Those of you that follow this blog, and my work, know that I am enchanted by watercolors. I love the free-flowing, unexpected nature of the medium and the way the colors interact and behave. My paintings have become a near-daily discipline. And I love painting each day. While on a run yesterday, I was hit…

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Happy New Year!  2018 has begun with new work and a new perspective! I just finished this embroidered cuff, featuring a Prehnite cabochon, coral, silver and Czech fire polished glass. After finishing the border and backing I stretched it over a Sterling Silver frame and wrapped it with fine silver wire, through the beads onto…

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I created this cuff, based on floral patterns of the Arts & Crafts English master, William Morris about 8 years ago. It was one of the first cuffs I made, and while I love it, there are some technical issues that I learned to conquer through experience over these last 8 years.  I kept this…

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