I've been to my studio

The photograph with the black background is of a necklace made by the husband wife team Arthur and Georgina Gaskin.  They were Jewelry Artists in the arts and crafts period.   

After I got home from Artfest I got right to my studio.  I have made some important decisions about my art and my life. Artfest tends to put things into perspective for me.

The Shell necklace came about after visiting our local bead store The Garuda and I, in

Friday

Harbor

.  I bought 2 shells. They were 25cents apiece.  I just love the rocks stuck in the shell that I used.   So, I have a studio full of beads, embellishments and this little shell was what I needed to break my block.  I even have shells that I have found myself, but they didn’t push me to create like this center piece shell did.  I did draw from the Gaskin style of jewelry which is my absolute favorite designers, from one of the most interesting eras of jewelry design.

The pearl necklace is something I have had in mind to make for quite awhile.  I flattened the steel wire on the link of the chain.  I love the contrast of pearls and steel. 

Leave a comment and say Hi.  Has Artfest inspired you to do art this week.  Let me know your blog and I will go and visit it.

Comments

[Danielle]

Rhonda,
They are just beautiful! I love where you are going with the iron and pearl combo! Congrats on the studio time, I am so glad you were able to get right in after artfest! I am going in today, wish me luck :)
Best,
D

[Becci Renfro]

I have wanted to go to Artfest but seem to just miss it!? I bet when the time is right for me I'll get there...
I enjoyed reading your page and you have inspired me to get over to my art table and create! Thanks.

Have a great hair day! Becci

[Tara Finlay]

Beautiful stuff! Artfest inspired me to try and make a series of 8 collages of the madonna for a show I have in two weeks. I have little time. But I think I can do it :)
It was so great to see you.