I've started my blog because of requests from friends, family and a growing number of interested customers concerning my artwork. I will have a website someday soon, but for now, this blog will suffice.
I'm an Oil Painter and Jewelry designer. Miniature landscapes, birds, and occasionally still life are my favorite subjects to paint. Lately, the jewelry has far outsold the paintings. I just haven't had time to devote to painting, and I dearly love it, and am aching to learn pastels. But....
This blog will focus on the jewelry....ARTJOOLS.
I will include photos, tips, and shortcuts I discovered, and maybe a tutorial. I work in Metal Clay, both Bronze and Silver. I tried the copper...didn't care for it...Love the bronze. I started jewelry-making by stringing beautiful gemstones. I continue to do that and they continue to sell very nicely.
I wanted to start the blog before the spring/summer art fairs begin, and before our annual trip to the Tucson Gem and Jewelry trade show next week. I am also taking a class with Patrik Kusek, a very well-known Metal Clay artist, whose work I very much admire. This will focus on creating and using textures. With his permission I'll post photos relating to the class. Also will post some of the different Gem show venues aroung Tucson, and probably of the gorgeous landscapes in Southern Arizona.
I Love It There...and can't wait!
For now, that's my work above.
Let me know how you like them!!!
Later,
Martha
