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Elements of design

Elements of design

This pendant is an excellent example of how different elements of design—color, shape, texture, contrast, and movement—can be combined to create a unique and aesthetically pleasing composition. 

Elements of design

This pendant is an excellent example of how different elements of design—color, shape, texture, contrast, and movement—can be combined to create a unique and aesthetically pleasing composition. 

The Saguaro: A Sentinel of the Desert

The Saguaro: A Sentinel of the Desert

Handcrafted cactus brooch - a tribute to the Saguaro Cactus

The Saguaro: A Sentinel of the Desert

Handcrafted cactus brooch - a tribute to the Saguaro Cactus

Designs in a Lampwork Bead

Designs in a Lampwork Bead

So how do I craft these patterns on a lampworked bead?

Designs in a Lampwork Bead

So how do I craft these patterns on a lampworked bead?

The Desert Goddess

The Desert Goddess

Louise sat at her workbench, the warm desert wind drifting through the open studio window. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows, turning Pusch Ridge into waves of pink gold....

The Desert Goddess

Louise sat at her workbench, the warm desert wind drifting through the open studio window. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows, turning Pusch Ridge into waves of pink gold....

Remembering summers growing up

Remembering summers growing up

I loved summers growing up in upstate NY. Every June, as soon as school let out, my family packed up the car and made the long drive to Lake Placid,...

Remembering summers growing up

I loved summers growing up in upstate NY. Every June, as soon as school let out, my family packed up the car and made the long drive to Lake Placid,...

Southwestern Inspiration

Southwestern Inspiration

In a world filled with jewelry and art, how do you make your work stand out? The answer goes beyond the materials you choose—it lies in the story you tell...

Southwestern Inspiration

In a world filled with jewelry and art, how do you make your work stand out? The answer goes beyond the materials you choose—it lies in the story you tell...