Stone Setting Workshop
Preparing for the stone setting workshop at Cogent Studios, Saturday April 13, and again May 10 as the fist session sold out! Its always fun to share the tips and tricks for a beautiful professional setting.
Happiness is a Newly Engaged Couple!
I have to say it makes my day when a happy new couple LOVE their Ring! This beauty is a hand fabricated 100% recycled 18k yellow gold ring with lovely oval tapered bezel with bright Ceylon sapphire! Congratulations to Cynthia and Frank!
Exhibition: Symbiosis, Review Part 4
There were so many amazing people who participated in making the Symbiosis Exhibition at Sparks Gallery so fabulous and animated...... in fact the models brought the work to life in real time! I cannot thank them enough for their work with the crowds and their mastery of movement. Laura Daniela Ricci wearing “Parasite” Latricia Renee wearing [...]
Exhibition: Symbiosis, Review Part 3
Symbiosis, my exhibition at Sparks Gallery, was a great way to bring many people together, a "symbiotic" intersection of artist and talents from many fields for a single purpose. One of my favorite moments was getting to know and collaborating with the models and helpers preparing for the opening night Spectacle! Here's my friend Abbie [...]
Happy Anniversary! All-In-One Wedding Ring
Happy Anniversary- today is the 2 year anniversary of this happy couple who got married under a tree in our backyard- with Alexandra Hart "infinity" rings!
Launch of Additional Traceability Procedure
It has always been a great concern of mine to operate as Responsible a business in the jewelry industry as possible and fortunately many of the issues are now reaching consumers. A long time member of Ethical Metalsmiths, and now helping run it, this is one of the most effective ways to help improve the [...]
Exhibition: Symbiosis Review, part 1
Looking back now at the exhibition: symbiosis, and the entire experience of such a great opportunity with Sparks Gallery in San Diego, these pictures and moments are some of the highlights! It was intended to be fun and unexpected, and here's some of the greatest reactions:
Symbiosis Exhibition Event: Artist on-site Demonstration
Wonder how to hammer form metal? This is a video of the in-gallery demonstration during the symbiosis show at Sparks Gallery, where attendees had a chance to try too! Full Video link here:
Next Grand Tour of Symbiosis at Sparks Gallery
the Arts Education Council and the San Diego Museum of Art are hosting a fundraising private champagne tour of Symbiosis at Sparks Gallery on November 12. All interested sign up soon!
Symbiosis Exhibition Gratitude List
Reflecting on the incredible lead-up to our amazing opening night spectacle at Sparks Gallery, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who participated in every way! There’s no such thing as a “solo show,” really. So many people are involved in putting an exhibition event together, and this one was self-consciously symbiotic and collaborative! From [...]