tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22620957156111192202024-03-05T03:17:44.856-08:00Melanie Lynn Design ShowcaseFeaturing the work of talented artists!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-84053479697807382102010-09-12T05:53:00.001-07:002010-09-12T05:54:49.779-07:00Another Gorgeous Treasury<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQztzg-FsaQT2FtKUym4i_4PdwTIwJJLBiH5inTn_qUVGxrg4LW695-b1BKB0LnkTVStNPjb88warubWTp8JTivmPi5K-VK4BNDxO0q7eKv63jaeDgcl2Yart5vVf_RROS2KsSq97WuqH/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQztzg-FsaQT2FtKUym4i_4PdwTIwJJLBiH5inTn_qUVGxrg4LW695-b1BKB0LnkTVStNPjb88warubWTp8JTivmPi5K-VK4BNDxO0q7eKv63jaeDgcl2Yart5vVf_RROS2KsSq97WuqH/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516009604316024930" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c8ccbe691b16d91be974b8f/autumn-rust-and-orange"><br /><br /><br />Autumn Rust and Orange can be seen here with work from many wonderful Etsians!</a>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-53041116108382603592010-09-11T16:27:00.000-07:002010-09-11T16:30:01.286-07:00Anatomically Beautiful<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwvy2bYuEwOX80jpwp9dK9tNVWVprXPnrC7Pu0TwP5yLjoGo4MFKpKunjei9YkOWW9paeskvgASdgmrKy_D4bMXKmoVOGRHgF2o-rWlDr3tQ9JXKxi0JDCxxNV23YHk72goRr1klLCcpd/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwvy2bYuEwOX80jpwp9dK9tNVWVprXPnrC7Pu0TwP5yLjoGo4MFKpKunjei9YkOWW9paeskvgASdgmrKy_D4bMXKmoVOGRHgF2o-rWlDr3tQ9JXKxi0JDCxxNV23YHk72goRr1klLCcpd/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515802050874590034" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry for the lack of updates, my life has been all sorts of all over the place the last few months.<br /><br />Back to being serious now! What's more serious than our own anatomy?<br /><br />check out this gorgeous treasury I put together to showcase some awesome Etsy artists!<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c8c0c6e3cfa6d915cf3b830/anatomically-beautiful">Full details/treasury here</a><br /><br /></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-80758195544101718072010-05-29T19:50:00.000-07:002010-06-01T17:29:21.877-07:00Asymmetrical Zipper Necklace by Dreamer76<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpWJgvANPuozbUFVHyb3JKCKeUhzcR1y9ItWqv2SAS9d1KlBDrOVqYrU2brBUabqoswjwVTod03eumOtVveWkfSqeZnPMhBABkmPvxu_y3GkgjaztsZGHvNwWGh7uf5Mml1UkO4_ELLcC/s1600/il_430xN.147431655.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpWJgvANPuozbUFVHyb3JKCKeUhzcR1y9ItWqv2SAS9d1KlBDrOVqYrU2brBUabqoswjwVTod03eumOtVveWkfSqeZnPMhBABkmPvxu_y3GkgjaztsZGHvNwWGh7uf5Mml1UkO4_ELLcC/s320/il_430xN.147431655.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476890919406789410" border="0" /></a><br />Wow! The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48240972/asymmetrical-zipper-necklace">Assymmetrical Zipper Necklace</a> is an amazing statement piece by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamer76">Dreamer76</a>. This piece possesses an amazing composition providing asymmetry and balance all in one. Also, I love how easily my eye follows the flow of the lines throughout the entire necklace. Definitely a unique work of art!<br /><br />Lots more great items available in Marigold's shop! Definitely check them out!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-49289332832364648272010-05-29T19:39:00.000-07:002010-05-29T19:45:11.833-07:00Rococo in Yellow- Rubber band necklace!Love love love this necklace<br /><br />Check it out everyone!<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48284226/rococo-in-yellow">Rococo in Yellow</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/margaritamileva">Margaritamileva</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsh16XjPmE8Ac3QIAAxo8sAkQL6roxkHpAAVE4FH2uFswDriXLcOhBDjYy7yGpZGu5GdZMro4bfEihQp611N65G7J-Re2tYp3BTBtH-ahE1QdeZV9mb8lwvxTmv2lWkzHjZU2C-CvXYcF/s1600/il_430xN.147577013.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsh16XjPmE8Ac3QIAAxo8sAkQL6roxkHpAAVE4FH2uFswDriXLcOhBDjYy7yGpZGu5GdZMro4bfEihQp611N65G7J-Re2tYp3BTBtH-ahE1QdeZV9mb8lwvxTmv2lWkzHjZU2C-CvXYcF/s320/il_430xN.147577013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476887767172433058" border="0" /></a>This beautiful piece is currently featured in the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art Gift Shop!<br /><a href="http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/03/07/rubber-band-necklaces-by-m2.php">Check this out also for an awesome article on the necklaces! </a><br /><br />have a great day all!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-73337999923600531992010-05-26T15:56:00.000-07:002010-05-26T16:10:51.785-07:00Wow it's been a while!So sorry for the absence! I've been going through all sorts of wonderful but crazy changes in my life and I wanted to share some new artists I've found with all of you!<br /><br />First off!<br />I'm absolutely in love with this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39108836/sednas-tears?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=pearl&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Sedna's Tears</a> necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SalmonberryDreams">SalmonberryDreams</a>.<br />Absolutely gorgeous, with splendid attention to details and intricacy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwBTvWuBxV7HJwNGjbe4rQ6OBljQuM9rDhMPrUVVZJW5SU81XnkK9g0XgA7J-QeI84dwqwtWdQBlaCUvA2_uIk7xrNtrwUpCqDiW4E664ToNjy98iwMXXuMiOL-b9QRMiZv4kUgqByBiJ/s1600/il_430xN.117994952.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEwBTvWuBxV7HJwNGjbe4rQ6OBljQuM9rDhMPrUVVZJW5SU81XnkK9g0XgA7J-QeI84dwqwtWdQBlaCUvA2_uIk7xrNtrwUpCqDiW4E664ToNjy98iwMXXuMiOL-b9QRMiZv4kUgqByBiJ/s320/il_430xN.117994952.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475717906323135490" border="0" /></a><br />Definitely a wonderful statement piece for anyone looking for elegance!<br />Next up just in time for the warmer summer weather I am beyond in love with this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47977484/felted-pink-flowers-necklace-by?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=felt&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Felted Pink Flowers Necklace</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AVAoriginal">AVAoriginal</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span>The flowers look real and show a beautiful, masterful approach to the materials.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidL2rBf1OAZdDypyRD1WghpIoJrasYDH_sTt5MJtO5JrMjx25XQNxwB4Qil9eaYoghGvZNI3LqGEyy9bLLsAT7vE4Z3foF8f356rwpwhDVvHwbVBcUYyWFpcarfE4qJeaZa7rYPDUasQ8P/s1600/il_430xN.146561626.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidL2rBf1OAZdDypyRD1WghpIoJrasYDH_sTt5MJtO5JrMjx25XQNxwB4Qil9eaYoghGvZNI3LqGEyy9bLLsAT7vE4Z3foF8f356rwpwhDVvHwbVBcUYyWFpcarfE4qJeaZa7rYPDUasQ8P/s320/il_430xN.146561626.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475720013760568706" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lots more beautiful items in both of these shops! I am always looking for new artists to write about, and I plan on updating this blog on a far more regular basis now. Have an artist you'd like to submit? Please do!<br /><br />I look forward to hearing from you. melanie@melanielynndesign.comMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-68157477856036843542009-12-15T15:15:00.000-08:002009-12-15T15:22:18.356-08:00whats been keeping me so busy....So I wanted to share with all of your what's been keeping me so busy lately. I just finished my BFA Metals degree and presented my thesis work in the museum on campus from December 4-8. The following beautiful photos were taken of the installation by Koehl Loren Ehlers, klehlersphotographer@yahoo.com:<br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2F30493123%40N04%2Fsets%2F72157623007795468%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2F30493123%40N04%2Fsets%2F72157623007795468%2F&set_id=72157623007795468&jump_to="></param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2F30493123%40N04%2Fsets%2F72157623007795468%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2F30493123%40N04%2Fsets%2F72157623007795468%2F&set_id=72157623007795468&jump_to=" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><br />The following is my artist's statement concerning the body of work and what inspired me in this process.<br /><br />Entropy: Endemic, Epidemic, Pandemic<br /><br />Entropy explores the concept of entropy and its place in and on the human body. Many of the patterns in Entropy are inspired by medical imagery, primarily enlarged views of cell colonies (particularly those of diseases) reproducing, developing and overtaking their host. I was initially drawn to a series of images revealing close-up views of a variety of diseases. These images are incredibly beautiful, filled with repeating patterns and fractal-like designs. That beauty can be found in something considered so debilitating is a very intriguing juxtaposition. I have since been working with these models to design several pieces of jewelry referencing these patterns. This body of work is an attempt to bring that which lies beneath the skin to the surface, changing the destructive into the beautiful.<br /><br />In finding beauty in the unlikely place of the world of microscopic diseases, I hope to subvert traditional stigmas regarding what is socially accepted as “beautiful”. I was curious in creating this work to see if conceptions of what is attractive would shift when viewers are informed that the work is based on the structure of debilitating diseases. If the viewer does, on first look, find the work “beautiful” will this remain to be the case upon finding out what the work is based on, or would the viewer be appalled that beauty could be found in devastating organisms.<br /><br />Additionally, several of the patterns that were used in composing Entropy were developed in response to results gained from my use of John Conway’s “Game of Life”. “Life” is a physics model that, upon being set with starting variables, creates a visual representation of the way diseases spread through a given population. These three pieces,<br /><br />Endemic, Epidemic and Pandemic, will follow the stages of growth of a disease, visualized as growth on the body, starting with endemic, moving to epidemic and finally pandemic.<br /><br />In, Endemic, phase one, the outbreak is isolated, and is represented by a neckpiece and a wrist piece displayed on an extended hand that reaches towards phase two, Epidemic. Epidemic contains a neckpiece, two hand pieces and a variety of assorted brooches, representing the more widened spread of the outbreak. Finally, the last phase, Pandemic, contains one wrist piece and a vast quantity of brooches, varying in size from 5mm to several inches, both in 2D and 3D to showcase different levels of outbreak. This phase of the exhibition also includes tiny brooches each representing a cell cluster. These will be available to be worn by viewers enabling them to interact with this phase and expand the spreading of the “disease” throughout the exhibition.<br /><br />By working in great quantities of small silicon rings I am able to not only create the illusion of growth, but also create a “fabric” of sorts, a highly flexible object that moves as its wearer moves, appearing fragile yet remaining incredibly resilient. This flexible nature allows pieces such as the larger pins, each having more than one pin stem, to be fixed around curves of the body, so that they follow the movements of the wearer. Each piece captures a frozen moment in this simulated expansion, yet will leave viewers with the feeling that the cells may shift at any second.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by,<br /><br />MelanieMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-70693418244291013672009-10-22T06:36:00.000-07:002009-10-22T06:53:35.093-07:00Let your inner nerd out!So, I recently stumbled across the work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7587043">Morphologica </a> who states that <center>"I am in the final stages of completing my PhD in neuroscience, and have created Morphologica to have a bit of fun with a normally serious subject.<br /><br />During my research, I have discovered that science can be surprisingly beautiful- single cells viewed under a microscope, intricate networks of cells important for learning and memory, and even the curving structure of the brain itself.<br />I have tried to capture some of this beauty in the Morphologica pieces, focusing on the shape or morphology of a variety of subjects studied in neuroscience."</center><br /><br />While I've been buried in my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493123@N04/sets/72157622481270262/">thesis work</a> I was so thrilled to find more science related art to share with everyone! I hope you all love it as much as I do. It even utilizes laser cutting one of my favorite forms of technology. =)<br /><br />Topping my wishlist currently are these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32794679">Helical Symmetry double helix DNA Earrings in black</a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.96708960.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.96708960.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Great length and dangle which is just what you want in a pair of earrings! <br /><br />Also I am loving this adorably sexy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32689581">nerd necklace</a> in black<br />I'm definitely a huge fan of the typeface used!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.96353843.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.96353843.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Also available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31561059">Geek</a><br /><br />Be sure to check out her shop and the rest of her great work!<br /><br />Take care all! <br /><br />AND! Don't forget to submit work to the exhibition I am trying to get together!<br /><br />Thanks all!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-46999494510180122842009-10-12T15:49:00.001-07:002009-10-12T15:55:26.145-07:00First Ever Melanie Lynn Design "exhibition"<span style="font-weight:bold;">Hello! I would like to do a bit of a juried exhibition here on my blog. <br />Ah do I have your attention now?<br />I would love to get all of you who see this to submit your best work.<br />The theme is "New Jewelry". I am looking for work that breaks the mold. Not just breaks it, shatters it. <br /><br />Submit your work by emailing it to me at melaniegreenberg3@gmail.com<br /><br />Also I would love to offer a prize to the best in show! Perhaps a pair of earrings? Anyone else who would like to contribute something to give as a prize would be great!<br /><br />I truly hope everyone submits! <br /><br />Looking forward to this!<br /><br /><br />Deadline Nov.20</span>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-55377253157328726032009-10-04T11:18:00.000-07:002009-10-04T11:36:45.502-07:00Whimsy and DelightSo today I am going to be sharing the work of a new friend of mine. His designs are playful, whimsical and definitely smile inducing. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7238209">Tadashi Koizumi </a>creates a myriad of wonderful little creatures, tiny people in their own world, integrating into our own as well.<br />His work is available at his etsy store, as linked above, and more can be seen at his <a href="http://www.pickleinthepot.com/">website </a>where he states about himself that he wants his work to inspire others to create.<br />And with work this playful, unique and inspiring, how could you not want to go pick up your hammers and torch?<br /><br />Don't you want a<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24238325"> little person</a> in your life?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi_VgQUpzIR9NWUlWJRWkpbBJbaxcK6aLPEaw8kel6uAgoObQ7VjarHJH2g0M5cvToXI_znhOz1LqrqYT3A2JLlaPMm_4TqQkSn7Jm0bmP4Tp0m5vK_CMU7Twr4TAylVVLhkcA7KPqcTF/s1600-h/il_430xN.68137363.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMi_VgQUpzIR9NWUlWJRWkpbBJbaxcK6aLPEaw8kel6uAgoObQ7VjarHJH2g0M5cvToXI_znhOz1LqrqYT3A2JLlaPMm_4TqQkSn7Jm0bmP4Tp0m5vK_CMU7Twr4TAylVVLhkcA7KPqcTF/s320/il_430xN.68137363.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388813674945338450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CO-9vT6k8RrWrkl0b_Po18goWnEHoROb3NZ2v8g2rSlqLj7b9mRKVEr7COKzNT8Cry1gAbyEfjPNxs4rHwtoGGcE5uL-tunqiglZXhqdHynvlzFaEsL-G5i6TExdBgdCL_pYltX-z5BH/s1600-h/il_430xN.68007991.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CO-9vT6k8RrWrkl0b_Po18goWnEHoROb3NZ2v8g2rSlqLj7b9mRKVEr7COKzNT8Cry1gAbyEfjPNxs4rHwtoGGcE5uL-tunqiglZXhqdHynvlzFaEsL-G5i6TExdBgdCL_pYltX-z5BH/s320/il_430xN.68007991.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388813672867523090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzfBft89jQvoEKOfQBVJ_OWRx0dSyevC37g-S8VGShHNivAyxCm7SBkc0hNMLGwjlWRbBH0S1HgIoKV34yuUMN2VDmuVvz0rvnx4ExNZTivTkXZ3-18zcLHSNEu-eT2CzOzEyD39iTx0k/s1600-h/il_430xN.68007908.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzfBft89jQvoEKOfQBVJ_OWRx0dSyevC37g-S8VGShHNivAyxCm7SBkc0hNMLGwjlWRbBH0S1HgIoKV34yuUMN2VDmuVvz0rvnx4ExNZTivTkXZ3-18zcLHSNEu-eT2CzOzEyD39iTx0k/s320/il_430xN.68007908.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388813659069628258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKe8h-JDXEfUniOgrGOwGRamiygeFREcshliy7qbYN9jwqbuEEZLLKPHEdnhLZDIZh-rFSUfoPs-Ffq21OS4ykR-G0xm3UTzjy2LRpFmFEz_6bH-ooG4clRbO87G578WgZYrHdrXVRbI2/s1600-h/3910011162_b3cdebd235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKe8h-JDXEfUniOgrGOwGRamiygeFREcshliy7qbYN9jwqbuEEZLLKPHEdnhLZDIZh-rFSUfoPs-Ffq21OS4ykR-G0xm3UTzjy2LRpFmFEz_6bH-ooG4clRbO87G578WgZYrHdrXVRbI2/s320/3910011162_b3cdebd235.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388813654663342562" border="0" /></a>Tadashi and I are currently planning an art trade! I'm so excited to be able to make a piece for him and to have one of his works in return!<br /><br />Keep in touch everyone =)Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-24184950004548406672009-09-17T19:23:00.001-07:002009-09-17T19:31:14.491-07:00Finally! A New Feature!!Thanks everyone for hanging in there with me as I make my way through my last semester. Today I found an artist who made work I just had to show. Wonderful felted works including these adorable pins are available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980510">Shanineal's </a>shop. <br />About her self and her work Shanineal states that<br /><div style="text-align: center;">"I have a deep love of color and an addiction to wool. Any way that I can find to play with these two is game for me. I also have an afinity for the days of yore. Those items that are vintage or just vintage in style. I most appreciate natural materials and use them in my work. I do have two bachelor degrees, one in Fine Art and one in Organic Horticulture. I like to think of my work as welding the two together."<br /></div>Check out these adorable<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24348831"> Love Button Brooches </a>available in several colors. As a needle felter myself, I love seeing what people do with beautifully colored wools! I think this heart would look absolutely wonderful on the lapel of any blazer.<br /><br />Also check out this<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22464988"> Four Petals Brooch</a> also available in several colors! At 3.5" this flower is sure to make a statement and brighten up your outfits! I love the subtle relief of the curved petals and the wonderful color contrast!<br /><br />Be sure to check out all the wonderful items in her shop! She also has a wonderful assortment of great <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980510&section_id=5674050">purses</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980510&section_id=5674054">bowls </a><br /><br />Take care and stay stylish =)Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-16464902237585845312009-09-11T12:30:00.001-07:002009-09-11T12:31:30.743-07:00Hello all,<br />sorry for the lack of posts. This is my thesis semester of college and my head is sort of a muddled mess of things lately.<br /><br /><br />I will be back soon with new artists. Again, suggestions are always welcome, and if you would like to be interviewed let me know =)Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-3876326044751769952009-08-26T04:42:00.000-07:002009-08-26T04:43:59.370-07:00Hello!<br />New feature will be up in a few days! This is the first week of my last ever semester of school so I've been a bit crazed running all over dealing with things but I will return soon!<br /><br />Thanks again to all my loyal readers and I would love any of you to suggest an artist for featuring, even yourself! Thanks!!<br /><br />MelMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-51941816551282552972009-08-18T11:08:00.001-07:002009-08-18T11:16:39.884-07:00FlorabondSo it has been a while since my last feature so here we go!<br />Today we will take a look at the work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6506738">Florabond</a> an artist who states<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Make a statement with my big and eco friendly fabric jewelry, hair pieces, and accessories. Made with vintage fabrics, brass and silver chains, rhinestones, more, and more vintage! I make an extra effort to use good quality components. All of my flowers are not only twisted, they are needle sculpted!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Her work caught my eye right away, jam packed with gorgeous details and vintage beauty. One of my favorite options is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27259027">Romantic silver screen star (( statement bib Necklace )) Matallic Trend</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Unique and sure to make a statement this ultra feminine work of art is<br /></div>"Complicated..<br />Talented...<br />Big and bold..<br />Rhinestones...<br />Pearls...<br />Worn in just the right places...<br />Vintage fripperies...<br />Victorian laces...<br />Hint of sparkle...<br />Tons of hand stitching...<br />Big flowers...<br />Deconstructed and repurposed...<br />For you, you Sexy little princess"<br /><div style="text-align: left;">And above all of that just beautiful, check it out!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pcH3bId3r3rib5Sais_uvG1ggB46GmpeUYyDGjCKr9VTC3qhYw3oaug8Ydjw775gz0C-mBG6qctchxisXWdky-OtXGmGUPB-uhyNghwRfWm1oFxhSa-AC3TORgZC4TmPWRUg1FjMH7XV/s1600-h/il_430xN.78124724.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pcH3bId3r3rib5Sais_uvG1ggB46GmpeUYyDGjCKr9VTC3qhYw3oaug8Ydjw775gz0C-mBG6qctchxisXWdky-OtXGmGUPB-uhyNghwRfWm1oFxhSa-AC3TORgZC4TmPWRUg1FjMH7XV/s320/il_430xN.78124724.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371368628860686034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQicMEDDLkljpaCsQtjEQzahOaDfPbnF6jmf1WIFNAp6Mq6dBNnVWRsTj9xf1f5UTEQJnH75lrlRvWRVeg76LyZC7o5aTRKnkdHSu2BNOckrNEmjMgEUSgywPe7yOdp5oY-Z1x3_aHSZg_/s1600-h/il_430xN.78124720.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQicMEDDLkljpaCsQtjEQzahOaDfPbnF6jmf1WIFNAp6Mq6dBNnVWRsTj9xf1f5UTEQJnH75lrlRvWRVeg76LyZC7o5aTRKnkdHSu2BNOckrNEmjMgEUSgywPe7yOdp5oY-Z1x3_aHSZg_/s320/il_430xN.78124720.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371368621547383186" border="0" /></a>Looking for something a little smaller but with all the drama and detail? Check out her<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28498882">Drama Queen (( statement earrings )) boudoir beautiful, silk, vintage laces.....</a><br />Definitely unique and wonderful!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0R0UafTJqRdp9uHF2d34zeVOsD4lTmRw-jUDiIQbYyjhjnR1mlaRVQXtfLae1P-G0QC6moXbelt1k4e0XE_E28xA0EGH6nCd2gYP053nmo9SP5ieUleQwY0W5GoR1sApg5GdPY1eiPYD/s1600-h/il_430xN.82289610.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0R0UafTJqRdp9uHF2d34zeVOsD4lTmRw-jUDiIQbYyjhjnR1mlaRVQXtfLae1P-G0QC6moXbelt1k4e0XE_E28xA0EGH6nCd2gYP053nmo9SP5ieUleQwY0W5GoR1sApg5GdPY1eiPYD/s320/il_430xN.82289610.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371369315663546354" border="0" /></a><br />Be sure to check out the rest of her shop for more incredible customizable works of art!<br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-16757125301603335162009-08-11T17:50:00.000-07:002009-08-11T17:51:57.165-07:00Enamelist SocietyFor the sake of saving time I have posted photos of the ENTIRE beautiful exhibition here<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493123@N04/sets/72157621865396107/">Enamelist Society</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Please visit and enjoy!</div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-35789754758919162092009-08-11T10:17:00.000-07:002009-08-11T10:18:32.304-07:00CaliforniaHello All!<div>I haven't forgotten you! I am currently vacationing in Northern California! I plan to update soon with wonderful images from the Enamelist Society Conference!</div><div><br /></div><div>=)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all of you are doing well,</div><div>check back soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Melanie</div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-26698043558872514642009-07-29T10:50:00.000-07:002009-07-29T11:02:19.708-07:00New FeatureI wanted to share with you the lovely work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27023175">LiciaBeads</a>.<br />She creates wonderfully unique work using traditional techniques.<br />For instance I love this quirky <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27023175">Toilet Paper on your Neck</a> piece which features traditional beading in a design I have never seen before out of beads!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyVfD_2tSUgkGdgPcTQaTQ8EcF7bBInJV8K8Epz47sKUaJhrNKIEFEfMmNUqctVkQ913WuFONCM21o2BLNe9XGWCKvbMmbU-9f_A0-fWykNSw2pbO2xJPzd71kVFaOkknG1F2NXOEibFI/s1600-h/il_430xN.77334363.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyVfD_2tSUgkGdgPcTQaTQ8EcF7bBInJV8K8Epz47sKUaJhrNKIEFEfMmNUqctVkQ913WuFONCM21o2BLNe9XGWCKvbMmbU-9f_A0-fWykNSw2pbO2xJPzd71kVFaOkknG1F2NXOEibFI/s320/il_430xN.77334363.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363941996638545538" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27980317">Matching earrings</a> are available, as are many other great works!<br /><br />Additionally Licia also creates some wonderful pieces using the technique of wire wrapping to create intricate delicate pieces of work such as this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27682168">Adorning Peridot</a> necklace<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgereBWhnEqE6Z3bvV7YM3lY_7pAQmeEhXaLKArtP3Bndfjxo5C7dcgrQfzJ6KvNLfdSqAzjNaTPX2_H41BIUukFyk6spQIf0rL1yqbB9NhRO6LpC3avxBkTwa1KPAUy9ZdnjpoX3zyVKnX/s1600-h/il_430xN.79545419.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgereBWhnEqE6Z3bvV7YM3lY_7pAQmeEhXaLKArtP3Bndfjxo5C7dcgrQfzJ6KvNLfdSqAzjNaTPX2_H41BIUukFyk6spQIf0rL1yqbB9NhRO6LpC3avxBkTwa1KPAUy9ZdnjpoX3zyVKnX/s320/il_430xN.79545419.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363942540646742018" border="0" /></a><br />Be sure to check out her shop for more of her elegant works and quirky styles.<br /><br /><br />While I am still on this beading kick, I would love to share with you the work of an artist I found a few years ago who has taken beading to another level entirely. Liza Lou beaded an entire kitchen. Yes you read that right, the whole thing, a full scale kitchen, right down the dirty dishes in the sink. Five years of work went into this magnificent piece. Check it out below!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TiGbSN2YTxMJamIH4hOpHqSxT4UMtIkuMHrxnRcHxQ4nTPoaVNVDJaTOmToqTYnAMajVRcQv6N8PpcNYzjooJrrS3NQ7gCZRd-FUJtPQDXkNn050keWeu-HlWh1HQD9iuUFvFRy3zNWH/s1600-h/lou_kitchen_sept_05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 443px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TiGbSN2YTxMJamIH4hOpHqSxT4UMtIkuMHrxnRcHxQ4nTPoaVNVDJaTOmToqTYnAMajVRcQv6N8PpcNYzjooJrrS3NQ7gCZRd-FUJtPQDXkNn050keWeu-HlWh1HQD9iuUFvFRy3zNWH/s320/lou_kitchen_sept_05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363943476313764258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0cmHefcL-hN7q9NwbTUcaEAq9CNrLTG19mlHvNdg3Wcv0MTQgT8fpEHL464pBYm30UzPCMZGRsG7Cotg5h7TzAUavin2l27Z2T5idE3abMhkmXUPboIIOhFYA5YvjMiCPThouuhQIwPE/s1600-h/lou_table_sept_05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0cmHefcL-hN7q9NwbTUcaEAq9CNrLTG19mlHvNdg3Wcv0MTQgT8fpEHL464pBYm30UzPCMZGRsG7Cotg5h7TzAUavin2l27Z2T5idE3abMhkmXUPboIIOhFYA5YvjMiCPThouuhQIwPE/s320/lou_table_sept_05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363943635224558738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgJrtNVT3yKUok1iosT6f68TjvVBilg0maC1J6Co3KecFC6oSIyQpXpss04IbdFksMh3ApUtDvxDUPoVqpuTOWJlOpkqwF_xu_r26CMaguQaNHFd9Km8CYYwOcyW0VVtXk9llhvNePtFY/s1600-h/lou_sink_sept_05.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgJrtNVT3yKUok1iosT6f68TjvVBilg0maC1J6Co3KecFC6oSIyQpXpss04IbdFksMh3ApUtDvxDUPoVqpuTOWJlOpkqwF_xu_r26CMaguQaNHFd9Km8CYYwOcyW0VVtXk9llhvNePtFY/s320/lou_sink_sept_05.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363943630746511154" border="0" /></a>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-61105608578263870722009-07-24T06:02:00.001-07:002009-07-24T06:14:26.081-07:00Innovative Wedding Rings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8iP0v8PIQYVwEFI6LOhG9df2kNrhLQkCnr7to9GjnRlyvyOB2fojtp0zEq5BYS-4NW8QAHkx198MJHxwvwg2SaeIrfTyyKkWNg9gtFR87k5c0rRMcNXBEgRD1VE2FE9nNKzoVvnqzWFG/s1600-h/Rothmann+Rings+18k.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8iP0v8PIQYVwEFI6LOhG9df2kNrhLQkCnr7to9GjnRlyvyOB2fojtp0zEq5BYS-4NW8QAHkx198MJHxwvwg2SaeIrfTyyKkWNg9gtFR87k5c0rRMcNXBEgRD1VE2FE9nNKzoVvnqzWFG/s320/Rothmann+Rings+18k.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362012054524402450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm going to begin by sharing one of my all time favorite jewelers with you. Gerd Rothmann is most famous for his fingerprint jewelry which is personalized to the wearer, and from that comes this amazing set of wedding bands, since I saw them first 3 years ago I have had them on my long term wish list. Each wearer wears the ring bearing their partners fingerprint, as no two fingerprints are ever alike, no two rings will ever be alike.<br />[Picture credit to<a href="http://www.ornamentumgallery.com/"> http://www.ornamentumgallery.com/</a> which is also one of my favorite galleries]<br /><br />On that note I have recently found an Etsy artist, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7365335">FlawlessArt</a>, who also creates wonderfully unique wedding bands.<br />Up first is this exquisite <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27251554">Mokume Gane Wide Wedding Ring</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h2C8SgmNA_tfRaB7a_yAv4MkFd5NOrSXRZpKtyCBxQmWXYxySTKWbgz4MN627t0bjTz7fTqaDlnNHnd718ZMtznqJpBari4WmpL7alg_Ktk0U6KC2cMiQ7nUMuuSiUZ8cZWQZEwbc52N/s1600-h/il_430xN.78101303.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2h2C8SgmNA_tfRaB7a_yAv4MkFd5NOrSXRZpKtyCBxQmWXYxySTKWbgz4MN627t0bjTz7fTqaDlnNHnd718ZMtznqJpBari4WmpL7alg_Ktk0U6KC2cMiQ7nUMuuSiUZ8cZWQZEwbc52N/s320/il_430xN.78101303.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362012778757877282" border="0" /></a>Mokume Gane is a wonderful technique that developed in 17th century Japan. Meaning "wood eye metal" this ring shows wonderful texture and movement as well as great skill. This would be a beautiful ring for any couple's wedding day.<br />For more on Mokume Gane please check out this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokume-gane">page</a><br /><br />Last but not least Flawless's shop also contains this beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25124844">Fine silver cross examination ring</a><br />As a wedding band I feel that this has a great theme of being "woven together"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDGT4FM9R0HcNdtm1bID3J9B2-3HI7UpesQUoApd6_8llRpuDeBTRRyBEnkLs_8_k_T46FWoKldIEM1o4xuYtseCOfMxEcfUdwGmUJyOtff2gGctQnsxrZJDepFfrC0petZ3bIL3gcbpG/s1600-h/il_430xN.75786058.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDGT4FM9R0HcNdtm1bID3J9B2-3HI7UpesQUoApd6_8llRpuDeBTRRyBEnkLs_8_k_T46FWoKldIEM1o4xuYtseCOfMxEcfUdwGmUJyOtff2gGctQnsxrZJDepFfrC0petZ3bIL3gcbpG/s320/il_430xN.75786058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362014272618296770" border="0" /></a><br />Great detail without being overly flashy, perfect for a ring one will be wearing everyday!<br /><br />Check back soon for more artists!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-59437698386282288972009-07-23T18:30:00.000-07:002009-07-23T18:36:23.600-07:00My Interview with HippyBeadsHello all! I think it'll be great to have interviews with artists once in a while to show some deeper perspectives on the artists' work. So here goes my first interview with <a href="http://hippybeads.etsy.com/">HippyBeads</a> [her other store can be found <a href="http://artfulunity.etsy.com/">here</a>]<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfPttzVX6lp4udLzaI59zbdWUJzMt-AfAJLKsInNYw4MRRjnVaYT3hFMRuB5EuVzpppO3VtjdmNJs7jEzonDslPVRGD0DSc_AkBb0Ps3cBYT3nhdLpjn7d07JZHa5UAmHQtWky0GI-dyY/s1600-h/-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfPttzVX6lp4udLzaI59zbdWUJzMt-AfAJLKsInNYw4MRRjnVaYT3hFMRuB5EuVzpppO3VtjdmNJs7jEzonDslPVRGD0DSc_AkBb0Ps3cBYT3nhdLpjn7d07JZHa5UAmHQtWky0GI-dyY/s320/-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361834178818916002" border="0" /></a><br /><div class="im"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. What is your chosen medium and what originally drew you to it?</span><br /></div>I have done arts and crafts of all sorts and I really have 2 primary mediums: jewelry and dance. I love them both, but jewelry is the one I market. I make plenty of jewelry for the sake of making jewelry, but I actually enjoy the custom requests, the festival and craft show atmosphere, meeting new people, and a lot of the things that come along with having a business. Dance is the one I do solely for me. I do actually teach a class, and have taught other classes, have worked a paid show, have entered competitions on my own and have done private lessons in the past, but it's not something I try to do full time, and it's not an area I market myself in--I teach, do performances, do competitions, etc. when I am inspired to do so. In fact, the place I "work" for now teaching tap dance on the weekends could probably forget to pay me and I wouldn't notice because I'm having so much fun.<div class="im"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. When did you first decide that art was a necessary part of your life?</span><br /></div>Like you, I grew up taking classes, etc. Really, I don't remember a time where some form of art or craft didn't enter into my life. Even in preschool, I was the child who would rather play with shells or tiles or buttons than anything else.<div class="im"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Has anyone inspired you in a drastic way? </span><br /></div>You know, there are lots of people. Anyone who's work I admire is usually a huge inspiration if in no other way than to keep me going. Seeing that other people can achieve beautiful or amazing things just by being persistent helps me feel like I can get closer to my goals if I just keep trying.<br /><br />I think my biggest Inspiration of late is Amanda Palmer. She's a musician, but she really encourages art and creativity in all forms and she and her band, The Dresden Dolls, have come up with some amazing things in the way they interact with their audience and fans in regards to art and creativity. They often allow fan performers of any and all types at shows, they have set up <a href="http://www.postwardtrade.com/" target="_blank">http://www.postwardtrade.com</a> which involves independent artisst creating art related to the band, Amanda and her/their music.<br /><br />I first related to the dolls and Amanda through their music. I really felt from the way she expresses herself in songs, that we probably had some very similar feelings, traits, etc. Once I saw and heard them more and more, I noticed that she really seems to be in that "world" I talked about in my blog-- where her art and her expression are the only things that matters-- when she performs. She has found a way to make a big part of her life about the things she loves the most--music, art and performance... And has managed to do a great job branding herself and the band through some very, creative, unorthodox methods, which I would love to be able to do, too. She is an inspiration just because she does what she does. It makes me feel that if she can create her own little "world" of art and expression and have people appreciate what she does, then it's possible. When I get frustrated, remembering what she has done, and what others have done, through persistence and creativity, helps me feel like there's the potential for it to work for me too.<br /><div class="im"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. On the other side of this, has anyone tried to dissuade you from pursuing your work, how has that affected you?</span><br /></div>No one really dissuades me from being creative. There's been questions as to whether it's worth my time or the amount of money I make to create jewelry, do shows, etc, but the art itself, everyone around me understands that that's what keeps me going. The most discouraging part is really trying to balance art and life. Sometimes, you husband would like you to get home before 9:00 or like to see you without jewelry pliers in your hand, or sometimes your family would like you to see them on the weekends instead of traveling to where they are only to sit at a craft fair all day.<div class="im"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Are you currently in the process of trying to/ do you currently make a living off of your work?</span><br /></div>I don't make a living off my work, and I'm not trying to. I have thought about that possibility, and aside from it being really difficult, I don't think I want to for a few reasons. First and foremost, I am a social worker, and I love what I do. I have thought many times about different paths I could take and the answer always comes back that I want to help people and want to be a social worker as my primary profession. Aside from that, the life of an artisan jeweler, crafter, dancer, dance teacher or chorgrapher isn't the kind of life I want. They're all a little different but they often involve odd schedules, no health benefits, uncertainty of hours and income, etc.<br />Another thing that I thought of in the process of this interview is that if I tried to do jewelry or dance full time, they would cease to be the uplifiting safehavens that they are. Sure there are frustrations when a piece of jewelry isn't working right or when I can't get a dance step to save my life, but overall they are both an escape for me. They're a way for me to feel creative and productive. If I were to do them full time, they would then be the thing that I have to do no mater how tired I am or have to push through no matter how much I need a break in order to get dealines finished. I think that would be really frustrating, and on top of that, where would I turn? If jewelry is my work and I'm tired of it, what do I then do to feel better about myself, take a break, get a sense of accomplishment, etc.?<br /><br />My financial goal is that I would like to have a somewhat steady small income from my jewelry. For dancing, I have no specific goal. Like I said before, sometimes I dance to get paid, and sometimes I don't-- the money isn't important.<div class="im"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. How did you/your company get started? </span><br /></div>I actually have 2 businesses right now. The first one, Happy Hippy Jewelry, started about 8 years ago when I got inspired by beads. I found some beautiful beads, started creating things, and didn't want to stop... So, I figured I should start selling them. Over time, this has developed into a business that does afforable Hippy and Bohemian Jewelry. I have tried many different pricing schemes, tried upgrading materials, tried more sophisticated styles, etc. and I keep coming back to inexpensive beaded and wire wrapped jewelry with a very hippie or boho flavor.<br /><br />During the expirmentation that happened with new styles, materials, pricing, etc. I learned a few things that lead to the founding of another jewelry business. I found that those who like high quality materials, expect to pay a high quality price and are often not trusting of prices that are too affordable. I also found that "medium" quality items (like things made with silver or gold plate) are in very low demand and not really liked by the sophisticated crowd or the more causal crowd. another thing I found is that there is only so much "style diversity" you can offer in one shop before people lose interest-- I'm not sure if it's from feeling overwhelmed or feeling that your art has no specific direction, but people as a general rule don't like overdiversification. I decided that I really wanted an opportunity to work with higher quality materials like sterling silver and gemstones and make some more sophisticated designs, so Artful Unity was born in late 2008.<div class="im"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">7. How has the process of making work to sell changed your working process?</span><br /></div>The working process itself is much the same. In the beginning, I did learn alot of new techniques for jewelry making to help make the jewelry have a cleaner look, be more durable, etc. But overall, I still sit at a table of in front of the TV with wire and pliers in hand and beads nearby.<br /><div class="im"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> 8. Has it changed your creative process? Has this been negative at all? Or have you seen it as a positive experience?</span><br /></div>Selling my work sometimes means I create less, but that's a personal choice: just because I have a lot of inventory and don't have a custom order to work on at the time doesn't mean I have to stop creating, but sometimes I do.<br /><br />Selling for me has meant a lot more custom work, which, overall, I really enjoy. Custom work is always a challenge, but it's always really rewarding when you get something right. The only negative thing about custom work is when something doesn't work the way the customer epxects it to or your artistic vision is different from the customer's. Overall, though, i much prefer creating personalised works to just constantly doing whatever pops into my head (which can be really fun sometimes too).<br /><br />Artful Unity has ended up changing a lot of things for me and, so far, I'm really enjoying it. The biggest change here is that I don't have much to work with in the way of materials because they are expensive, so I have tried to find other ways of expressing my ideas such as sketches, prototypes, etc. Artful Unity has been really challenging, but overall, I'm enjoying the new challenges it brings.<br /><br />As you can probably tell, I am all about diversity and variety, so anything that adds that element to something I am doing is generally positive for me, even if it brings some frustrations with it.<br /><br />That's all for now! If you would like to be interviewed and share your thoughts with the art world drop me a line!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-51675288867205414242009-07-23T06:33:00.001-07:002009-07-23T06:34:19.116-07:00Working on an interview exchange with HippyBeads!<br />Check back later today or early tomorrow for a new entry!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-74081411405275545772009-07-21T19:13:00.000-07:002009-07-21T19:14:29.577-07:00Wow!Well, I have been looking at a ton of great work lately and am gearing up for another great review!<br />In the meanwhile, only one person has responded to my questions so far! Please contribute, I'm really excited to hear from everyone!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-73974658330630102312009-07-18T07:44:00.000-07:002009-07-18T07:48:10.522-07:00Something a little differentSince I know I have a decent amount of artists following this blog, I'd love to reach out to all of you with a few questions.<br />I really hope some of you take the time to answer!<br /><br />1. What is your chosen medium and what originally drew you to it?<br />2. When did you first decide that art was a necessary part of your life?<br />3. Has anyone inspired you in a drastic way? On the other side of this, has anyone tried to dissuade you from pursuing your work, how has that affected you?<br />and lastly<br />4. Are you currently in the process of trying to/ do you currently make a living off of your work?<br /><br />If you wish post a link to your favorite piece =)<br />I will answer these for myself in an upcoming entry and I will repost some of my favorite responses with links to your sites.<br /><br />Thanks everyone!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-16026235649488719272009-07-17T17:22:00.000-07:002009-07-17T17:42:38.858-07:00Friday Night Feature-Assorted StylesSo this feature has no real theme, sorry guys, just wanted to take a few moments to display some beautiful work!<br /><br />As usual the work is in no specific order!<br /><br />First off I have the unique work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5821517">Ashtash</a> who uses crochet, knitting and felting to create some great pieces! [And yes, I will admit it, I have been on a fabric kick lately!] Not only does she have a great sense of color coordination as shown here in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24289126">Olive-teal-brown necklace with flower</a> but she also has some great depth and dimensionality!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfcf5-KLj7tiEk1klbJu4bDX3LClFGO4N2Gbfr6z85e6LN_21o-ClaqAqh3WVzlfjM9JobpRUidTlKQ4TeyeOX8R84n18gJh8KYAv3Sren4cxXe_hvs5o43e8QGLTLSQgOEibQ5EB87Z2/s1600-h/il_430xN.68175192.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfcf5-KLj7tiEk1klbJu4bDX3LClFGO4N2Gbfr6z85e6LN_21o-ClaqAqh3WVzlfjM9JobpRUidTlKQ4TeyeOX8R84n18gJh8KYAv3Sren4cxXe_hvs5o43e8QGLTLSQgOEibQ5EB87Z2/s320/il_430xN.68175192.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359590998489400050" border="0" /></a>Next up I love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26817275">Smart Beige necklace with 10 sea glasses</a> which combines hard and soft media to create great contrast. This reminds me of coral and has a really great unique quality to it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLEaBkVfRT_BTrJPU-wVv34cMH2NGSnnDzAGLW3XPr03I89Hw1NMADlpFQ7Hwv7WjKqAVgsILhFJ0DP6OYE4OzmB1DiCf7ICzdO2H-O_Ldco51fh2rwePLy09J-zcpa6w3IgSAISFl05O/s1600-h/il_430xN.76649798.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLEaBkVfRT_BTrJPU-wVv34cMH2NGSnnDzAGLW3XPr03I89Hw1NMADlpFQ7Hwv7WjKqAVgsILhFJ0DP6OYE4OzmB1DiCf7ICzdO2H-O_Ldco51fh2rwePLy09J-zcpa6w3IgSAISFl05O/s320/il_430xN.76649798.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591732959546834" border="0" /></a>Definitely be sure to check out her shop for more info and great items!<br /><br />The next artist I have for your this evening is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6288550">Noadi</a>, who I can honestly say has created some work like nothing I have seen before in jewelry. Looking for something truly out there? Check out this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27764007">Bird Embryo Specimen Jar Necklace</a>. Definitely something new and different!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CACbAOrXRAphsC3YKqsgGaqDAkxujDbNo0dSKPjvrXCsYX1KfXeb5gB8KPEAXMWayxSaRP52u9alZObcFVnSvDCZe_GQ8F4rtcnMVhBJOVAIJTkt2xN1SVgLJuQ4w4Cn2EhPNT48Hd01/s1600-h/il_430xN.79823357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CACbAOrXRAphsC3YKqsgGaqDAkxujDbNo0dSKPjvrXCsYX1KfXeb5gB8KPEAXMWayxSaRP52u9alZObcFVnSvDCZe_GQ8F4rtcnMVhBJOVAIJTkt2xN1SVgLJuQ4w4Cn2EhPNT48Hd01/s320/il_430xN.79823357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359593157196535586" border="0" /></a>I love things that make people look twice and this definitely does!<br />She has a few other great embryo's on sale as well as a variety of other great polymer clay <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=22347876">critters</a> so be sure to check it out!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4N3AYp83tQfUBWqpcyI3-zGeZgZWEWRqg9RML_65K6-MEPgc15wKeFEPE08rXW7zTBs1BacIsW7URBZ1hL2VGgz6iD2SGb5T3Lqy0zokldyqsW0y0Jguvrmk8izfk9e14KeLlfE6muxH/s1600-h/il_430xN.61669226.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4N3AYp83tQfUBWqpcyI3-zGeZgZWEWRqg9RML_65K6-MEPgc15wKeFEPE08rXW7zTBs1BacIsW7URBZ1hL2VGgz6iD2SGb5T3Lqy0zokldyqsW0y0Jguvrmk8izfk9e14KeLlfE6muxH/s320/il_430xN.61669226.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359593654586982082" border="0" /></a>I hope you all enjoyed this post!<br /><br />Check back later for more!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-54278457339310748082009-07-16T11:04:00.000-07:002009-07-16T11:25:11.804-07:00Tattoo Culture and JewelryAs a lifelong fan of body art and modification, the work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6962737">Orangyredink </a>brought an instant smile to my face.<br />Orangyredink who has been<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> "an artist since I could hold a crayon, and was really hooked ever since my mom held my first gallery show by taping my colored pages along the hallway. I am just addicted to the visual."<br /></div>These works, delicately painted works on hard plastic, contain so much beautiful color and have a classic, old school ink feel that is truly classic! These beautiful pieces possess a wonderful sense of whimsy and tradition.<br />First off, this piece definitely caught my eye including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27250576">Swallows Protecting Locked Sacred Heart Tattoo Necklace</a> which combines classic elements with a huge burst of color.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JC-djE0x3hCjiHhyphenhyphenC0iuja_mK58-bm9ttm-19QKiLnPuhCMxIDwHWeR6dHlUgiSdWQWVYDSdtIHhfnBzyAVVwoNAtJFhJS9kKFI9B77_2_rp2GKiwCi3H0-s-LKHJFHyn_mX8K1vTYgE/s1600-h/il_430xN.78589074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JC-djE0x3hCjiHhyphenhyphenC0iuja_mK58-bm9ttm-19QKiLnPuhCMxIDwHWeR6dHlUgiSdWQWVYDSdtIHhfnBzyAVVwoNAtJFhJS9kKFI9B77_2_rp2GKiwCi3H0-s-LKHJFHyn_mX8K1vTYgE/s320/il_430xN.78589074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359123798942666594" border="0" /></a><br />These pieces lay wonderfully on the body just the way a tattoo would.<br />This piece, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27440162">Stewed Screwed and Tattooed</a> also definitely catches the eye and is sure to make a statement!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZK7mgsk_VWHEJ4iktNyYftJmGnj7DDx28Qa1VluF3TNzr5xeLSuv3pLkZFotXRIopvI8dl_Vit6J3mNHcpt8UM5QVl16QxCSvgpLW-f4RNsVRmfquQrqhc1Kd313aK9r_j_EyRXVxz9E/s1600-h/il_430xN.80212323.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZK7mgsk_VWHEJ4iktNyYftJmGnj7DDx28Qa1VluF3TNzr5xeLSuv3pLkZFotXRIopvI8dl_Vit6J3mNHcpt8UM5QVl16QxCSvgpLW-f4RNsVRmfquQrqhc1Kd313aK9r_j_EyRXVxz9E/s320/il_430xN.80212323.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359124724455505826" border="0" /></a><br />Packed with wonderful details, imagery and color!<br />Last but definitely not least, I have always had a love of vintage style red cherries, and this piece, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27074679">Big Bangin Knotty Cherry Necklace</a>, has become a new favorite of mine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrVWTulKD7q9O04zi09NbCb6WNDgvTeOVqJQRrS-je3CuVY2-BmRblGWddlFvWeokDtLbcL5vfrUzwa1iaaBhIfgX6QowmbTMJtUogA-3ELtyZi-LIYgj_OYc6h5EdJ7wu9PCg8mMLW2d/s1600-h/il_430xN.77508886.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrVWTulKD7q9O04zi09NbCb6WNDgvTeOVqJQRrS-je3CuVY2-BmRblGWddlFvWeokDtLbcL5vfrUzwa1iaaBhIfgX6QowmbTMJtUogA-3ELtyZi-LIYgj_OYc6h5EdJ7wu9PCg8mMLW2d/s320/il_430xN.77508886.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359125463239171986" border="0" /></a>The highlights and shadows are a really great touch, making the colors even richer.<br />Definitely check out her shop for more wonderful work!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-10354919124714585602009-07-15T20:49:00.000-07:002009-07-15T20:50:43.092-07:00Suggestions!once again I am opening up the suggestion box! Please let me know if you have any thoughts on what types of work, or artists you might like to see here!<br /><br />Thanks all!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2262095715611119220.post-51322406615129512352009-07-15T11:19:00.000-07:002009-07-15T11:30:09.653-07:00Laser CuttingSo, any of you who are familiar with my work [visible to your right in my etsy.mini] know that I am a huge fan of laser cutting and working in acrylic.<br />I have chosen today to share with you the beautiful work of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5552634">Isette</a>, a fellow artist who has made use of this new technology to create wonderful pieces.<br />Isette states:<br /><div style="text-align: center;">"I am inspired by the world around me. And I am fortunate that the world around me includes a 100+ year old museum collection that I'm given free reign over and a typography obsessed graphic designer husband. Design and Victoriana meet here, with a splash of whimsy."<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Her inspirations definitely show in her beautiful work!<br />Now to share a few of my favorite pieces from her shop:<br />First I adore this elegant <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27864089">Mane Necklace</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb6DMT3s_kUd773H0mYh3qCjdDc9TVa4ngcpTkcYaWG7PdXValB2OoFOSoO-Dao1EWHFIZ5KGq4t5m4djRzsJpjBWbyMA1733tBEa01FmpP8LzKzhTDiEsiZqDOdGDGF1XbU5fG2JhB6P/s1600-h/il_430xN.80157743.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb6DMT3s_kUd773H0mYh3qCjdDc9TVa4ngcpTkcYaWG7PdXValB2OoFOSoO-Dao1EWHFIZ5KGq4t5m4djRzsJpjBWbyMA1733tBEa01FmpP8LzKzhTDiEsiZqDOdGDGF1XbU5fG2JhB6P/s320/il_430xN.80157743.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358754350130431538" border="0" /></a>Beautiful curves and flowing lines, definitely some of my favorite things! I love the movement of this piece and the black is a perfect compliment to the feel of the design.<br />Next up is this quirky, imaginative <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23855945">Spectacles Ring</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt78FCYz4B5hb8rUw24LiTttlbFJmrI1AO35ip-KuMNlb-wl1fYW_BIjKdTZVmaZKSjQQ5ec71z7Mb6DcD_gRf_0xmKZh-xbSlW3TStY6FDuvjfoNbumuvo2uAwOY5JsrbuxOcRwu6t1Yj/s1600-h/il_430xN.66721150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt78FCYz4B5hb8rUw24LiTttlbFJmrI1AO35ip-KuMNlb-wl1fYW_BIjKdTZVmaZKSjQQ5ec71z7Mb6DcD_gRf_0xmKZh-xbSlW3TStY6FDuvjfoNbumuvo2uAwOY5JsrbuxOcRwu6t1Yj/s320/il_430xN.66721150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358754951700698882" border="0" /></a>The nerd in me is giddy just looking at this ring! Simple yet different, once again possessing a wonderful quality of line movement.<br />Last but definitely not least these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20675524">Eclipse Earrings</a> that show off some wonderful engraving which definitely pops against the black background! These would be a wonderful compliment to any elegant outfit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSA2Dgp1rNGSkA-Fco_4DgD2btMPzKJG1V32Gv054JjzMlWOnV_GbFZwTfyVgCLiTCFAUKrn8Uqx26zNzCX20xq2AwwxT7gy4iOJZdzjzGttmJBpKyqwHHNhFLwIdNXoHOiATNkuOIvAW/s1600-h/il_430xN.56059480.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSA2Dgp1rNGSkA-Fco_4DgD2btMPzKJG1V32Gv054JjzMlWOnV_GbFZwTfyVgCLiTCFAUKrn8Uqx26zNzCX20xq2AwwxT7gy4iOJZdzjzGttmJBpKyqwHHNhFLwIdNXoHOiATNkuOIvAW/s320/il_430xN.56059480.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358755787295477266" border="0" /></a><br />Lots more great work available at her store, so be sure to check it out!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09744867802334132263noreply@blogger.com1