Creative Manifesto (2021 Version)
I was inspired to write a goals list, but decided a manifesto would be more appropriate. Here are the 10 rules I want to live by this year.
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- Mar 13, 2021
Up Next: Personalized Pendants with a Painted Initial
The newest collection, The Illuminated Letter Pendants, will become available this Thursday, March 18. This is a quick intro to the latest.
- Mar 6, 2021
Why I Love History
History and travel have always been closely intertwined throughout my lifetime. They are the backbone for inspiration for all AyC jewelry.
- Feb 27, 2021
Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
Words not only carry powerful meanings, but centuries of history, and the words written early in human history, were also tied to art.
- Feb 13, 2021
Personal Journey with the Illuminated Letter Series
The Illuminated Letter Series is an exercise that is pushing me outside of my boundaries in craftsmanship, but also on a personal level.
- Jan 14, 2021
Turning to O'Keeffe During a Pandemic
For over the past year, I've become increasingly interested in Georgia O'Keeffe. If you are not familiar with her artwork, she was a...
- Jan 9, 2021
Ideas and Thoughts for 2021
Sharing thoughts on both what happened last year, and how I see the year shaping up in 2021.
- Jan 4, 2021
Book Review: Peacock and Vine
From an artist's perspective, this was a very good read. A dive into the lives of William Morris and Mariano Fortuny.
- Nov 2, 2020
Enamel and Process, No. 3
I thought it would be a good idea to start right from the beginning. With this post, I'm hoping to show you the steps that it takes to...
- Oct 30, 2020
Enamel and Process, No. 2
In this post, I'm exploring how to layer enamel with gold foil. I wanted to see if layering enamels would affect the brilliance of the gold.
- Oct 25, 2020
Enamel and Process, No. 1
I thought that sharing my process on the blog would be a nice way of giving you the complete story behind each piece. Here's the first post!
- Oct 6, 2020
Engaging with Creativity and Getting to Know Yourself
Creativity, and making it a practice in your daily routine, is one of the greater joys in life. Here are some thoughts on my practice.
- Oct 6, 2020
Exploring the Creation of one of the Earliest Designs
After experimenting with beadwork and metalwork, I was looking for new inspiration and I found Ancient History.
- Sep 21, 2020
The Inspiration Behind the Protective Eye Amulets
Here is a very brief history on the protective eye amulet, along with some insights on my inspiration behind this collection.
- Sep 15, 2020
Self-Expression through Jewelry
Last week, I looked over some of my old earring designs and decided to give a few pieces a makeover. I've been craving color these days!
- Aug 20, 2020
Tufa Casting
This is a quick video I put together for my Instagram page. I'm talking about a technique called tufa casting and how it's used in my work.
- Aug 17, 2020
Oh Muse
Between living abroad, reading Classical literature, and turning ideas to metal, translation can bring to life new meanings and thoughts.
- Aug 3, 2020
How Working with Textiles Helped to Design for Metal
Design and research are at the core of what I make. This time I took a different approach to my design process.
- Jul 20, 2020
Being Reintroduced to Vitruvius
When I was in college, I studied architecture, and even though I don't practice architecture today, it's a field that greatly influences...
- Jul 6, 2020
The Story Behind the Apricots
The apricots in my recent photos have a story of their own to tell.
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