Ara Kuo
http://www.arakuo.com/
Ara Kuo is a young jewelry artist from Taiwan. She displays a very whimsical sense of design in her pieces.
Visit her website to see more of her pieces.
Archive for October 25th, 2011
Ara Kuo
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
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Robert Ebendorf – Mixed Media
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Robert Ebendorf – Mixed Media Jewelry Artist
http://galleryloupe.com/exhibitions.php?sn=0&exhibit=39
Robert Ebendorf uses unusual objects like soda pop tabs, crab claws, squirrel paws, silver spoons to create his unique and unconventional jewelry.
At Gallery Loupe, they have a retrospective of his pieces posted online.
It’s always fun to re-purpose things, and play with different media and materials. However, it is often difficult to mix media and materials into a successful, satisfying piece of jewelry.
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Asagi Maeda – Art Jewelry
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Asagi Maeda – Art Jewelry
http://www.asagimaeda.com/#/en/
Asagi’s favorite motive is the Box, or the Box as container. Often he creates little “scenes” and encases them in an acrylic box. The box becomes a component in a larger piece of jewelry.
His works are what you would call “Amusing”. And amusement is one of his primary goals.
Each piece has a story. The story is told like a play on a stage.
His “box” motif represents something inside and something outside. He tries to build the “emotions” or “theme” or “energy” within the confines of the box. The viewer experiences these by experiencing the jewelry outside of his box.
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Daniel Porter Stevens – Metal Smith
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Daniel Porter Stevens – Metal Smith
http://www.danielporterstevens.com/
I had recently read an article showcasing the work of Daniel Porter Stevens. The reviewers were talking about his sense of “line”.
“Line” is an important jewelry design element — one of the most important things the designer needs to control.
Line establishes a “silhouette” — it delineates a part of the body above it and below it.
The curvature or straightness of the line evokes a wide range of feelings and emotions on the part of the viewer.
Sometimes the line is like an arrow pointing the viewer’s attention to one place over another.
Lines can be blurry or sharp.
Lines can be rigid, or the designer can somehow “break” the line.
Lines are important.
Visit Daniel’s website and look at his slide-shows of his jewelry.
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Creative Mentoring – Andrea Rosenfeld
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Creative Mentoring – Andrea Rosenfeld
http://www.savorthesuccess.com/member/andrea-rosenfeld
http://openstudiocoach.com/
http://openstudiocoach.com/about-andrea-rosenfeld-coaching/articles/
I recently came across an article Andrea Rosenfeld had written about Creative Mentoring. I thoroughly enjoyed the article, her extremely clear and accessible writing style, and was very interested in taking a little internet road trip to her website.
How do you take your passion and your art work to an audience? I deal with this type of question from our students and customers almost every single day.
She offers many ideas and many services. I suggest reading some of her articles are articles by “visiting creatives” for special insights.
Articles to Grow By
~OPEN STUDIO~
Playing it Safe in Your Studio
Time Management Strategies That Play Nice
Marketing your Art Business using Retail and Wholesale Sneezers and Brand Advocates
10-Tips to Stay Organized and Increase Creativity
Are You Vibrating Yet? Here’s Why You Should Flip Your “ON” Switch
Are you an Expert or an Experimenter? Your sales strategy depends on your answer
Is Your Website Scaring People Away?
Visual Art Copyrighting Basics
Looking For Trade Show Stories For Upcoming Article (Interactive Article)
How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Money to Gain More
Dear Creative – DON’T do-it-yourself!
Should You Create Art or Create to Sell?
Dear Creative, Don’t Do It Yourself
Who is Your Customer, Who Are You?
Would You Dance? *how do you handle adversity?
Five Important Things to Know Before Doing a Store Show
Collaboration is KEY to Artistic Growth
Tips a Jewelry Artist Can Use to Survive the Economy (or any Creative, for that matter)
~VISITING CREATIVE AUTHORS~
WordPress: Who’s Sharing Your Content and Increase Blog Performance
Ready for wholesale? Find out with this MUST-HAVE Checklist
Grow Your Business Through Charitable Giving
Tips For Running a Successful Small Business Publicity Campaign
Why You Should Join Local Art Associations to Increase Your Art Business
How to Bounce Back from Disappointment and Manage Your Thoughts
Jewelry Artist’s Guide to Diamond Buying (Part One- Beginner)
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Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Online International Jewelry Exhibit
55 artists
Cintra Harbach
http://www.ganoksin.com/exhibition/v/beb/
Ginny Benton
This exhibit highlights jewelry made from materials other than gold, platinum or silver. Many use found objects. There are many “green” objects and materials.
Jill Morrison
Jewelry is defined as wearable art using a variety of materials.
Melanie West
You will see such materials as copper, brass and bronze. Vinyl, velvet, machine components, bone, plastics, rubber, magnets, aluminum, wire, wood, plant seeds, pearls, and gemstones.
Shu Hsuan Tu
This exhibit shows a tremendous range of the possible.
Nancy Overmyer
You can see the full exhibit online.
http://www.ganoksin.com/exhibition/v/beb/
Sarah Kelly
Louve and Don Coulson
Burcu Buyukunal
Wired Elements
Patricia Alvarez
Valerie Ostenak
Louise Gore Langton
Valerie Ostenak
Sheila Schwede
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SNAKES – Claire Kahn
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
SNAKES
“Snakes” are popular jewelry themes and forms.
Claire Kahn
The undulating body form.
The sharp, threatening teeth.
The relationship to the Adam and Eve story.
The use of the snake in various cultural myths and mythologies.
The patterning of the skin.
Claire Kahn
The snake evokes something primal within us. It has an aesthetic that we all recognize and share, perhaps sensuous, perhaps threatening, yet always steeped in beauty.
Claire Kahn
Many of our students and customers love making snakes. Snake necklaces. Snake bracelets. Snake cuffs. Snake rings.
Claire Kahn
Claire Kahn‘s work recently caught my eye.
http://clairekahndesign.com/
Claire Kahn
Her website displays many beautiful, detailed images of her pieces.
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Cristobal Balenciaga
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
Cristobal Balenciaga
http://cristobalbalenciagamuseoa.com/Ingles.html
Cristobal Balenciaga was a Spanish fashion designer who began selling fashion and accessories aroun 1919, but came into prominence in the 1950’s. He’s known for building in very broad shoulders into jackets, blouses and gowns. He also brought into fashion the Tunic Dress, and the high Empire Waist dress and gown.
He was a hands-on designer, making many of his own clothing, as well as jewelry.
He was considered one of the all-time great couturiers. His pieces are very collectible.
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LOOT 2011
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
LOOT 2011
Museum of Art & Design, New York City
http://madmuseum.org/events/loot-2011-gala-benefit
http://madforjewelry.tumblr.com/
Sarah Abrahmson
LOOT 2011 is Mad’s annual fund raising jewelry exhibition, which occurred last week. Here are some of the pieces of jewelry that were for sale.
Sara Basch
Bona Ha
Danielle Gori-Montanelli
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SODAmore 2011: Contemporary Art Jewelry
Posted by learntobead on October 25, 2011
SODAmore Summer 2011: Contemporary Art Jewellery
Istanbul
http://bijoucontemporain.unblog.fr/tag/geo/turquie/
SODA is a relatively new international jewelry exhibition held this past summer in Istanbul. There are so many, many wonderful ideas and designs by over 70 artists. Their main webpage shows many examples, as does Google Images.
Michihiro Sato
These selections are good places to explore for ideas about using different materials, components and arrangements. You see the Creative. You see the Unconventional. You see Current Trends in Jewelry.
Sele Ozus
Zwetelina Alexieva
Ritsuko Oqura
Tanel Veenre
Nikolay Sardamov
Ozay Emert
Burcu Buyukunal
Ara Kuo
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