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...]
Red Creek Jasper… My new ‘Find’
When I attended the Tucson Gem show in February, I found some gorgeous examples of Red Creek Jasper. An article about this newest mine find was published in the December 2010 issue of Jewelry Artist Magazine. I was so intrigued by this new jasper. Red Creek Jasper was named after a stream that runs through the area in northwestern China where the deposit was discovered. The … [Read more...]
Hooked on Spirals!
I admit it. I am a little obsessed with Spirals right now. They just fascinate me. Here is one of my latest creations using the spiral. I LOVE IT! Spirals have been a part of nature since the beginning time. Picture the rings on a tree as it grows. or the Snail (literally a spiral creature)... and of course the milky way. You cannot get more ancient than that. The way the … [Read more...]