New Art on 1000 Markets

My 1000 Markets shop has been updated with collections, and several new items. Check out my new site and see all the cool items available.

Art Recharge

My attempt at painting

I enjoy the process of making art. I choose designing jewelry, because of my love of metal and creating abstract piece. I like to challenge myself by creating with unexpected materials, adding surprising details, and using color in unpredictable ways. Art is a wonderful way to express yourself.

Over the years I have tired several different art mediums such as drawing, painting, clay, textile art, and more. Learning new techniques to interpret on metal, and help me think differently about the work I create. Painting is a medium that I enjoy the process, but I find it challenging to get my ideas out of my head on the canvas. I have tried working with different painting mediums and still struggle with the process. I envy artist who have those skills, but I guess that’s what makes us all different. Even though I am not a good painter, I do it when I have a chance, the process helps me with my own work to think outside the box, discover new things about myself, and recharge my creative process.

When was the last time you stepped outside your medium comfort zone to discover new things about yourself and recharge your art?

Another attempt

Thursday's Thought's

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. by Calvin Coolidge

I wish you, your family and your friends a very Merry Christmas!

Working Chaos or Working Clean?

Our working environment is important to our creative process. I am one of those people who like’s to work in chaos. Not always a good thing for my family, but I find inspiration in all those crazy piles, I know where everything is, and it keeps my mind moving while trying to figure out that new idea. I have my walls covered with photos of a variety of art, it inspires me, and when I am stuck I can sit back scan the walls and sometime I get my best idea for the day. Now I know for some people my work area would drive them crazy, and a neat well organized space is what they need, but that’s what makes us all unique and art exciting. What kind of working space do you work in?

Craft Article

Just read a great article about crafts in the New York Times Business section.

Check it out
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/business/23craft.html?_r=1

First Treasury

Today I got into my first Etsy Treasury. Check it out http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=28297

Create your own collection

Do you like it when all your jewelry matches? If so, here are some styles that go together, kind of match, and can be put together as a collections.

The Metal Flowers collections

The Black Metal collection

Check out all the other styles in my Etsy shop and 1000 markets and see what kind of collection you can come up with.

Thursday's Thought's

Within everyday ordinary people, if you look closely, you find some extraordinary things.

by: Joseph Badaracco

What inspires you?

I love jewelry, I love making jewelry and my new passion is to create jewelry out of unusual things. I have found a new place to shop - the hardware store. Who knew of all the treasures that could be found. I spend hours just trying to figure out how to use building supplies to make beautiful wearable jewelry. Do you have an unusual place you like to shop that inspires your creativity?

A Journey

Everyday I discover something new on the internet. As I spend time marketing my shop of jewelry and accessories, I see many wonderful sites I believe should be shared with more people. So I decided to start this blog. As we go along I will share my adventures of running an online shop, my marketing efforts, and my daily struggles to figure it all out. Join me on this journey, throw in your two cents when you want, and maybe we will learn something together to enhance our lives.