Sarah Mari Shikama
And while I am at it, check out Sarah’s awesome new jewelry line.
Perfectly timed inspiriation
All I want to do is take a well deserved nap, but then my dear friend Sarah Mari Shikama posted a link to Anastashia Radevich.
Had to share, just too damn good.
Bronze it!
Another project of mine accomplished at my Metal Foundry day job. Melted pillar candles that I cast in bronze. I put succulents in one and a little candle in the other. I plan to do a ton of these!
Ode to a Catalyst
Over the past few months I have been learning how to make bronze cast furniture. It has been a pretty challenging experience but I am so utterly thrilled with the possibilities. I have recently started learning about hot patina’s on bronze and here are a few of my experiments. I want to start playing with warmer colors next like eggplant and reds and oranges, maybe mix in some hand-dyed silk cord.
I am starting to think bigger so maybe some table top design or sculpture next?
Come visit Mary and I at Dose!
I am joining forces with the everlovely Mary Kukulinkski of Muse Vintage (formerly know as Chi-town vintage) and starting a collaborative; the body is our common ground. It is called Mannequin. We will have both our own creations and a few collaborative pieces so come check it! This sunday at Dose Market. There is going to be Doughnut Vault donuts in the house and a plethora of other fine eats, libations, fashion, furniture and etc. It really is one of the more well done markets I have seen. Don’t miss out!
The remains of a days work
I have recently been collecting what beautiful and gnarly artifacts remain behind once bronze high end furniture is cast. I then edit through the pile squinting my eyes for new and imaginative compositions I can create in jewelry with these pieces. Here are a few of my designs. I am so excited about this collaboration with Angie West, owner of West Supply foundry and look forward to keeping you all posted on what beautiful pieces we create. For a look at the pieces in person, head over to Pavilion.
Birthday Party
It’s my birthday and I can cry if I want to.
