silver rings

Started the year by creating these new pieces, updating my etsy shop, and scheduling new classes for The Bloomfield School. I've been enjoying the process of carving different shapes in wax. I'm getting really into signet rings.

pendants

I finished this set of pendants yesterday. 

I had a special stamp tool made with my logo engraved. My necklaces now have these KY tags that add a nice detail to the simplicity of the piece. They are all ready for the RISD Holiday Alumni Show this Saturday, December 3rd. So excited!

This Is How I Work

What goes on in a working studio?
This question has been more on my mind since I started working on The Bloomfield School. A great distinction about The Bloomfield School is that anyone who takes a class will actually work and learn where the artist works, which naturally allows them to encounter unique tools, machines and processes related to the artists' skills. As an instructor, being transparent with how I work,what I know and what I do is important. I am eager to share this with not just students but anyone who is curious. But if you were not in New York to take a class, then the opportunity to see inside Brooklyn's artist studios would be limited.
The internet gives us the opportunity to share things all over the world. May the next best option to being in a studio is viewing it on a screen? Well, the making of videos started when my sister's boyfriend,Donald, showed me his time-lapse videos. I was impressed with them and thought how fun it would be to make a video myself. With this blog, I can share how I work on the internet to anyone who is interested in seeing the process of jewelry making. So with the help of Donald's knowledge, here is my first time-lapse video. I hope you all enjoy it. I am excited to continue this series of "This Is How I Work."

Here are some new things, in detail, of what I am making.

My working table is filled with small piles. My favorite way of working.

A few of the many castings I am cleaning up. This particular set of castings will be my large cluster earrings.

And now half way there with semi-finished products, pendants and earrings! I have some beading time ahead of me.


What is your workspace like and how do you work? 

ringing

Alloy Gallery

I've been busy working on earrings for this holiday show. Thanks Alloy Gallery for inviting me to participate in this show. If you're in Newport, RI during December, stop by and check out all the jewelry! Opening reception is December 8th.

pendant

Time likes to speed.  This pendant was made in 2009.

Pictimonial

I am so excited to share this site called Pictimonial with you. It is a new online gallery for posting images of your proud customers. It is fairly new but I am loving the whole idea of it already. You can also have your client post a great review of your work. Find more of my happy customers here.

I hope you will use it too.

A Bit of Clay on the Skin: New Ceramic Jewelry

This exhibition at the Museum of Art and Design is worth checking out. I had the opportunity to see Evert Nijland's work in person; his exploration of materials is admirable.

If you want to see contemporary jewelry, definitely visit the museum. Don't forget to peek through the pull out drawers under the showcases. They have tons of good stuff underneath as well.

Northside Market in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

A new great market in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has opened! I love the variety of artisans here. I am also very happy to be one of the featured vendors. Here is not one, but two generous mentions about me.

I'll be at the Northside on July 16th! You should come visit the amazing space and the new work I've started.

Craftland Show 2010

"The 9th Annual Craftland Show is a quirky holiday sale located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge handmade items. The sale will take place from November 26 - December 31, 2010 in the year-round Craftland Shop at 235 Westminster Street, Providence RI 02903."
Also, if you are around the area, the opening party is on December 2nd from 5pm-8pm. I am happy to have my work there this year!

Stephanie Huffaker

Season's changing! Garbage of Eden Design has some new color choices for her signature piece. Steph does a great job in manipulating plastic bags to make these bracelets.

jackie e. podlaski (j e p)

I really like seeing how solitary girls are portrayed, which is why I particularly like this bubble dome by j e p. Jackie creates not only jewelry, but also sculptures, prints and paintings. I look forward to see other projects she is working on.

Salty Girl Jewelry By Amber Chesebro

Check out Salty Girl jewelry. Amber just made a new site and I think it is absolutely wonderful. I am happy to see her current work.

hiking necklace

(via Family Corner)

lots of jewelry...

can be found at ART FORWARD, Metalab and Art Aurea. I found these sites through the blog mar de color rosa. She has many great posts!

Laura Deakin

I especially like Laura's quiet color palette. Her exploration with pearls is also really great. To see more of her work, this is her site.

i spy

Forgot which book I found these pages from, so I can't give credit to it. But I always go back to this image. It's the repetitions and simple contrast of color that I like. I also think about what was, what is, and what it can be.

What are other people doing? Looking at this jewelry gallery, Pieces of Eight