One of the challenges of being an artist/ craftsperson is learning the tools for communicating, and presenting work to others. In the modern world, it seems almost imperative that an artist have a digital presence……a website, a blog, etc.. That being said, some of us, myself included, are challenged by learning the tools necessary for such things! I love the immediate satisfaction of creating something with my hands. By contrast, I seem to lack the patience necessary to learn technical/ digital media. So……where am I going with this? I bought a new camera. I have no clue how to use it! The camera came with a disk containing a 350-page digital book explaining all the features. Egads!!!! That is a lot of pages to read about something so boring. I will soon be calling my photographer brother and begging for help!
Here are my first photographic attempts with the new camera, and a glimpse of two bracelets that will be included in the First Friday opening at Gallery 54 this week!
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| Sterling and fine silver "forest" cuff with blue moonstone and peridot |
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| Sterling link bracelet with plume agate, boulder opal, ammonite, and dry head agate. |
This weekend's opening is titled "The Forest for the Trees". My work is featured with the work of my friend, fiber artist Sharon Bottle-Souva. Here is a sampling of her recent quilt panels.
Being that this is a Holiday weekend I realize folks may have plans, but if you are free, stop by between 5 and 9 for wine, snacks, and music by singer-songwriter Jane Zell. Our new work can be seen all month at Gallery 54 in Skaneateles. Happy 4th!!!
