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Tom McDowell
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- United Kingdom
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- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Sutton, England
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Workshop
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Tom McDowell believes that the adult world is a far too sombre and sensible place.
Children have a very fresh and fun outlook on life and this is something that we as adults can learn from.
Using anodised aluminium, silver and a variety of different media he transforms children's drawings of animals into quirky wearable pieces. Each creature seemingly takes on a personality of its own, creating a fun environment for both the wearer and those who they encounter.
He believes that the act of wearing jewellery is too often a formal activity and that it is important for us to sometimes let go of the seriousness of being a grown-up and hopes that by doing so we can make the world more smiley and enjoyable.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.TomMcDowellDesign.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- metals, mixed media
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 2:13pm on May 9, 2011,
Rebecca Skeels said… - great, I'll stay in the afternoon too then, will be great to see you, its quite a gap between New Designers and Graduation this year!
- At 8:17am on May 6, 2011, Rebecca Skeels said…
- Hi Tom, are you going to graduation? I know it been a while since you finished and you've had lots of winnings and exhibitions and all sorts, but would be great to see you there!
- At 12:32am on April 26, 2011,
jenny Fillius said… The penguin is particularly chipper, I'd say. your work is happy and delightful.
Thank you for popping by.
- At 7:17pm on April 23, 2011,
Birdland Creations said… - Likewise Tom. I love your whimsy too. :-D We do seem to have a similar sense of playfulness
- At 2:06pm on February 7, 2011,
Leslie A. Schug said… - Thank you for your comment as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your work - it makes me smile.
- At 3:29pm on February 4, 2011, Leslie A. Schug said…
- I like your whimsical creatures and material combinations...congratulations on being a featured artist!
- At 5:40pm on January 29, 2011,
paula lindblom said…
Hi!
I like your pieces very very much!
Nice to see you as a member here, so I can see more later on, I hope.
Kind regards Paula.
I like animal in art and if they are a little bite childish I like them even more…
- At 1:38pm on January 19, 2011, Rebecca Skeels said…
- Welcome Mr. Tom and your lovely happy and colourful work to the land of crafthaus! still liking the lion best!! speak soon, Bec
- At 5:16pm on January 10, 2011,
Brigitte Martin said… - Welcome to crafthaus, the network for fine craft artists and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us! Your crafthaus membership is valid through Jan 15, 2012.
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