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Dawn Blair commented on marcus marguillier's photo
first experiments with enamel...
"I love this, Marcus. It is brilliant, like all of your other work. It is identifiable as having your hand."
Dawn Blair commented on Robert Thomas Mullen's photo
Deteriorating Maturation
"I love this. I relate to the whole statement.. I really appreciate your whole body of work, but wanted to comment on this. It just screams "abscessed tooth"... heehee"
Dawn Blair joined Brice Garrett's group
Plastic + Metal
Plastic + Metal will be highlighted on Crafthaus from March 13 - April 13. This online exhibition shows different perspectives on how Crafthaus members are applying plastic and metal to craft objects.Curated By: Brice Garrett See More
Dawn Blair commented on Randi Harper's event Master Class with Barbara Berk"I would love to be able to afford to attend this masterclass. Just the opportunity to meet Barbara Berk would be well worth traveling from Kansas for. I hope you will share about your experiences sometime after you return. Thank you for the invite.…"
Dawn Blair commented on Karen Goeller's photo
septarian amber necklace
"What an incredible piece. And by far the most beautiful Septarian I have ever seen."
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Kansas
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Public Library
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- computer work, professional cellist, jewelry designer, artist
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.dawnblairjewelry.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- I work with wire and gemstones, primarily. However, I like to experiment with many materials...glass, crystal, wood, shell, fibers, rubber, paper, or anything that strikes me.
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 12:03pm on January 23, 2011,
kate jones said… - Thanks. What an unexpected surprise to be featured here! Thanks for making contact.
- At 8:10am on January 18, 2011,
Patty Bilbro said… - THanks for the compliments!
- At 8:03am on January 16, 2011,
Patsy Croft said… Dawn,
Thank you! You show great detail in your work and carry your design throughout beautifully. This is a great place to get inspired.
Patsy Croft
- At 11:45am on January 6, 2011,
Lenore Lampi said… - Dawn, thank you for all your thoughtful comments....
- At 3:56pm on December 29, 2010,
Thea Clark said… - Welcome to crafthaus Dawn!
- At 11:06am on October 21, 2010,
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds said… - You're welcome. Keep at it and you'll do fine. Anytime you want to chat, feel free to shoot me an email, we can even set up a time to chat over the phone
- At 10:04am on October 21, 2010,
Christine Norton said… - Thank you for your kind words Dawn! I appreciate it!
- At 2:49pm on October 20, 2010,
Brigitte Martin said… - Hmm, art history and ceramics ? AWESOME !! Actually: ENVIABLE is more like it. Back when I was young (that was when the dinosaurs still roamed the earth), I wanted to study art history too...Oh well. It's still one of my favorite topics.
And did you know there is a ceramics group here on crafthaus you could join and possibly team up with ?
In and out of clay. If I were you, I would ask Margaret and Elizabeth if they could use another blogger/contributor and start commenting on their blogs. We do have a fair number of ceramicists on the site, but they seem to be hiding behind the jewelry people.
Lots to do here to make your mark. :-))
- At 2:27pm on October 20, 2010, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds said…
- I'm listening, what do you want to chat about???
- At 1:53pm on October 20, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- I absolutely hear what you are saying.
It is certainly true that a lot of people here have an academic background and work in different techniques than wire wrapping. It is also true that there are not only jewelry academics here. So my best suggestion would be for you to "forget the "differences" for a moment, like what it is you are doing and what techniques others are employing, and instead start thinking about what you may have IN COMMON. Crafthaus is a wide network and you will definitively find people here who are interested in topics you are interested in too.
So how about starting a discussion thread/blog about a topic you are knowledgeable about, such as gemstones, tools, and - yes - wire wrapping itself ? How about being proactive in your special field and shoot a little video about you in your studio, or do an instructional essay with lots of photos, a play-by-play of a certain wire-wrarpping technique you excel at ? I would LOVE that!! You could become the wire wrapping advocate here :-) I am serious!!
If you start a blog or discussion, I can also feature you in one of my weekly email blasts and that's a real good way to spread the word.
As you noted, I could not agree more: It's not so much about getting accepted by others, it's what it is you do with the tools you have and the information you are able to dispense.
If you are interested to do start blogging about gemstones/wire wrapping or any other topic of your interest, please shoot me a direct mail to crafthauseditor [at ] live.com and we will figure something out together :-))
Best,
B.
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
Ann Thompson replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"If educating the public about our work and processes isn't a good marketing strategy where does that leave us in terms of the value of our work in the marketplace? Sort of confused by your comment, Harriet, so I'd like to understand it…"
Anna Sprague posted a photo
Backyard Portrait: Winter
48" long necklace in sterling silver, patina, cast and fabricated.www.annaspraguejewelry.com
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Educating the customer sounds good, It is not an effective marketing strategy, but I heard those comments too at the SNAG Conference. .I look forward to hearing. your thoughts.Harriete
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work and shows!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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