Someone with a bunch of letters behind their name could tell you how the artistic process works. But I prefer to let it take me where it wants and leave all the mumbo jumbo scientific stuff to others. I examined the inventory and noticed I only had a few long necklaces.  That's how the whole thing got started. This one ended up being 48" long.

For me it's about the textures and the colors. With this necklace and bracelet, I began pulling focals (large interesting shapes) within the same family of colors as well as some "pops of color". I had copper chain I wanted to somehow incorporate. I knew I wanted it to be made completely of semi-precious materials. I also knew I needed something to pull it all together besides the chain.

The 'something to pull it all together' are the beautiful fresh water pearls which flank each section. They're a nice off white which brightens it up. For versatility, I put a clasp on it so it can be wrapped several times to make a multi-strand necklace.

Knowing that I have some clients who prefer sets, I decided to create a bracelet (photo below) with the same components. Sometimes the creations in my brain turn out much prettier than what I imagined. This is one of them. 

Wanna see it in person?  Appointments are welcomed (918-850-3736) or see it at my next show which will be on June 8th, 10-6 at The Martketplace located at 106 S. 273rd E. Ave., Catoosa, OK.

Have you ever worked yourself into exhaustion to complete a project? Were you happy with your hard work?

I have and I am. After several months of blood (thankfully only a little - if you know me and my propensity for accidents, you should be impressed), sweat and tears (only happy ones), I am proud to announce that tomorrow is the Grand Opening of "The Martketplace". After over a year of holding trunk shows anywhere I could find (offices, homes, retail stores), I decided it didn't make a lot of sense to do that when Mr. Wonderful and I have an empty building. The building was in bad need of some TLC. Not only will I be showing my jewelry, but I've invited 6 other artisans to have booths. 

The Martketplace is an eclectic place to relax and discover functional art, friends and fun. Everything is an originally designed item. We are open every second Saturday (May 11th, June 8th etc etc). We're located at 106 S. 273rd E. Ave, just east of Catoosa.  We're near the intersection of Admiral and 273rd. 

I hope you can make it out.  We'd love to show you around our new wonderful spaces.