a full-time jewelry designer/goldsmith specializing in one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry, began taking classes three years ago with Beth Cederstrom, the ceramicist who designed the mask mold for the Hospice Mask Project. His art now includes works of sculpture and bronze casting.

Thoughts:

This mask design represents strength, tenderness, a tear of hope and "Blue Skies." This year, my own father and family were helped by the Northern California Hospice. It is a wonderful program and we will always be grateful.