July Newsletter + A Tribute to Cousin Dave
We're in the thick of summer and here it's already July and I'm feeling kind of sad and sentimental. I'm moving in a direction with the...
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- May 11
Jewelry Loupe Project
I'm excited to announce that I’ve been selected to be a part of the Jewelry Loupe Project. This is jewelry business incubator program...
- May 4
The Aeneid Collection
A focus on miniature oil paintings. Studies of masterworks from all realms of the art world, across time and culture. Riffing off The...
- Apr 20
Why I Do This + Writing Prompt for Artists and Makers No. 9
A big part of why I do this is out of resistance, pushing back on how American society defines ‘work’ and ‘art’ and creating my own...
- Feb 28
March Newsletter
In February, I worked through a small number of designs and finally started painting. I’ve been struggling with this next collection big...
- Feb 6
We Almost Lost the Homeric Epics, but They Were Saved by the Trojan Horse
Throughout The Aeneid, there are references to the Homeric epics (The Iliad and The Odyssey) and it’s one thing that I really love about...
- Jan 30
The Fascinating Story Behind Homer
My jewelry is deeply inspired and rooted in history and it’s always been my goal to make history as easy and accessible as possible. I...
- Jan 10
The Random Facet in my Design Journey
There’s always a point in my research where I start to look to other sources that have nothing to do with my subject. It’s an interesting...
- Jan 9
How to Read The Classics: Advice From Someone Who Started From Zero
There’s a quote from one of my favorite lecturers, Dr. Elizabeth Vandiver, that I think perfectly sums up why I decided to read The...
- Jan 7
Artist Spotlight: Zoe of ZoeZoe Jewelry
I’m really excited to start this section on my blog where I talk about other makers, creatives and artists. I’ve been wanting to do...
- Dec 30, 2022
Inspiration (cont'd) for Aeneid Collection
I'm digging deeper into my research for the Aeneid Collection. The research right now is heading in three directions: + refreshing my...
- Nov 14, 2022
Memories of Spain
I follow this photographer on Instagram, Jamie Beck, and she recently came out with a book titled An American in Provence. Her writing is...
- May 8, 2022
What I Think Academia Gets Wrong About Art and Art Jewelry
I’ve been getting into reading artist blogs lately to get a sense of how others use their voice to express creativity. Many of the...
- May 1, 2022
Digital Decluttering and Reflecting on How to use the Internet Better
I love doing a spring cleaning around the house and in my closet, but for the past few years I’ve taken this concept to the digital realm...
- 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...
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