Monthly Archives: July 2011

‘Anam Cara’ Display Cabinet and Pendant/Necklace by Wanaree Tanner

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Here’s a magnificent piece by Wanaree Tanner, who won the Presidential Grand Prize in the 2011 North American Design Competition at the Metal Clay World Conference.  As you watch the animation unfold, you’ll see how the art progressively reveals itself.  It is … Continue reading →

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Maggie Taylor- Almost Alice in Carlsbad, CA Gallery

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Maggie Taylor is an extraordinary photographer/photo illustrator.   Just defining exactly what it is that she does is challenging.  Best to call her an artist of great skill and talent, and leave it at that.  A few years back, I took … Continue reading →

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Three rings by Katie Baum

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

I’m recently back from the Metal Clay World Conference in Chicago. As photographer for the conference, I had the pleasure of seeing and shooting an enormous amount of amazing work. And as I chatted with participants, the conference itself got … Continue reading →

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‘Jewelry Photography’ Class at SD Continuing Ed starts this Saturday, July 23!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

    My second series of classes on Jewelry Photography starts this Saturday at the West Point Loma campus of San Diego Continuing Education.  Classes run from 10 am to 1 pm on three consecutive Saturdays  –  July  23rd, July 30 & August … Continue reading →

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Zebras in the dust

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

During one of our many visits to the zoo, the zebras put on quite a show. They rough-housed for more than half an hour, kicking up plenty of dust in the process, which made the images even more dramatic. Though at … Continue reading →

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Metal Clay World Conference

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

It always helps when you know where you’re going!!! It’s the Metal Clay World Conference July 14-16 in Bloomingdale IL, at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort.  The conference is open to all metal clay enthusiasts and artists.  Speakers and attendees will … Continue reading →

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Luis Alberto Urrea

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Luis Alberto Urrea is a brilliant writer, poet and teacher who was  raised on both sides of the border between San Diego and Tijuana. He’s written way too many books to count (but including Across the Wire, Nobody’s Son,  The Hummingbird’s Daughter, The Devil’s … Continue reading →

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Veiled Vestal by Raffaelle Monti

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

Chatsworth is a “stately manor” in Derbyshire, in the Midlands of England.  The term does the place absolutely no justice.  It’s breathtaking.  During our visit, we came upon a bust created by Italian sculptor Raffaelle Monti in 1849. You know the phrase “doing a … Continue reading →

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Metal Clay World Conference, July 14 – 16 in Chicago

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been asked to be the photographer for the Metal Clay World Conference July 14-16 in Bloomingdale IL  (close by to Chicago O’Hare Airport) at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort.  The conference should be terrific, and I’ll have a … Continue reading →

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