The Work

So long story not so long no more progress on my studio space but hopefully I will have something up sooner rather than later. But here's a small life studio update for those who followed for neat handmade stuff. So currently working on making a place for me to work and make here in northern California. I have a bench but it's not quite ready. Career wise I'm still looking and applying to jobs and residencies. Definitely planning on keeping on making just a little busy lately getting ready to go back to school and setting up the studio. The picture is of the new addition to my family and studio goes by the name of Maggie. #pets #jewelerspets #life #studio #update #keeponkeepingon #sfacc #cats #kitten https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOc2JPlzX_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l93hsqmlyh3z

My bench and work space slowly progressing and coming together. Made a recess for my bench mate so it sits flush with the bench top, then filled in the gap with some black silicone so I can prevent metal dust from accumulating. Then I'll be honest I hate flex shaft stands so trying out this monitor stand as a alternative. Almost done, next find time to start making again. #jewelry #jewelryartist #handmade #diy #metalsmithing #metalsmith #jewelersbench #wip #workspace https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfyCDpluqZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u6k4rnte9wj3

State flower: Tennessee Iris V2. So finished the flower right before I left TN & the A.C.C. and made the chain while I was waiting for things to settle out. Sterling silver flower and leaf with a Stainless steel handwoven chain. #jewelry #handmade #jewelryartist #jewelrymaking #iris #stateflower #metalsmithing #metalsmithingjewelry #art #artjewler https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2w_0Vl9Dx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5v2mick05ij

So haven't posted anything new for awhile for a few different reasons, but hopefully this small pile will start to change that. #jewelryartist #jewelrymaking #ottofrei #jewelersbench #durston #studio https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaHbEVgH2P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18s2rk5rl6vz9

No studio for awhile so I'm trying some gardening. Four new carnivorous plants doing pretty well so far. #planting #gardening #carnivorousplants https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmSfeGnfUT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=albv48ytdz5m

Now back home, after traveling along the Avenue of the Giants and HWY 101. #roadtrip #westcoast #avenueofthegiants #hwy101 #artistontheroad #moving #travel https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmo17ojnudS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cipiygfvscof

One more photo from Yellowstone, and officially back on the west coast and back in my home state. Short drive through the redwoods then home tomorrow. #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstone #moving #travel #roadtrip #westcoast #oregon #california #artistontheroad https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmm6W0vnxsl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bzttti3iyp1l

Started at the Grand Tetons then went into Yellowstone National Park #roadtrip #moving #artistontheroad #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstone #grandtetonnationalpark #nationalparks #travel #grandtetons https://www.instagram.com/p/BmhD8FMn3s4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f3wnlpg2h3m8

Little bit of a change of pace. I spent the last couple of weeks getting all packed up, and now I'm on my way back to California. So road trip pictures. Cutting north through Yellowstone then eventually over and back down. #chimmneyrock #roadtrip #artistontheroad #moving #whatsnext? https://www.instagram.com/p/BmcZu9EHeVl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6q3ec0lk1zb5

This week I unexpectedly stepped in to teach a ring workshop. Here are some pictures of the students work. #jewelry #jewelrymaking #metalsmithing #rings #ringmaking #classes #studentwork (at Appalachian Center for Craft)

So last week I was fortunate enough to get to take David Barnhill & Richard Furrer's mokume and pattern weld class. First time knife making, so not so bad. #metalsmithing #knife #knifemaking #mokumegane #patternweldedsteel #smithing #davidbarnhill #ricfurrer (at Appalachian Center for Craft)

Here are a couple of better shots at what I learned with Sarah Perkins this past week. #metalsmithing #art #enameledvessels #enamel #artobjects #learning

Was lucky enough to get to spend this week learning about getting enamel on vessels with Sarah Perkins. I also got to hear Beth Cavener talk about her work and process. #metalsmithing #enamel #vessels #raising #sarahperkins #bethcavener #artist #workshops #enameledvessels (at Appalachian Center for Craft)

Little bit of a delayed update, but this little guy took third place in the most recent Halstead Design Challenge. Also he is now for a limited time up for sale online at "http://snagspace.org" "http://snagspace.org/2018-halstead-design-challenge" #metalsmithingjewelry #metalsmithing #jewelry #art #artshow #pendant #brooch #halsteaddesignchallenge #snagmember #snagspace #forsale

All the parts ready to start being assembled. Next a little bit of solder then a bit of polish. #jewelry #metalsmithing #flowers #sterlingsilver #handmade #wip #pendant

Today's cup progress. Think I have all the parts for the handle made and roughed out. Next up fine tuning and deciding on how to attach it. #metalsmithing #raising #handmade #cup #handle #art #artist #copper #smithing

Finally getting back to my own bench. These are just two of the many projects I'm working on again. Hand raised copper cup and another iris. Also we are having some really great people out here teaching workshops so give the Appalachian Center for Craft a look. #jewelry #metalsmithing #chasing #cup #drinkingvessel #art #artist #wip #handmade