My love of the ocean often finds its way into the pieces I create, whether it is my jewelry or my paintings.

Being an avid scuba diver and beach bum I find myself using colors inspired by the sea, sand and rich greens of the rain forest. Each of my paintings are as individual in their content as the medium I use to create them...oil, watercolor or pastel.

Precious Metal Clay, sea glass, semi precious stones, found objects, gold filled and silver wire are used in combination to form one of a kind art jewelry.

I make my art pieces as if they were for me. I hope when someone else looks at my work, they find something which is special to them.

As with any of my artistic endeavors, I find it important to have fun with what I am doing and not take myself too seriously.

Enjoy!


Thursday, April 1, 2010

My husband and I have just returned from a successful and restful trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.  Lots of whales, sun, sand, music, and friends of course to enjoy it with.

My work is currently on display at the Kona Coast Fine Art Gallery, in the King Shops at Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Owners Jerry and Lori Gordon have recently opened a beautiful gallery with a group of very talented artists from both the Big Island and the Mainland.

Most of the pieces which I am adding to this site will be available through the Gallery and you can reach them via their facebook page (Kohala Coast Fine Art) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waikoloa-HI/Kohala-Coast-Fine-Art/210765780638?v=photos&sb=8#!/pages/Waikoloa-HI/Kohala-Coast-Fine-Art/210765780638?v=wall or through the following email address:

lori@kohalacoastfineart.com





Sea Fantasy
                                        
99.9% pure silver broach, sky blue topaz set in sterling silver, neckpiece of apatite, blue topaz, aquamarine and iolite, sterling silver clasp  -  sold



Coral Sea

99.9% pure silver brooch, color enhanced coral, Sterling silver findings, shells and clasp  - Sold
                                                                                                                                                                                                        


Jellyfish  - 99.9% pure silver jelly fish, assorted gems (apatite, amethyst, aquamarine, peridot, quartz, citrine, labradorite, garnet) swarovsky crystals, freshwater pearl, sterling silver chain, wire and clasp - Sold





Brittle Star - 99.9% silver "brittle star" on green paua shell pendant, with freshwater pearls, on neckpiece of green paua shell and faceted peridot, sterling silver clasp - sold







Coral Treasure - 99.9% pure silver pendant, peach aventurine (beads and bricks) pink coral, pink moonstone, freshwater pearls, sterling silver findings and wire clasp
These are just a few of the pieces currently on display at Kohala Coast Fine Art

Sold

 

Maori Fish hook bracelet - 99.9% pure silver cuff bracelet, blue/purple/green (color change) druzy quartz, sheet abalone inlay  - Sold


 


Pineapple Lei - 99.9% pure silver pineapple holding 24+ carat citrine, citrine chips, faceted rough cut citrine, citrine roundels, faceted peridot, gold filled beads, sterling silver wire clasp - Sold







Red Dragon - 99.9% pure silver dragon and dragon claws (holding 7mm round red garnet set in sterling silver, faceted red(dyed) coral, red velvet crystal beads (similar to Swarovski crystals) sterling silver beads and wire clasp - Sold







The above items may be purchased by contacting the Kohala Coast Fine Art Gallery on the Big Island of Hawaii


Also... big news for any of you out there interested in taking a precious metal clay workshop on the Big Island of Hawaii.  I will be giving a one day workshop at the Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa, September 19, 2010.

You can contact me for pricing on the following pieces.



Moutarde Royale - 99.9% pure silver leaves, 24+carat citrine set in fine silver, irregular faceted citrine neckpiece, 2pt. yellow diamond, sterling silver wire and clasp sold








Oak Leaves - 99.9% pure silver leaves and branch, faceted and rough cut garnet, faceted citrine, sterling silver chain, wire and clasp - Sold







I will be teaching an introduction to precious metal clay workshop at the Calistoga Art Center on October 17, 2010.  Please contact the Calistoga Art Center for more information on pricing and class times.
Calistogaartcenter.org