This week, the big, final, studio puzzle piece arrived: a custom built flat file drawer cabinet that looks like an antique map drawer cabinet in pristine condition. I’d had slight heart failure last fall when my husband cc’d me on an email he’d sent about getting it custom built. As a highly productive, tools and materials pack rat, storage of…
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The Harsh Light of Reality + Surprise Relief
Cover Grrl
Yes, once again a cover grrl I am. Definitely not a typo! The new digital issue of Metalsmith Tech magazine features my ring Arc IV on the cover. Inside you’ll find my article, Ornamental Line Chasing, which details how I create intricate patterning on much of my artwork. The article, available with a digital subscription from SNAG, includes video tutorials…
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Georgia and Other Things Worth Being on My Mind
Note: My alternate title for this post is Better Angels and Bad Hard Drives. Like many people around the world, I began to breathe again as I watched President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’ Inauguration happen safely. I’m not the flag waver in my family (that would be my Marine husband), but I admit to getting caught up in a…
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Sale Ends Tonight at Midnight + Big Beautiful Bezels
Get 10% OFF on Art Jewelry, Art Prints, Books, DVDS, & Eastern Repousse & Chasing Tools Use code BETTER2021 AT CHECKOUT to see discount pricing. Unlike most websites, I don’t run sales every 5 minutes. In fact, I typically only run sales once or twice a year, so I hope you’ll take advantage of this one before it ends tonight! 2021 Online Workshops