Celebration of the Arts

This coming Friday is the opening of the Celebration of the Arts show at St. David's Episcopal Church in Dewitt.  The Gallery is open from 8 to 10pm Friday evening, and will have hours the following 2 weeks (see their website for specifics).  I enjoy seeing the work at this show as it includes pieces from several of the finest local artists: sculpture, painting, fiber, and ceramics, with just a few metal artists as well.  Here is one of the pieces I will have in the show.  It is titled "What Was Once Lost is Found".  I had fun creating the distressed, oxidized finish to highlight the rust and imperfections of my found objects.  The glass is a piece I found on the beach in Aruba this past winter.  The antique compass still works!

"What Was Once Lost is Found":  Sterling silver, brass, fossil ammonite, antique found objects.

Polychrome jasper and oxidized sterling silver.  Love this stone!

Change is in the Air

Spring has arrived and many changes are happening.  We are preparing to move to a new home (very exciting!) in three weeks.  As part of this transition I have already moved my studio to a new space at the Delavan Center in Syracuse.  The Delavan is well known to artists in the area and houses about 100 studio spaces.  It was originally a John Deere factory and was converted to studio space many years ago by Bill Delavan.  I am loving it!  I have huge windows and fabulous lighting!  I plan to hold an open house before too long so folks can come check it out.  Here is a sampling of what's coming out of the studio.

Turquoise with chrysoprase and antique scrimshaw bone (left) and turquoise with coral (right)

The Lover's Eye

I have long been fascinated by Victorian "lover's eye" jewelry.  In the 1800's there was a trend that lasted a short while of wearing tiny paintings of the eye of one's lover in a piece of jewelry.  They were often framed by gems, or in a simple gold frame.  As part of the current show at Edgewood Gallery in Syracuse, I made a small collection inspired by these antique pieces.  The collection includes rings, pendants, earrings, and a brooch.

Many of these pieces are still available at Edgewood Gallery and the link is to the right.  Stop in for a look if you have the chance!

Studio Collage

My husband created this collage using snapshots he took of my workspace this weekend.  He was having fun capturing what my studio really looks like…….dog, coffee, and general mess!  In it are a couple progress shots of pieces going in the show at Edgewood that opens Friday evening.  Come by for a glass of wine and check it out!

New Work and an Upcoming Show

I'm back from my trip to the Caribbean, working hard and trying to stay warm!  The days are getting longer though, so the end of winter is in sight.  I am excited to announce the opening of the show "Introspections" at Edgewood Gallery in Syracuse.  The show opens Friday February 28 and runs through April 11.

Below is a preview of one of the pieces I will have in the show.  The title is "Forget Me Not" and is a locket created especially for a Veteran.  The image is my Grandfather who served in World War II.  Included in the locket are WWII era military medals and links from a "Forget Me Not" bracelet of the same vintage.  The construction of the locket features a hinged door that opens from the back and allows the photograph to be changed.   The amethyst at the bottom represents the purple heart medal received by soldiers wounded in combat.

Another piece recently completed and headed for Gallery 54 is this necklace of larimar and aquamarine.    I have lots of work in progress and hope some of you can check out the show to see the end results!

Destination Bound

Winter is in rare form this year in Upstate New York.  This week it warmed up to 27 degrees, if that can be called warm!  We have been in a deep freeze for much of the season.  Some folks love the cold, but my answer is to go South.  On Sunday I will be flying to Aruba for 10 days. I can't wait!!

Coincidentally, the custom order I just finished is also heading South, to Puerto Vallarta.

These bracelets were custom made for a family wedding.  The design includes a silhouette of Skaneateles Lake where their family home is located and on the underside of the bracelets is their family motto. I wish them well on their travels!

Happy New Year everyone!

Happy Holidays!!

Hello all!  I just wanted to post a Happy Holidays wish to all my readers.  2013 has been a great year.  I am so appreciative of all the people who support my work.  This past weekend was the Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival.  It was a fun show, as always, and good to see many return customers and old friends!

"Let it Snow", sterling with dendritic agate.

I have many things planned for 2014.  After some much-needed R&R, I will be gearing up for an opening at Edgewood Gallery in Syracuse at the end of February.  Stay tuned for more details!  Have a warm and wonderful Holiday everyone!!