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I'm doing the 100 Day Project again this year! I had a great time last year doing #100daysofengraving and I really learned a lot from putting even five minutes a day into my practice. This year, I'm going to be exploring different ways of making texture of metal (think hammering, filing, engraving, etc.) and I'll be making finished pieces of jewelry with my texture explorations.  I sketched out some rough ideas for this collection using armadillo armor as my main inspiration. My first finished piece is a simple pair of stud earrings, and I think I'm going to make a...

Leandra asked me to create a custom rainbow bridge ring to remember her pup, Luci. I traced a photograph of Luci's paw to get a personalized print and tucked some of her ashes behind the bezel-set brilliant diamond in this memorial ring. What could be a more special way to pay homage to their relationship, and to keep her dog Luci close to her?

Organic. Asymmetrical. One-of-a-kind. These are some of the words Sara asked me to consider while designing a unique engagement ring and wedding ring set for her. We worked together to create a sleek, fluid design that showcased her multi-color sapphire, while still including intricate details such as tiny leaves scattered throughout. Vines wrap up and around each ring, giving a nod to the location of her tropical elopement. I love creating nature-inspired engagement rings!  

I've been exploring a number of creative outlets outside of jewelry this year, including garment sewing, quilting, and painting. The Artist's Way recommends weekly "artist dates" to get in touch with your inner creative in a consistent yet low-key manner. For me, watercolor classes have been perfect for that! Here's a peek at a few things I've been working on this fall. plein air watercolor painting leaves and underbrush, done for my weekly watercolor class a tool roll I sewed for my watercolor brushes and drawing tools