Not Your Every Day Knots - Jewelry by Barbara Natoli Witt

Jewelry created by

Barbara Natoli Witt features

color, texture, micromacramé

and lace-making techniques. 

Working methodically she

creatively combines textural elements into

elaborate designs.  An extraordinarily

time-consuming process produces work

that is imaginative and evokes

a sense of lush richness.

Working in her signature style, this artist

mixes gemstones with found objects and beads.

With an eye for intricate designs and soothing

color combinations she creates pieces that

mix traditional knotting concepts with

modern flair.

The final result is colorful and unique.

Her inspiration is derived from a life-long study

of symbolism, history, and diverse cultures.

 These exquisite pieces of jewelry

 begin with simple concepts yet

evolve into highly patterned tapestries.

As the subject of a new book,

"Adornment, the Art of Barbara Natoli Witt"

by Lois Sherr Dubin, this artist will be

participating in a lecture and signing of the book

featuring her tapestry necklaces.  It will be held

Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM

at Museo ItaloAmericano, in San Francisco.

She will elaborate on some of the stories included in

the book and plans to show some of her latest

pieces as well as some vintage necklaces.

 You can see more of her work on her website. 

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Meet Jack Sparrow and Indiana Jones

Meet Jack Sparrow and Indiana Jones.  My nephew is Jack Sparrow and Will is Indiana Jones.  Will wanted his costume to be "authentic"  so we searched high and low to find the pieces to his costume.  We had luck on ebay for the jacket and boots.  We went to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village and it is always fun for kids and adults.  If you are local be sure to check it out at least once.  We have three more Halloween events to go! 

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Mason Jar Pumpkin Candles

We love Halloween around our house and especially love to make our decorations.  This year we made Mason Jar Pumpkin candles and I was inspired by this post over HERE. at Not So Idle Hands, Emily has a lot of fun projects so be sure to check her site out.

Happy Crafting!

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So Many Rings, So Little Time - Nora Rochel Jewelry

Sometimes it's all about

combining a love of vibrant texture with a

passion for botanical design.

Jewelry created by Nora Rochel

overflows with textural elements.

And it celebrates her vision of hidden gardens

 and botanical domains. 

Her exploration of these themes leads to

jewelry that, as the artist says,

"turns one‘s hands into small landscapes and gardens."

These are like country gardens where the

vegetation is allowed to grow with

wild abandon in secret corners.

Secret corners of those unkempt gardens

tend to shelter the most exquisite

specimens. Discovering those hidden gems is where

curiosity meets delight. That sense of

discovery exists in her jewelry.

 

 

The golden warmth in this ring

is almost luminous.

She uses different metals and several types

of patination to achieve

different effects.

The key to

 expressing one's inner vision

is to experiment and play.

And throw caution to the wind.

This artist definitely succeeds.

This work has a sense of playfulness

and discovery and enchantment

that's not easy to resist.

Each piece holds a tiny treasure within

its recesses

that begs to be explored.

It's jewelry that's off

the beaten path - where

being an adventurous tourist can be

rewarding.

You can explore more of Nora's

work at her website.

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Cutest Tigers Fan I know...

Go Tigers!  Who are you rooting for?

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Silent Auction

We raised $736 for the Humane Society & Food bank with our silent auction!

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Exhibition - LOOT 2011: MAD about Jewelry

The Museum of Arts and Design in NYC will present

"LOOT 2011 Gala Event: MAD about Jewelry,"

its annual juried exhibition of contemporary

jewelry created by more than 50 international

studio jewelry artists.

Now in its 11th year, LOOT: MAD about Jewelry,

has become known as, according to the museum,

“the ultimate pop-up shop for contemporary

art and studio jewelry,” where the public can acquire

pieces from some of the world’s most innovative

jewelry artists in a social setting while contributing to

a worthy cause. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the

Museum’s exhibition and education programs.

International in scope, multi-disciplinary in technique,

and diverse in style each of the pieces offered are

characterized by excellent craftsmanship, originality of

design, and a broad range of creative

and exciting materials.

Some of the participating artists include:

Sara Abramson, Eleanor Bolton,
Anastasia Azure, Lucia Corral,

Sara Basch, Elaine Cox, Lia di Gregorio, 
Jacqueline Cullen, Susan Green, Emanuela Duca,
Danielle Gori-Montanelli, Suzanne Golden,
Susanne Klemm, Nicole Landaw, Ute Kolar, Anna Ruth Henriques,

Mia Hebib, Liz Hamman, Jan Huling, Gilly Langton, Jina Lee,

Alba Polenghi Lisca, Asagi Maeda, Margherita Marchioni,

Maggie Meister, Sabrina Meyns, Laura Michaels, Carolyn Morris Bach,

Giuliana Michelotti, Iris Nieuwenberg, Simonetta Starrabba,

Rebecca Myers, Yoon Ah Paik, Olga Prieto, Kara Ross,

In Hwa Yu, Rossella Tornquist, Liz Schock, Lynne Sausele,

Andrea Williams, and Elise Winters.

Eleanor Bolton

Maggie Meister

Sara Basch

Liz Schock

Carolyn Morris Bach

Elaine Cox

This exhibition will run from

October 11 through October 14.

Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibition

and education programs.

For more information about this exhibition and

 items available for purchase

you can visit the MAD website.



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