Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A few finds and few collections

I just wanted to share with you some cool jewelry finds and a few collection I have put together.
Here is a shop that makes beautiful earrings Pretty Gonzo. I love earrings, they are one of the pieces of jewelry I always where. Looking through this shop is fun and the wonderful prices and great designs makes me want, want, want! Here is one of my favorites from Pretty Gonzo

Another love of mine is macramé and hemp jewelry. It has been years since I played around with knots to make way cool jewelry.  So when I found this shop with great hemp jewelry it brought back all kinds of  knotting desires. Lynx Dawn Designs my only wish is that she had more in her shop because I like it so much.

Tiger Lily Necklace


Here is a collection I put together featuring fellow members of  Bloggers Unite Guild on Artfire





Here is a collection I put together featuring fellow members of Jewelry Creators Unite in Numbers Guild on Artfire

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ring Give away contest winners

The winners of my Facebook fans and Twitter followers ring give away are……… Elaine for my Facebook page and CricketCreekDsn from Twitter. Thank you to all who entered I look forward to the next giveaway and contest. The winners rings…..
Purple and Black  Glass beads
Aqua crystal and blue wood bead

Friday, March 18, 2011

Last chance to enter The Ring Give Away

There is still time to enter my give away. Entries will be accepted until 2pm (eastern time) this afternoon. Detail for the give away are below.

If you are one of my Facebook fans or one of my Twiiter followers you have a chance to win a wire and bead ring. I will be giving one on both sites. All you have to do is post a comment on my facebook giveaway post an/or reply @kindredimages on Twiiter your favorite color combination of 2 colors and your ring size. You must be a fan or follower. The winner will be picked randomly using random.org on Friday the 18th. Here are some examples of the rings I will be making for the winners. These are made with aluminum wire, wood beads and glass beads. The ones I make for the winners will be made of their choice of copper, silver colored copper and brown colored copper. The beads will vary depending on the color combination they choose and what I have available, but could include gemstone, glass, pearls or wood.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Facebook fan and Twitter follower Give Away!

If you are one of my Facebook fans or one of my Twiiter followers you have a chance to win a wire and bead ring. I will be giving one on both sites. All you have to do is post a comment on my facebook giveaway post an/or reply @kindredimages on Twiiter your favorite color combination of 2 colors and your ring size. You must be a fan or follower. The winner will be picked randomly using random.org on Friday the 18th. Here are some examples of the rings I will be making for the winners. These are made with aluminum wire, wood beads and glass beads. The ones I make for the winners will be made of their choice of copper, silver colored copper and brown colored copper. The beads will vary depending on the color combination they choose and what I have available, but could include gemstone, glass, pearls or wood.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Artisan Feature - Shadow Dog Designs

I am happy to feature a wonderful artisan today, I have been following her for a few months or more now and love each new piece of jewelry she post in her Artfire shop............

Catherine:  Shadow Dog Designs
Shadow Dog Designs, Unique Handmade Jewelry

How long have you been doing your art/craft for?
When growing up, my family didn't have much money, so we always made Christmas and birthday gifts for each other, handmade Christmas ornaments for the tree and I sewed my own clothes.  So making things with my hands always came naturally.  When I used to visit my Grandmother for the summers, she always had a pile of her jewelry for me to restring, wonderful old crystal jewelry (that I wish I had now!).  In college I used to make simple trade bead and leather chokers and sold them.  But it wasn't until about 11 year ago, when a friend and I stumbled into the brand new bead shop that had opened in the town near where we lived in Virginia, that the light bulb came on.  A wall of gemstones drew me like a magnet.  I was hooked big time!

What inspires and influences your work?
Nature is the biggest influence in my work!  Just working with the stones and letting them "talk" to me :)  My husband and I are lucky to live on an island in the Low Country of South Carolina and Nature virtually surrounds us.  When my Muses are on holiday, I take the shadow dogs for a walk or sit on our porch overlooking the marsh and just water what is going on and am inspired again.  I also love to travel and the colors of the landscapes are also a huge inspiration.   You just never know when those ideas are going to pop up!
Dolphin Charm Fine Silver Amazonite Handmade One of a Kind Bracelet


Where can you artwork/pieces be found?
My jewelry can be found in a gallery in Virginia, one in Texas and at a holistic healing store here on the island.  I also do quite a few shows and home shows.  The Spring show season is about to ramp up - have quite a few shows on the schedule!

What do you do when you're not creating?
I love to be outside when not creating.  There's a small park down at the end of the road that has a pier that juts out over a tidal creek.  The shadow dogs and I go down there and hang out quite a bit.  You never know what you are going to see:  maybe otters, dolphins, sharks, all sorts of birds.  Reading is a huge passion and I usually have several books going at once.  Riding my bicycle, gardening, birding are others.  Although since opening my ArtFire studio, I sure don't seem to have time for these like I used to!  Now that the weather is getting warmer, I'm going to have to budget my time better :)
Fossil Coral Turquoise Sterling Handmade One of a Kind Dangle Earrings


What is your favorite piece(s) that you have created?
Gosh, that's a hard question!  Any piece that was inspired by my trip last summer to Australia last summer is a favorite.  There is one piece in my studio right now, "Red Centre", that screams Australia and is a definite favorite.  Another favorite piece is the first one sold many years ago at the gallery in Virginia - a turquoise and pearl creation.  All pieces are favorites, however, in their own way.

Why did you create this piece(s)?
The "Red Centre" necklace so captures the colors of the land around Alice Springs, Australia in the Northern Territory.  The mountains and rocks and soil are amazing colors of reds and ochres with yellows and whites.  The focal in "Red Centre" reminds me of a haunting place my friend and I visited at sundown called Rainbow Valley.  Whenever I look at the piece, I can almost re-live the sensation of being there.
Earthy Noreena Jasper Red Flake Handmade One of a Kind Necklace


What do you feel is special about your art/craft?
My pieces are all one-of-a-kind creations (except for Christmas earrings).  I use the best, most interesting stones I can find with the highest quality fine silver, sterling silver, copper or brass findings.  Each piece is named, which customers seem to love.  I also included two drop tags with each necklace:  one with the name and the other describing what materials were used and also the "language of the stones".  Am hoping the good mojo I always feel when creating imbues the pieces with a lot of joy.
Spotted Jasper Teardrop Copper Silver Handmade One of a Kind Earrings


Are there other forms of art and crafts you would like to learn? And why?
I would dearly love to learn silversmithing.  The idea of setting stones in my own designs, especially pendants, is so appealing.  Also the ability to make really cool clasps.  I admire people who work with watercolors.  Have tried watercolor painting a long time ago - was horrible at it.  Maybe now, who knows?
Bronze Leaf Rhyolite Pearls Copper Handmade One of a Kind Necklace


How did you name your business?
About 10 years ago, when I decided I needed a name for my business, I decided to name it to honor my two shadow dogs, Chase and Loki.  Chase, a hound/lab X, is now a grand 15 years old and Loki, a Gordon Setter, is 12.  They both were adopted from the SPCA near where we lived in Virginia.  A third dog arrived when we moved to Texas, Mesa, a stray who came to stay.  All three are fabulous dogs and follow me around pretty much everywhere.  Mesa especially loves to sleep at my feet when I'm on the computer or on the bed at night.

Links to find Shadow Dog Designs online 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Blocked

I have hit a creative block. It happens to us all at times. I tried all my normal unblockers..... visiting craft stores, visiting art sites, looking thru past issues of bead magazines..... nothings working so I think I will take some advice and just take a break. I small (hopefully) creative break, but that doesn't mean I will not share all the cool art, crafts and handmade things I find with you! Here is a wonderful bit of drinkable art My girls and I enjoyed watching this afternoon!

Friday, March 4, 2011

I love it!

I love this acrylic 5 canvas painting. It is fun I love the colors and the second I looked at it I could picture it on my wall! Abstract Studio has so many other great paintings that I had a hard time choosing which to feature in here, so i picked the first one that made me click on to her shop. Visit her shop and you will find trees, ballarinas, birds, flower, city landscapes and so much more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Abstract Modern Asian Curly Tree Art Metallic



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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

New photography prices

Blah I am editing all my Artfire photography listings today...... Boring but it is a good thing, I found a print shop I like better. Professional quiality prints that cost less and they do matting too! So now I have lower prices on my prints and I have a price list for matted prints as well. Please note my copyright is not on the front of my printed images.
Here are my new photography prices

Prints are art quality with Lustre Coating which enhances the print and provides superior protection. The coating protects against fingerprints and UV rays. Shipping is free in the US and Canada. 
Unmatted and unframed prices. 
  • 3.5x5         $2.50 ea.
  • 4x6            $2.50 ea.
  • 5x5            $5.00 ea.
  • 5x7            $7.00 ea.
  • 8x8            $12.00 ea.
  • 8x10          $14.00 ea.
  • 5x15          $18.00 ea.
  • 10x10        $20.00 ea.
  • 5x30          $30.00 ea.
 Matted Prints

  • 3.5x5        $6.00 ea.
  • 4x6           $6.00 ea.
  • 5x5           $9.00 ea.
  • 5x7           $12.00 ea.
  • 8x8           $15.00 ea.
  • 8x10         $18.00 ea.
  • 5x15         $24.00 ea.
  • 10x10       $25.00 ea.
  • 5x30         $37.00 ea.

  Postcard sets 4.25x5.5 

  • set of 2    $2.50
  • set of 4    $5.00
  • set of 8    $8.00
Framing and other sizes and products are available contact us for costum sizes, note cards, stationary or anything else you would like my photography on.


Here is a sampling of my photography on Artfire I have more  images on my website album.



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