If you haven't already heard, we've got a new weekly feature on the Art Jewelry magazine Editors' Blog. Every Friday, a different member of the Art Jewelry team will check out our Online Subscribers' Gallery and select 3 extra-special handmade creations that our subscribers have uploaded.
Click here to read Hazel's post that started it all.
And here are Jill's picks from last week.
Autumn is my favorite season by far. I'm a sucker for color, so all the beautiful yellow and orange and red leaves on the trees this time of year always put a smile on my face. So in homage to this magical, earthy season, I pored through all the beautiful gallery submissions and found three images that brought to mind all things autumn-y.
My first pick is a silver cuff bracelet from Kristin Summerlin (User name: TinCupDesigns). This lovely and uncomplicated bracelet caught my eye immediately. But I was even more excited when I read in description that the actual leaves used to emboss the design onto sterling silver are from the designer's home state of Alaska, one of my most favorite places I've ever visited! It would be hard not to find inspiration in such a breathtaking state.
My next choice is another cuff bracelet, this time made of copper clay and bronze clay, by Patrik Kusek (User name: patrikstudio). I love the almost cartoonish and kitschy faux bois texture created through the use of the two metal clays. This bracelet just makes me smile.
[If you'd like to learn how to combine bronze and copper clays, check out the article "Bronze and Copper Clay: 5 Ways to Inlay," by Catherine Davies Paetz in the November 2009 issue. Bonus! Subscribers can instantly download a bonus 6th inlay technique.]
And last, but certainly not least, is this hilarious leashed metal flea sculpture called "A Walk in the Park" by Nicole (User name: Purple Shoes). A silver chain leash connects the riveted copper flea to a dog registration tag that's formed into a ring.
Though there are no leaves, pumpkins, or gourds with this piece, it still made me think of autumn. It could be the earthy patina of the copper, or maybe it's the thought of all the little critters that start to make their way indoors this time of year. Either way it's funny, and a touch creepy, and very well done. I love it!
Check back in with our blog next Friday for round 4, with Kristin's top picks from our Subscriber Community. Remember, if you're a Subscriber to our magazine, you can upload images of your own work for free. And maybe you'll even be one of our next featured artists!
Happy Halloween weekend!
~Addie~