When I was in grad school I would drive off to Sedona to get away from the books and learned about vortexes and crystal healing. I don’t think I actually experienced a Vortex, but I did obtain a copy of Melody’s Love is in the Earth and started looking into crystal healing. I’ve enjoyed enhancing […]
Tag Archives: artisan jewelry
After a recent pop-up event a friend asked me if I could wrap her river rock into a pendant. When she brought it to me, I instantly thought of a heart shape. She agreed, and the wrapping began, while putting on appropriate music for this dancer. I used a prior heart pendant as a template, […]
Last month a Facebook Artists’ Challenge made its rounds and it was an interesting way to narrow down my art into categories. I posted hearts on day one since Valentine’s Day was nigh. For that day I nominated Lisa Wilson of Being Breath, an artist and life-balancer I met during Shawna Moore’s encaustic workshop. With […]
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Dec
Dec
Last week I browsed the Evanston Art Center’s 12th Annual Winter Arts & Crafts EXPO at the Evanston Art Center. It is a vibrant exhibit of local artists who have hand-crafted holiday gifts for you and your family. Numerous fiber arts promise to keep you and your loved ones warm, while cheering the spirit with […]
I haven’t been taking many jewelry selfies lately, though I always get compliments on the Maraviglia I am wearing. Earlier this summer I wore Blessed are you among Women out paired with my favorite twinsy spirals. At NEW’s anniversary party I wore my bangles, which pretty much go with all my outfits and can be […]
Before my 3-day escape last week I did a photoshoot for Etsy. This week I loaded more inventory onto the shop, as I explore other venues to display and sell my work. Draw was inspired by the fabulous pencil handler Lauren Levato-Coyne. She taught me how to draw, and her friendship has drawn me into […]
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Jun
Jun
This year I attended the Bead & Button show for the first time, and it was a blast. I laughed at Milwaukee’s interpretation of compact cars. My intent was to systematically go down each isle, but there were too many sparklies and bargain tables distracting me. So I meandered and enjoyed the colors, the inspiration, […]
I teased my Facebook Fans with pieces last week that haven’t made their way onto Etsy, but are being uploaded now. I wore the pencil pendant out to NEW’s Women’s History Month event, along with Swirly earrings. Green-ish pieces were featured on two occasions. I wore the turquoise-wrapped spiral earrings and the Knitter’s Delight scarf […]
It is always fun to come up with new combinations as I take my Maraviglia out and about. Under Lock and Key wax and wire Pendant Spiral collar necklace, double spiral earrings not yet listed. At one recent fair I couldn’t resist a long beaded necklace and I am working on creating a ‘hook’ for […]
Why we play as children is not because it is our work or because it is how we learn, though both statements are true; we play because we are wired for joy, it is imperative as human beings. ~ John Thorn I’ve got a lovely outing to report, but yesterday inspiration struck, so here’s what took […]
