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Handmade in Britain: Rosemary Lucas

artigianati — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:10:39 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

Jewellery designer-maker Rosemary Lucas will be showing again in October at the fabulous Chelsea Old Town Hall at Handmade in Britain and launching her 2010 winter collection. Look out for new twists on her stunning range of elegant, long frosty-silver necklaces and earrings.

Opening on Wednesday evening 27th, the show runs to Saturday 30th October.

Rosemary’s signature necklaces often begin with the gemstones. “I’m like a magpie” she confesses, “I am fatally attracted to strings of gemstone beads!”

She finds herself particularly drawn to the forms of teardrops and the boat-like shape known by jewellers as a marquise. She creates each new piece with handmade silver elements, working to capture the spirit of the stones’ form or texture in the gentle, asymmetric rhythms of the stringing. No two pieces are ever the same.

Rosemary will also be launching new variations on her very popular River Cuffs, a series of gorgeous bangles inspired by maps of the Thames. Catch her at Handmade in Britain or contact her through her website rosemarylucas.com. She is always delighted to discuss commissions so customers can have their very own piece of her style specially made for them.

For more information, visit: rosemarylucas.com / handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Miniature food by French artist Stephanie Kilgast

artigianati — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:05:57 +0000

French artist Stephanie Kilgast, 24, creates miniature food models that are 1:12th of their original scale.

Using scalpels, blades, art knives and toothpicks to mould her polymer clay creations, each one takes Stephanie up to three hours to create. Detailing the artwork using simple acrylic paints, Stephanie uses a magnifying glass to help her with the intricate design. Beginning her miniature food artwork in 2007, Stephanie estimates that she has produced up to 600 examples of cakes, pastries, meats and meals. Selling them online for up to £50, Stephanie sells her artwork to doll's house enthusiasts.
"I didn't begin this art with any specific aim," said Stephanie who lives in Senlis, In France, "I just wanted to explore the world of miniature art and it became food.

Ronni Simon Offers Creative Knitting

artigianati — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:31:04 +0000

CHUTES & LADDERS

There has been some rearranging at the Simon Gallery in Vineyard Haven, and in addition to Peter Simon's photographs, the result is more room for the dramatic display of Ronni Simon's metallic wire and beaded wall sculptures, her wearable art jewelry, and a new section for her longtime passion, yarns for knitting.

"The reason I did this is because I want to get Islanders to express their creativity with yarn," she says. "Using incredible yarn with the simplest stitch results in something beautiful."

Ms. Simon explains she first started creating knitted and crocheted pieces, and then evolved to using crocheted metallic wire to make her embellished jewelry and most recently her wall sculptures that integrate crocheting and various beads and ornamentation.

Artgianati’s gallery:Jewelry artist Kristina Vasarri Adams

artigianati — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:05:09 +0000

Spiral Ring Moon - Bicolor - Pink gold and silver with CZ

1. What do you (or your company) specialize in?
I specialize in manufacturing 925 silver and bronze jewelry.

2. What inspires you as an artist?
My creations are the results of whatever comes to my mind, even if I try to follow some of the most successful tendencies. I just hope you like them.

3. What impact do you believe your art can have on our culture?
The first collection was created in 1970 by my father but never marketed as being too advanced for the period. I relaunched the collection in 1998. The jewelry photo with the cross is part of that collection. Jewelry has become a family tradition.

Based on that first collection I create a new one everyday. Some are more sober and some are flanked by semi-precious stones.
Finally in 2009 came the Celebrity Collection totally inspired by the jewelry trade and by the taste of the rising stars of the moment.

4. What different materials do you use?
I use mainly silver and bronze material as my first artistic choices.

5. Where are you located?
My lab is located in Milan, Italy.

6. What made you want to start doing this?
I started this job in 1994 following the footsteps of my father which has done it for 50 years. After attending fashion school my father taught me how to use the files and how to solder the pieces to get a great finished result and I have created several lines since then.

7. How does the response you get from a consumer affect the way you work?
I want my jewelry line to be known and appreciated. The type of response I get can influence new creations that I’ll eventually sell, but I can always modify a request according to my own taste.

8. What is the most enjoyable part about your work?
My work is a lot of fun because I bring to life a jewelry template that was just a drawing on a paper a few moments ago. It’s wonderful!

9. How many people do you work with?
I work with my father who has a lot of experience and shares it with me. He is my teacher.

10. What message are you trying to reach with your work?
No message whatsoever, I just love what I do!

See more of her work at - K.A. Fashion - Milano www.givasweb.com

Artist Profile: Elisabeth Brustein works in polimer clay

artigianati — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:12:12 +0000

'I've worked with polymer clay for about 16 years,' says Elisabeth Brustein, 'but it continues to fascinate and amaze me with its versatility.' Photo by KYE R. LEE

by RITA COOK

Elisabeth Brustein's journey into the world of art began at the age of 8 when she painted her first oil painting. She took a break until 1994 when, she says, "I woke up one day and found that I could draw. Shortly after that, I discovered I could paint. I know it sounds strange, but it's the truth."

Since January of last year, the Plano artist has been working toward being a full-time artist.

"My goal is to build a following so that eventually I will be able to play with clay all day," she says. The clay she uses is polymer clay, which she molds and shapes into a variety of objects, including her most popular items, large plates and rain sticks......

ArtWalk (Canada) – needs artists and artisans

artigianati — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:34:06 +0000

CANADA - The Whistler Arts Council (WAC)’s seventh annual ArtWalk event has a call out for local artists and artisans.

The event features artists’ work highlighted in unconventional “galleries” throughout the Village, including cafés, retail stores, hotels and restaurants from June 15 to Aug. 31.

Artists who want their work displayed must live between Lions Bay and Lillooet, and work in visual art, photography, fibre arts, pottery, multi-media, jewellery, leather or sculpture.

When applying, artists must provide three to six images of their work, and all images should be of work the artist intends to display at ArtWalk. Artists must also include a photo of one new piece of artwork not previously displayed.

But you’d better hurry. The deadline for application is April 19.

Applications and complete guidelines can be found at whistlerartscouncil.com.

ArtWalk features two opening receptions, with the first on June 25 and the second on Aug. 6.

SOURCE _ http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100407/WHISTLER04/304079950/1014/WHISTLER04/artwalk-needs-artists-and-artisans

Crochet:Watch a textile artist work

artigianati — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:34:12 +0000

Bjarnadóttir creates a piece. HLYNUR HELGASON

by Linda Luise Brown

Internationally recognized Hildur Bjarnadóttir, one of Iceland's leading textile artists, is coming to Charlotte over the next few days. Her appearance is part of the Mint Museum's innovative Project Ten Ten Ten, a series of commissioned, site-specific artworks for the opening of the Mint Museum Uptown later this year.

Bjarnadóttir converts the traditionally feminine materials of hand-wrought crochet, knitting and weaving into works of art that diametrically oppose our expectations of what these crafts can be, going well beyond the memories of our grandmothers' tatting. With the tease of the high art woven into craft, this artist skillfully turns the feminine into the feminist.

Do-it-all artist: Bracelets, shoes, purses — in her own style

artigianati — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:30:17 +0000

by Ellen Sussman

“Second floor — ladies painted shoes, painted handbags, button bracelets, button watches, dresses made from tablecoths...”

Seeing artist Jane Kelly’s array of hand-embellished bracelets, shoes and purses is reminiscent of the mid-20th century elevator operators at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City, where items for each approaching level of the six-story department store were called out.

Kelly is an artist with her own whimsical style. Her home is a showroom for all she creates.

“I’m always doing something. My mother was an artist and painted. She taught me to sew and was a big influence in my life. I didn’t paint as a child, I sewed and embroidered.”

A professional singer, Kelly said it was while living in Santa Barbara, Calif., in the 1980s that she discovered how buttons could be arty.

“My mother had a button box and I started embellishing collars and sewing buttons to elastic to make bracelets. People started giving me buttons... I make watches and bracelets, even a cellphone bag to wear around my neck.”.....

Handmade miniatures:Life in the palm of Kathy’s hand

artigianati — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:38:42 +0000

by Martin Neville

PEOPLE often say it’s a small world. And for one Newport craftswoman, it really is.
From small but perfectly formed chairs and tables, to miniature hand-sewn dresses and tiny plates of food bristling with detail, Kathy Shepard’s work fits snugly in the palm of your hand.
In her world, attention to detail is everything and peering into Kathy’s dolls’ houses, one cannot help but be impressed by the time, effort and patience that goes into these miniature works of art.
Kathy’s work stems from a lifelong interest in all crafts and miniatures in particular.
She said: "I came from a very craft-orientated family, both my parents encouraged us to 'make and create’ with lots of glue, card and fabrics. My dad taught me to sew and for many years I made all my clothes."
As a child, Kathy had a passion for Plasticine and would spend hours producing multi-coloured meals for her dolls......

Travels inspire artist’s beadwork

artigianati — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:36:39 +0000

by BOB RENNEISEN

This beaded necklace is a work-in-progress by artist Liz Printz.

For artist Liz Printz of Lusby, beading has been a full-time vocation since 1993, but her interest in beading and beaded jewelry goes back to a much earlier time in her life.

"I've been beading since I was a little kid," she said with a smile.

The seventh in a family of eight children, Printz recalls helping her older siblings bead and embroider their jeans in the 1960s.

"My dad, in 1966, became the director of the Peace Corps in Morocco. My whole family moved to Rabat and there were just so many beautiful textiles and beads and great markets," she said......