Here are some hand painted and embossed necklaces to echo the continuing magnificent days and nights we have had! (let’s not talk about the insane drought we’ve been having…)
Morro Bay, view from our treehouse in Lothlorien (Yes, a gratuitous Lord of the Rings reference!)
For some reason, the brilliant summer sunlight, the vibrant hummingbirds in the yard, and the intensely blue skies with sunsets that defy the imagination all remind me strongly of Maxfield Parrish’s romantic and dazzling artwork (click on the links to see his bio and work). I have always loved his figures who are evocative of romance and play. It has driven me to find a little of that feeling in my jewelry. So here goes!
Radiant Garden Necklace
Art Deco Maiden Bracelet
Woman in Emerald Bracelet
Halcyon Days Bracelet
Blazing Woman Bracelet
And here is my favorite Maxfield Parrish- breathtaking isn’t it!
Daybreak by Maxfield Parrish
I really love exploring new ways to be creative and am completely enamored of these lovely faces! Of course my workroom now resembles World War III -utter chaos due to the growing amount of new tools, jewelry parts, and oh so many many ways to color and paint!
Klimt Bracelet A beguiling beauty is illuminated delicately with glowing warm tints.
Searching Woman Bracelet An art deco inspired woman softly shines through an opalescent swirl of lilac, pearl and midnight blue.
The Woman Within Necklace This pendant is embossed, painted and glazed in fiery hues. Open and enter!
The Woman Within Necklace A mysterious woman inspired by Gustav Klimt arises from the vibrant saffron, marigold and crimson handpainted backdrop.
Yes, that was tease for you Moody Blues fans! So please enter new doorways with a few answers 😉
And since I am obviously a devoted Moody Blues fan, I thought I’d give y’all a Moodies break with “Question” :
Oh heck, here’s the whole thing, enjoy!
Hah, got your attention! Thought I was going to show you new jewels, and I am, but since I am knee deep in Harry Potter (how many of you just stopped reading this?…) I thought I’d pass along some impressive work by a group of young folks who want to do good in the world, http://thehpalliance.org. Their latest campaign is called The Apparating Library to promote literacy and continue their international book drive. Check it out!
Here are a few doorway necklaces for those Potterheads out there:
Still looking for my magic wand……
Here we go through open doorways to new adventures! This is a new line of pendant necklaces. Each one reveals an inspirational thought. Here is a sneak peek:
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2015 brings you all happiness and joy! To start off the new year properly, one needs chocolate and lots of it 😃 so here is my recipe for chocolate mousse. Cheers!
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
2 cups 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
2 cups heavy cream
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
1/8 cup rum
Directions
Bracelets this time 🙂
Chain Maille Bracelets
Chain Maille Bracelets
It’s official, I have gone chain maille crazy! I love the effect of joining metal rings in a variety of ways to form interesting pieces. (Admittedly, it’s tough on the hands but I am ablsolutely compelled! Obsessed is probably a better word LOL!)
Chain Maille Necklace Simple and elegant this necklace is made with special square wire formed into multiple rings and hand woven.
Chain Maille Rosette Necklace A variation which adds a lovely melody to any outfit!
Chain Maille Grande Large rings make a definite statement!
Here they come! Can you hear the holidays rushing towards us? Wasn’t it just summer?! Well, to start the season off right, here are a few new pieces of jewelry to add a bit of sparkle to your life 🙂
Art Nouveau Earrings A rainbow of hand tinted earrings that are elegant for any occasion!
Victorian Ornate Scroll Bracelets Each bracelet is colored and shaped by hand. These can be dressy or worn casually.
Hi folks, I just wanted to update everyone and let you know that I am now selling my jewelry in a new venue, Studios in the Park in Paso Robles. Check it out, it’s full of intriguing and diverse art pieces plus plenty of gorgeous handcrafted items in a variety of media! There are always artists and craftsmen in residence who demonstrate their art and are happy to answer questions. A terrific place to visit!
http://www.studiosonthepark.org
And don’t forget my other venue, Fiona Bleu in Morro Bay, filled with unique and creative art, jewelry, sculpture and other gorgeous works!
The sky recently has displayed so many rich and vivid shades of blues that I just borrowed a few, mixed them with golds and bronze tints, and voila! Feast your eyes on these ladies:
Star Goddess Bracelet in Sapphire This lovely one rests on a pierced filigree bracelet cuff which has been hand painted in shades of cornflower, periwinkle and sapphire, then highlighted with a bronze tint.
Side view of the Sapphire Star Goddess Bracelet A flowered clasp and Czech sapphire crystal add a finishing touch.
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Bracelet
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Bracelet
Well, as far as I am concerned, you can never have too much color so I developed new variations for two of my favorite necklaces. Cheers!
Art Deco Angel Necklace in Blue
This lovely angel is securely fastened with micro screws to a winged filigree scroll which is tinted by hand with a variety of paints and gilders paste. Love the varied hues!
Masthead Maiden Necklace in Burgundy
Hand-tinted in burgundy, cherry and gold using paints and Gilders paste, this lovely maiden is ready to sail!
Of course you need earring to go with all these new necklaces, but of course not matchy-matchy (do you remember “What Not to Wear? 😉 ), just an echo of the hues in the jewelry.
Earrings Aglow
I have an current obsession with Czech glass buttons! They are beautiful art pieces handmade by skilled glass artisans whose techniques have been perfected and handed down for generations. I can’t resist making them the centerpiece for more jewelry pieces so here we go!
Radiant Emerald and Wine Necklace The rich palette of this glowing Czech glass deserved equally sumptuous hues to complement it. The chain is handmade with squared rings.
Summer Peach Bracelet Golds, peach and cherry tones highlight this delicate offering.
Orchid Spiral Bracelet Layers of antique brass and hand painted emerald hues frame this lovely Czech glass spiral button in an orchid color palette
We live in the path of the monarch butterfly migration and are lucky enough to see vast numbers of them on the coast of central California. Though we see lots of monarchs, there have been plenty of varied colored butterflies flitting about our garden lately. Felt like I must make something to reflect the joy they inspire, so voila!
Sapphire Butterfly Bracelet This amethyst and sapphire butterfly flies through lush foliage amidst colorful flowers and leaves.
Sapphire Butterfly closeup
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