Monthly Archives: October 2011

Copper Leaf and Vine Necklace by Jonna Faulkner on view at Artwear San Diego this Sunday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Here’s a new necklace by Jonna Faulkner.  The piece is constructed from copper leaves and pods, copper wire vines and pearls. It was photographed in my Escondido studio with a Nikon D300 camera and 60mm macro lens.  The necklace was lighted with … Continue reading →

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Munich Rooftops

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Here’s some PhotoShop fun,  This image was created as a Christmas card a few years ago. While on a business trip to Munich to help supervise the set-up of a trade show exhibit, I stayed  in an attic room at a … Continue reading →

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Eglise Ste-Eustache, Paris

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Here’s one of my favorite shots from a visit to Paris in 2004.  Okay…choosing a Parisian favorite is patently ridiculous.  But this one qualifies.  It was truly a happy coincidence of stained glass and afternoon sun. Église Saint-Eustache is a monster of … Continue reading →

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Piedras Blancas Elephant Seals

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Good friends have been visiting from Massachusetts for the last few days and are now heading up the central California coast to Cambria and San Simeon. Which got me thinking about a visit we paid to the area a few years … Continue reading →

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Seats open for Jewelry Photography class continuing this Saturday

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

ALERT: My Jewelry Photography class has openings for the next 3 weeks. The class is Saturday mornings from 9 to 12 and will be held at the West City Center Campus of SDCE, 3249 Fordham Street, San Diego, CA, 92110. … Continue reading →

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You’ve got to find what you love

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Steve Jobs died today. I am deeply saddened. The commencement speech given by Jobs at Stanford University in June of 2005 has been widely published, but I wanted to pass it along anyway.  It goes to the heart of who he was, and … Continue reading →

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Step by Step Wire Jewelry interview by Connie Fox

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Connie Fox is a truly extraordinary metalsmith, jewelry designer and teacher. Her work has been prominently featured in these pages. Below is one of my favorites, her Wide Bangle with Spinners. Connie teaches virtually every aspect of metalsmithing in her … Continue reading →

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Three clients featured in Holly Gage’s 2012 Calendar

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Now in its fifth year, Holly Gage’s  The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2012 is a phenomenon in the world of metal clay.  Over 300 images were submitted to compete in a juried selection process for 43 spots in the calendar.  It’s … Continue reading →

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