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Taking in the Pink Craze? Sea Glass Designs Deliver!

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Taking in the Pink Craze? Sea Glass Designs Deliver!

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to pull out all the “pink stops!”   From a girlfriend’s trip to see “Barbie” to participating in several wonderful “Play for Pink” breast cancer fundraisers – I’ve nearly exhausted my pink wardrobe!   When I look out at my garden, I am overwhelmed with the sheer beauty of fuchsia pink gladiolas.   So, as I began to prepare for the upcoming Cape Ann Artisans summer mini-tour, I decided to take a pink inventory.

It starts with all my Cape Ann Artisan materials.   Way ahead of the pink craze (in fact, by 40 years), we have branded our tour in pink.   So, if you forget everything else on August 12th pick up a pink brochure and follow the pink flags!

But right here in my sea glass world I took a deep dive into my sea glass jewelry collection and found some wonderful surprises.   For starters, I have a barrette that combines pink sea pottery with a pink striped piece of sea glass – a truly unique find and combination!

 

Using lavender sea glass, one of my newest designs includes many tones that border on pink.   This newest lariat and matching earrings are called “spinning tops” – using bottlenecks and deep pink pearls.

See the gallery of pink and lavender combinations to find your favorite way to celebrate this year’s Pink Frenzy!

The Woven Wonders collection features an exquisite curved, very deep lavender piece of sea glass that is hanging off a multi-colored metal choker. I also found a classic beauty – a necklace that layers a pink patterned piece of pottery on top of a lavender-pinkish piece of sea glass making a statement.  Please stop in to enjoy the full collection this weekend!

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My Interview with MSONEWSports by Rick Moore

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Rick Moore is a pro!  A beloved, retired Math teacher, Rick has found another calling, interviewing athletes and artists (among others) for his amazing internet radio venture.  Go Rick!  Here’s my recent interview with him.  I am humbled by his generous spirit.

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Reflections on an endless summer. Wearable Art “To Go!”

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img_0641This summer I poured a lot of energy into helping a fellow artist who works in visual arts. The experience really made me think about what it means to be an artist and what a luxury it is to be able to express oneself in various media – painting, music, writing, and in my case, sea glass! I haven’t veered terribly far from my original hope for my work.  When I started 15+ years ago, I wanted to focus on wearable art in the form of hair accessories, then jewelry.  I had always hoped to be the “go to” person for beautiful hair pieces.  Most of the other work and the styles evolved from my original idea – to create a puzzle from the bits and pieces of pottery and sea glass I had collected.   For mimg_0162e, the full gratification comes when I find the right home for one of my pieces.  I don’t want my work in the studio for too long.  I want to share it and celebrate it with my friends and clients who appreciate its unique, indigenous quality.  This inspires me to create more and go in new directions.

Additionally, this year is very special as it’s the 10th anniversary of a group that I helped create here on Cape Ann,wearableartsalonposter16 the seARTS Wearable Art group.  This group of fellow artists and friends have allowed me to build something very special – a unique brand here on the north shore and Cape Ann in particular.   Our 2016 event is a Salon – From Understated to Outrageous, the many Expressions of Wearable Art.  The anchor of the event is a keynote panel that includes world renowned artists alongside curators from the MFA and PEM.  How cool is that?  It means a lot to me to bring this group together– whether for our past holiday shows, our amazing runway series “Celebrate Wearable Art!” or just over coffee in my studio.  We help and inspire each other and at the same time, bring exceptional people together to immerse themselves in this unique genre of art and build a following for hand-made, one-of-a-kind wearable works.    So please come and visit on the Cape Ann Artisans Tour October 8 & 9th and I hope you find a piece of my collection that can become one of yours!

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Pin D’Pendancy could change your wardrobe forever! Try it!

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Whether you are pindependent or not, I recommend that you give it a try.  A statement piece can summarize and top off an interesting look, draw attention and create conversation.  You might even get away with replicating your favorite garments, but just changing these highly creative accessories.   Pins a/k/a brooches have long held their place in history, most recently, Madeleine Albright explained that she used pins to express her moods and opinions as a diplomat.   I started wear pins many years ago because my mother was an early pin fan and collector.  It was also among her favorite gifts.  She in fact, made a fabulous recommendation to me that benefits all my customers – to secure your favorite pins with the rubber earring back just in case they unlatch – so you don’t lose them.  A brilliant tip.

I began to create brooches 14 years ago just after I began designing in sea glass.  Upon first glance, they look just like barrettes and this is by design.   My first customers who cherished their sea glass barrettes asked if I would create something for their friends who did not have long hair.   Today, I create a wide variety of brooches – some can be worn on jackets and heavy sweaters.  Others on hats.  Some are meant to be convertible to pendants.  Ah, that’s the other part of this discussion d’Pendancy!  Most of my “pendants” are meant to go on whatever favorite neck-wire you already own.  Some hang from scarves.   Whatever your choice, I highly recommend Pin and Pendant therapy and becoming fully Pin d’Pendant this Fall and Winter when we need to cover up with our favorite layered looks and a complementary brooch will enhance your look and spark a great conversation!

Interested in seeing my pins?   You can view them here on my website, stop at the studio by appointment, visit local shops (particularly at the Designers, 106 Charles Street in Boston and London Ventures in Rockport) and at any of these upcoming shows!   On the left, a new piece called:  Rhapsody in Sea Glass

November 14-15:  North Shore Art Association Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts 10-4PM

December 3: Marblehead Art Association: Seaside Artisan Fairhttp://www.marbleheadarts.org  4-8PM

December 4 & 5th:   Cape Ann Artisans Holiday Show at Rockport Art Association (Dec 4 – 4-9PM) and (Dec 5th 10-5PM)

December 10th:  New England BioLabs 4-6:60 (Private Show for Employees)
 

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It’s back – the Wearable Art Runway Show – September 29th, 2013

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This event is not to be missed!   Back from overwhelming creativity and success in 2011, seARTS is once again joining the Boston Fashion Trail with its own version of a Wearable Art Runway Show!   Find out more here about the 2011 show and book your 2013  tickets or a table now!  This is an event that everyone will enjoy and is seARTS 2013 Fall benefit as well!  Your contribution is to a non-profit and can be deducted.

 

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