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Do you dress up for Halloween?
Are you dressing up for Halloween this year?
I am, and when I saw this hat I decided to be a witch. It is a fun hat, more like a good witch hat right?
Enamel Flowers by Linda Darty
The rich color of transparent enamels fired over
polished metal is delicate and fascinating.
One of our favorite enamelists is
Linda Darty. This artist, author, and teacher
does it all and does it wonderfully well.
does it all and does it wonderfully well.
Her current collection features a broad range
of recurring floral motifs, but they're
not just simple flowers.
Her jaw-dropping silver settings are designed as
flowers, leaves and branches which are
then matched with delicately
enameled blossoms.
She is a master of champlevé and cloisonné
enamel techniques and it is these particular pieces in her
collection that we love the most.
But sometimes it's difficult to decide which are
more beautiful - the settings or the enamel centerpieces.
As one examines her work in the light the viewer
notices different colors
begin to appear more pronounced.
It's mesmerizing to turn it in the light and
enjoy its richness and depth.
The enameling medium is demanding and unforgiving.
Yet when done well the effects can be spectacular.
Her painterly approach to enameling
produces irresistible gemlike surfaces, brilliant colors,
extraordinary depth and varied textures.
Luckily, for those who love her designs
there will be an opportunity to see some of her
work in person this month.
Linda will be participating in the annual Signs of Life
contemporary jewelry art show being exhibited
at Facèré Art Jewelry Gallery.
One of her contributions to this event will be
a multi-dimensional brooch created with
her trademark champlevé and cloisonné
enamel techniques.
It's called Santa Maria del Fiore.
Signs of Life 2011 showcases work by only nine jewelry
artists paired with nine writers in a unique
publication that celebrates both
literature and jewelry art.
This exhibition will run from
October 5 - October 26, 2011.
For more information about the
Signs of Life exhibition you can visit
Art & Soul Silent Auction
10 TIA artists have donated 'steampunk' themed original artwork to benefit the Gananoque Humane Society and the Gananoque Food Bank. Bids will be accepted until closing day on Sunday.
This piece is a steampunk ring made with brass and copper adjustable size 6.5 - 7.5
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Yummy Mummy Halloween Treats
Aren't these cute, and fun to make too! You can find them at theidearoom.net You can find so many fun things on Pinterest! Off to do some more pinning!
Jewelry with Personality by Laura Stamper
So when was the last time you wore
jewelry with personality?
Literally?
With names like Redhead Mermaid, Sexy Siren,
Urban Goddess, Queen of the Butterflies,
and Garden Fairy you just know
every piece in this collection
has its own personality and its own story to tell.
Expressing one's vision means different things
to different people.
To Laura Stamper it means sculpting and painting
delightful characters on porcelain
then creating equally lovely metal settings
for those paintings.
Her sculptural series features imaginative
tongue-in-cheek characters that just seem
to be infused with
charm and playfulness.
Approaching each piece of
jewelry like a painting allows the artist
to create a mood. Most of the time
that mood is filled with pure whimsy.
Ultimately, her designs
come to life when highlighted
with gemstones and set in
sterling silver with 22k gold.
Some of her characters are brazen and bold.
Some are innocent and demure.
Every richly imaginative piece
is filled with detail.
The real jewels in these pieces are expressed
in the intricate details and characters
representing the imagination and
representing the imagination and
ingenuity of the artist.
You're not just wearing jewelry,
you're wearing a work of art.
It's easy to see that her jewelry is like an
art gallery that can be boldly worn on one's
fingers, wrists and neck.
You can see more of collection at her website.
Kristen's Custom Creations partners with Feast it forward!
Kristen's Custom Creations has partnered with "Sip. Share. Feast it Forward," a show about philanthropic living in the California Wine Country. By purchasing this necklace, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Jack and J.T. Snow Fund at Washington University School of Medicine that are working to find a cure for Wolfram Syndrome. Learn more and how to "FEAST it Forward" by visiting www.feastitforward.com
"Feast it Forward" will be partnering with the inaugural Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF), debuting November 9-13, in Napa Valley's picturesque communities of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. The 5 day "extended weekend" features new independent films; studio sneak previews; conversations with the attending directors, actors, producers, and writers; Opening and Closing Night festivities; Tribute and Awards Programs; wine tasting pavilions and culinary demonstrations; VIP receptions and dinners with Napa Valley's own celebrity chefs and winemakers, and more.
Learn more at:
And get to know Katie the host at www.feastitforward.com, this event is sure to be a lot of fun and definitely for foodies and wine lovers.
