Monthly Archives: March 2011

Jonna Faulkner is Featured Artist in Metal Clay Today

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

I’ve just returned from my second trip to Las Vegas in less than a week, again to do trade show photography (more on this in a later post) and see many, many old friends. Here’s the exciting news: Jonna is the Featured Artist in … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry | 8 Comments

Deb Jemmott’s ‘Serenity’

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Deb Jemmott runs the metals program at the prestigious Idyllwild Summer Arts Program.  (www.idyllwildarts.org/summer.aspx)  And she’s been teaching in San Diego for many years. (www.sdce.edu)   As such, she’s been Jonna’s metalsmithing and fabrication teacher and mentor since they both were tots.  Deb … Continue reading →

Posted in Art objects, Sculpture | 2 Comments

Trade Show Photography – CAT at ConExpo

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Okay.  Here’s a definite change of pace.  For over 30 years, my “day job” has been with a company that designs and builds exhibits for trade shows.  When I tell most people this, their eyes glaze over and they just nod … Continue reading →

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Flume Gorge Rapids, Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

 A few years ago, Jonna took a workshop from Celie Fago, an inspirational metal clay artist who teaches from her studio in Vermont (www.celiefago.com).  This workshop gave her an early look at bronze clay, a material she loves.  While we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Images, Travel Photography, Waterscapes | 1 Comment

Romantic Filigree necklace and earrings set by Linda Grisham Jean

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Linda Grisham Jean is an immensely talented artist living along the central California coast.  She designs and builds both jewelry and amazing sculptural works in paper. (There will be more on her sculpture work in a another post). We think this Romantic Filigree … Continue reading →

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Three Rings by Connie Fox

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

We are blessed, in San Diego, to have a community of extraordinary metalsmith artists and teachers.  Connie Fox is that rarest of combinations, an amazing talent who can explain and de-mystify her art. Her classes are always full, and for good … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, nature makes its own jewelry

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

A few years ago, Jonna and Marcie Stone taught a workshop with Gwen Gibson at Gwen’s gorgeous home/studio in Dufort in the south of France, between Toulouse and Carcassonne.  While the women were teaching, I had the freedom to roam … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Images, Floral, Travel Photography | 4 Comments

Adams Yosemite Workshop, 1979

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

I told a story recently on Facebook about having participated in a week-long Ansel Adams Yosemite Workshop in 1979. In the FB post, I mentioned that I still had a memorable photo from an afternoon field trip with Adams, his … Continue reading →

Posted in Portraits, Travel Photography | 4 Comments

Marcie Stone’s Embellished Pine Needle Basket

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Marcie Stone is an artist of immense talent.  She uses sculptural beadwork to create wearable art and stand-alone objects, including wonderful pieces like this embellished pine needle basket.  She collaborates, too, with her equally-gifted husband, glass artist Gregory Hanson. Marcie was, for … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Japan

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

The news out of Japan was horrific yesterday and threatens to be even more frightening today.  Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. Years ago, I made a very short business trip to Tokyo.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Images, Travel Photography | 1 Comment