May the starving artist be a thing of the past! Van Gogh is the perfect example. He produced an incredible body of work during his lifetime - 864 paintings, 1,037 drawings/sketches, and 150 watercolors. But he only sold two pieces before his death. Two. Of course, if...
I am open to change. I am open to change. I am open to change. Does saying it make it so? Whether spurred by the choices of others, the flow of nature, or just the circumstances of life, change happens. I find myself at the moment approaching the bench in...
Today I greeted dust on my bench pin. This is a first. Never before, in 18 years, has there been dust on my bench pin. For a metalsmith, the bench pin is the center of the studio universe. It's like the bottom of a skillet for a...
Jewelry is personal. Jewelry is a beautiful and purposeful tool that helps us remember life's milestones, commemorate life commitments, and express personal views. This blog is one place I have expounded on that belief of mine, which is so central to my work. It's safe to say...
Not too long ago, I noticed it was raining on my bench. After a severe creative drought, the muse finally returned. And now, there are sparks flying! Stay tuned, sign up for the email updates if you haven't already. This blog will soon be red hot. What does...
The studio has been stagnant lately. We've been steadily doing repairs and plugging away on cool commissions, but the muse must be sleeping. I know that if the muse didn't nap from time to time, I'd probably be exiled or buried by now. The constant thrill...
The soul of a people is the arts. The art they make. The art they revere. The art they pursue. Art can provide political commentary, as does Picasso's Guernica in 1937, or speak to the human condition, as does the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning....
The suitcases are evidence that the muse has been fed. A year ago I bought some new suitcases just prior to a family trip to Tuscany. Despite my preference for black in most things of apparel (t-shirts, pants, shoes, gloves, etc.) I chose not to purchase...