Rhodonite Abstract Tree of Life Pendant

One of the groups that I’m fond of is Metalsmiths Unite! It is a community of metalsmith artisans who join together on facebook. We come from all walks of life and are scattered across the globe. Once a year we come together during the Tucson Gemshows, where many of us come to buy raw materials for our work, for a midnight bonfire and chat about life over wine. Our founder Maureen usually hosts a couple of interesting demonstrations in her quaint little studio, hung with chile pepper lights.

I am featured in an artist profile for the group. I hope you’ll stop by and read it and see what Metalsmiths Unite! is all about. There are many fine artisans connected with the blog there.

Metalsmiths Unite! Artist Profile

Listening to Jazz under the Pine Trees in Idyllwild

One of my favorite events to sell my jewelry is the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Music Festival. People come from all over Southern California and beyond to relax under the parachute shade cover with a glass of wine and share great music with someone they love. There is dancing all day, plenty of booths of handcrafted fine arts to shop at and lots of great food to enjoy. It makes a perfect get away.

Kelsi’s Closet Jewelbox Design Journal

Comic Con Art Show 2011

I am exhibiting my jewelry at the 2011 Comic Con Art Show.  My table is in the back of the art show, in front of the windows where all the people that are waiting to register for the convention are forced to wait.  Tens of thousands of people will pass by my jewelry each day of the convention even if they don’t enter the art show proper.  I’ve been exhibiting at Comic Con for four or five years now and am proud to be one of the many artists on display there.

If you happen to be going to Comic Con this year, do stop by the art show.  There are many artists on display to view in the gallery and offerings to purchase that range from fantasy/sci-fi art prints to costume items or jewelry offerings like mine.  We are on the upper level near registration and the lunch court.

Artist Spotlight: Wendy Van Camp

Sterling Carnelian Tree of Life Pendant on Black Spinel Necklace

As time goes on, I will be posting more updates here on the blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

My RenFaire Booth

Copper Tree of Life Pendants

The tree of life pendant is a staple of my jewelry line, harkening to my celtic roots (if you’ll forgive the pun!)  This year I’m making them slightly smaller in diameter, 1 1/2 inches and making them of more affordable copper wire. I’m creating the woven bails big enough to accommodate a 6mm neckwire.  These five will be available at the upcoming Escondido Renfaire in April.  The stones featured are unakite, garnet, amethyst and peridot.

Mensa Poker Champion Bracelet Commission

This is a commissioned sterling silver bracelet for the 2010 Mensa Society Poker Tournament. It was the grand prize for the winner of the 100+ participant tourney. The bracelet is hand forged and stamped and tumble polished to a high sheen. The design of the focal was provided by the head of the tournament committee. I think that it is the most lettering I’ve ever put on a bracelet before. The band is handwoven chainmaile in helm weave. It measures 10″ in length since it was designed to be worn by a man, however since a woman won the tournament, I am resizing it down to around 8″.

I am available to make custom poker champion bracelets.  Each one is a unique creation featuring a handwoven chainmaile band and a custom hand stamped focal with the name and year of your event.

JewelryLessons.com: Anvils and Hammers for Hand Stamping in a Small Studio

Railroad Track Anvil