Author: Kelly

Studio Vignette: Black Peony Tulips & My Grandmother’s Wedding Photo

Things I wish I could share with my grandmother: these black peony tulips (she would have adored them) the Advanced Style blog and books the creative work I’ve done since she’s been gone all the stories I never got to tell her a big hug She taught me to value art and the creative process,… Continue reading Studio Vignette: Black Peony Tulips & My Grandmother’s Wedding Photo

Pushing My Artistic Envelope: the Seattle Metals Guild Biennial Exhibition

Pushing My Artistic Envelope: the Seattle Metals Guild Biennial Exhibition One of my challenges as a working artist is finding the time to push my vision far beyond what I’ve been creating. It’s tough for everyone to fit everything into the work week, and it becomes even harder when I don’t know where the process… Continue reading Pushing My Artistic Envelope: the Seattle Metals Guild Biennial Exhibition

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Phalaenopsis Orchid + Laburnum Earrings: Studio Flowers & Jewelry Vignette

Phalaenopsis Orchid + Laburnum Earrings: Studio Flowers & Jewelry Vignette The last part of winter seems the hardest — I’m so ready for a bit of color and greenery in my day! All the more reason to arrange a bit of beauty in my studio. I brought a miniature Phalaenopsis orchid in a green pot… Continue reading Phalaenopsis Orchid + Laburnum Earrings: Studio Flowers & Jewelry Vignette

Studio Quote: There’s Only Freedom In Structure

“There’s only freedom in structure, my man. There’s no freedom in freedom.” — Branford Marsalis This quote in my studio from jazz musician Branford Marsalis is inspiring me to push my creative boundaries within the structure of the hardware and the ratios of ring sizes I use. As an artist who finds great freedom in… Continue reading Studio Quote: There’s Only Freedom In Structure