Did you ever wonder how a design is born? Is there some secret to the way artists create and conceive their designs? I suspect every artist has their own unique process.. After all by definition we think outside the box mostly and are constantly morphing with some new concept or idea. Many start with a sketch or drawing. I for one am challenged in that regard. My sketches … [Read more...]
Hitting the Wall; A Personal Journey
Two weeks ago I hit a wall. Has this ever happened to you? Not literally of course.. I mean everything felt like it came crashing down on me at once. Taking into account that none of these 'everythings' were considered a negative. Quite the contrary.. all of the components were great! My Marketing Job was in high speed. It seemed like every one of my clients had a pressing … [Read more...]
Tools of the Jewelry Trade; Pipe Cutter
The other day I decided to play around with a new process... using copper piping to create a jewelry design. I had seen some designs recently that started out as tubing/pipe and then were chased with a hammer to create some awesome results. I had some 1/2" pipe and 1/4" flexible piping that I had purchased at a local Home Depot. As I brought out my Jewelers Saw to make the … [Read more...]
Got the ‘Ain’t Got No Inspiration Blues?
3 easy ways to get your inspirational juices flowing. Whether we are an artist, author or entrepreneur.. the passion we feel sometimes takes a day (or a week) off. Those are the times that I feel most blocked. I don't seem to find the flashes of inspiration I am so used to experiencing. I can sit down at my jeweler's bench or at my computer as many times as I want and … [Read more...]
Photographing Jewelry… Harder than it looks!
I am a jewelry designer and yes I do my own photography. As in the case of most artists who create limited Edition and one-of-a- kind pieces.. It is not cost effective to hire a professional to photograph each design! So I decided early on to take my own photos. And I can tell you that this became a whole new learning curve for me. I read lots of comments and tutorials … [Read more...]
