repoussé Archives

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The Online School of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design

It’s official! I don’t just teach courses, workshops, and masterclasses. I have my own school. Technically, it’s been official for a while, but after many months of work behind the scenes, I’ve assembled all the pieces, fused the foundation, soldered the connections, forged the materials, and sanded like mad to present my school’s shiny polished…

The cosmic glow of the Carina Nebula as seen in a stunning 3D reconstruction in Hidden Universe, released in IMAX® theatres and giant-screen cinemas around the globe and produced by the Australian production company December Media in association with Film Victoria, Swinburne University of Technology, MacGillivray Freeman Films and ESO. The Carina Nebula contains two of the most massive and luminous stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The original image was taken by ESO's Very Large Telescope.

Behind the Scenes / Online Courses / Teaching / Videos / Workshops

Down Under or Across the Pond? + More video (finally!)

Where Is There for You? In preparation for the coming season, I’m making more time zone friendly slots available for collectors’ virtual studio tours and for students’ live Q&A coaching sessions that are part of my online school’s courses. If you’re in a time zone that is more than 4 hours difference from Eastern Time…

Eastern Repoussé Ring of sterling with 22 karat set gem silica

Art Jewelry / Current Projects / Eastern Repousse

But Wait! There’s More…

Another Eastern repoussé ring ready for the unveiling Enveloped VII Crescents and and undulating leaves of sterling envelop the natural gem silica cabochon, set in 22 karat gold. This Eastern repoussé ring is free-hand forged to form a dramatic ring that is both light and comfortable. Fits US ring sizes 8 to 9 (may be…

Art Jewelry / Current Projects / Eastern Repousse

Time for a New Rose

As promised in the last post… Voila! Recently completed, wearable artwork! Swirling petal forms wrap the finger to conjure the depth of a rose and the feel of La Belle Époque. This Eastern repoussé and scrollworked ring is free-hand forged from 18 karat gold sheet fused to a sterling silver backing, providing the warm color of…

Behind the Scenes / Teaching / Workshops

Me Unedited – Because Perfection Is Overrated

It’s spring! It’s also a whole host of holidays… But it’s not spring break for me. This week I avoided burning down the house by calling an electrician in time. Next week we’re back at Emory Midtown Hospital’s Cardiac Care Waiting Room…but this time my husband will be the one waiting. Here’s hoping my family…

L'Express de la Souris, floral border in progress watercolor, ink, gouache, and traditional 24k gold gesso gilding on burnished watercolor paper (Coming to a location near you!)

Behind the Scenes / Eastern Repousse / Inspiration / Workshops

Tea & Tech Support

I’d love to tell you that I start every morning with with a cup of a tea and a sketchbook. Well, I do…sort of. The calming ritual of tea, pen, and paper is the first thing I do in the studio each morning, but, if I’m honest, I check my calendar and my email before…

Art Jewelry / Behind the Scenes / Inspiration / Teaching / Workshops

Rich Textures

Upcoming Online Workshops Click on each image for a short video highlighting these classes Rich Textures Having at least partially satiated my need for color by painting more miniatures in the last couple of years, I notice now that I am increasingly drawn to textures. That might sound like a no brainer for someone who…