Its been a wonderful year here in the studio......really really humbling, this first year as a full time artist and metalworker; i have really gotten to know how to live on a shoe string, and make the most of the resources at hand, so more can go back into the work and the studio; Scholarships for artist trainings have provided a wonderful base for venturing out into the gallery world; creative cabals with other artists such as Deb Chaney provide opportunities and impetus that are balanced with the inspiration found in solo studio explorations, research and technical readings. I have been blessed with art travel to amazing places this year, like SOFA in Chicago, and Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. I was treated to the Renoir Exhibit while in Philadelphia that i will never forget.
I have been fortunate with a few excellent commissions, a small artist grant, and an announcement that my work will be an a Lark Books jewelry art and design book next year. Of course, i could have been blogging all of this, but my primary focus has been the work, and the people who are resonating with the work. How does the work affect them? As the work evolves, how does it fit into the larger picture of design, inspiration, and the community?
I am a fine art jewelry designer and maker of precious sculpture; i paint in metal with fire, and it is my mission to share the visuals with the world. Welcome to the world and worship of metal.
