Monthly Archives: April 2011

Leaf Necklace by Jan Spencley

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Jan Spencley is a seriously talented San Diego-based metalsmith, artist and designer.  What’s more, she’s a generous and caring friend.   This silver Leaf Necklace is just one of the beautiful pieces she’s made.  Some of the leaf components for the piece began … Continue reading →

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The Beatles, 1965 (by Robert Whitaker)

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

All this talk about the Royals got me thinking about real British royalty. A few years ago, Morrison Hotel (a gallery specializing in photos of and by musicians) held an opening night party for a show by Robert Whitaker, one of … Continue reading →

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Tidepool Bowls by Vanessa Raffi Backer

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Vanessa Raffi Backer is a wonderful friend and artist.  She is one of the people who brought Jonna to jewelry design.  Vanessa was a ceramic artist in college (and probably before), who became a truly talented jewelry designer.  While she … Continue reading →

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Sophie at her 90th. Shop forewoman Dorie. John in hammock.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I love photographing people.  Over the years I’ve taken a number of shots that felt a lot like the subjects themselves, precisely in the moment.  Great aunt Sophie Bobb dancing at her 90th birthday Shop forewoman extraordinaire, Dorie Evans    … Continue reading →

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New “Friends, Resources & Links” page

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I’ve added a new “Friends, Resources & Links” page to the website.  The list includes jewelry artists, photographers, writers, painters, museums, magazines and more.  Some link to old friends, some to artists and organizations whose work I respect. Click on … Continue reading →

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The ARTWEAR Show!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Tomorrow’s a big day for Jonna…she’s exhibiting at the ARTWEAR show in Carlsbad.  She’s bringing new work, including pieces like the earrings below. Good friends like Vanessa Backer, Ruth Barnett, and Natalie Reed, among many others, will be showing  as well.   If … Continue reading →

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Butterflies!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Every year, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (I’ll probably never be able to stop calling it the “Wild Animal Park”) offers an amazing temporary butterfly exhibit.  It opened this past weekend and continues until May 8.   I went this … Continue reading →

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SD Continuing Ed – Two Classes on Photographing Jewelry

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

    I have exciting news!  I’ve been asked by San Diego Continuing Education to teach two classes on Photographing Jewelry this spring and summer.  The first is a series of three sessions from 9 am - 12 noon on successive Saturdays, May 14th, 21st, and 28th.  … Continue reading →

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Silver and Copper Sample by Fred Zweig

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

In my humble opinion, Fred Zweig is one of the most talented metalsmiths on the planet.  And he’s just an amazing teacher.  You’ve heard of an ”actor’s actor”?  Well, Fred is a “metalsmith’s metalsmith.”  When he comes to San Diego to … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

Change of pace.  When my biz partner and I were getting our exhibit company started in the mid-80′s, we regularly worked over 100 hours a week.  At the time, I was a devoted darkroom photographer.  However, having spent so many … Continue reading →

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