March 30th, 2012 by becky

Curated by Kat Oliver, High Hand Gallery, is beautifully arranged and showcases a variety of artwork created by artists local to the Loomis area in California. I was attracted to the elegant ambiance of the co-operative endeavor and am pleased to announce that the High Hand artists have accepted me into their “family.” I will be installing my work here in the beginning of April.

The gallery is housed in the lovely High Hand complex which includes a peaceful garden/nursery, fine conservatory-style restaurant, delightful sewing shop, candle shop, rug shop, wine tasting bar and garden pottery.

January 12th, 2012 by becky

At the Auburn Old Town Gallery we usually feature hearts before Valentine’s Day. I never really liked hearts, but they have started to grow on me! And this year I’ve gone a little wild with them and I’m excited about this collection

. Here is the LOVE 2012 collection of beads so far. I hope to start producing fun jewelry in the next few days!

October 26th, 2011 by becky

…to Collections, where I share my process for creating jewelry, surface designs and more with you.

If you like to make your own creations, you’ll want to stop by my Auburn Studio for my annual BEAD SALE. I’ll be participating in the Placer (County) Arts Autumn Studios Tour on November 11, 12 and 13 and I will have beads from many of my collections available for perusal and purchase.

My polymer pieces are available at Auburn Old Town Gallery.

October 26th, 2011 by becky

I’ve been having so much fun going back to my bead collection and making earrings, pendants and bracelets for the 2011 Autumn Arts Studios Tour. Stop by and see if a piece is meant for you between 10 am and 5 pm Friday – Sunday, November 11-13. I’ve moved my studio from Colfax to Auburn. I’ll be showing at The Arts Building (808 Lincoln Way in Auburn) along with 6 other artists including painters, a jeweler and ceramicists.

River Rock and Copper Asymetrical Earrings	Green River Rock Necklace	Asymetrical Leaf Earrings
Triple River Rock with Crystal Earrings	Mokume Gane Pendant with Crystal	Funky Tile Earrings with Opalite
Paisley Earring with a Crystal	Irridescent Mokume Gane Earrings	Earrings with Opalite and Crystal
Pod Pendant with Peridot	Mokume Gane Pendant with Crystal	Klimt-inspired Asymetrical Earrings with Copper

September 19th, 2011 by becky

This collection is currently available at Auburn Old Town Gallery.

The simple and strong bull’s eye attracted me even before I was aware of the powerful symbolism the shape represents. I was inspired to create the symbol with unconventional colors–to use a young and fresh color palette.

I began by sketching the shape in a variety of colors

After selecting 8 color combinations I mixed my clay up in the colors I'd chosen.

Next I made "canes" of long solid rolls of colored clay. When cut, each slice yields a bull's eye bead.

Now for the fun! Time to play and use the cane slices in a variety of combinations.

Earrings

Rings

BigEyes Necklace

Bowl

Necklace

Companion Goddess Pendant

Bracelet

Lizard Tail Pendant

Buttons

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To see more about the traditional (glass) Eye of God beadmaking, use and history, please click here

Rastafarian Eye of God

February 1st, 2011 by becky

She always wore soft pink and grey; she was one of my great-grandma’s best friends. This collection, featuring polymer beads, silver, crystal and fresh water pearls, is inspired by her colors.

Pearl, moonstone and crystal

Freshwater Pearls

Constructed Silver, Freshwater Pearls

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October 21st, 2010 by becky

Similar to ancient relics, these pieces incorporate historical works of past Masters and other symbolic shapes.The shapes, textures and patinas are inspired by the architecture in the south of France.

Terra Cotta Tile with Crystal

Mandala Pin

Lapis powder in clay

Madonna with lapis and sienna

Pendant colored with pigments from the earth

Pendant, unearthed

September 21st, 2010 by becky

The color of the sky, water and earth (reflecting the power of the wind, water and earth) were the inspiration for this popular collection.

Copper metal and "turquoise" polymer earrings

Wavy cut slices of mokume gani slabs

Tiny embedded Swarovski crytals and copper wires

Earrings

With Hammered Copper on Leather

Hammered and Oxidized Copper

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blue, copper, earth, Energy, green, turquoise

April 24th, 2009 by becky

Imagine this; you are standing in a shallow and cold, clear river. The most beautiful stones, smooth and round, lie just below the surface of the running water. You reach down to pick one up and slip it into your pocket. As your eyes get closer to the rocks you spot another, then another. Soon your pockets are bulging with treasures.

My “River Rock” collection lets you wear lightweight polymer versions of these treasures, lovingly molded by hand and filled with my energy.

River Rocks with Crystal

A Teasure of "Rocks" and Crystal

With Crystals and Copper Wires

Earrings

Bracelet

Smooth "Shades of Grey" Earrings

February 24th, 2007 by becky

Every year around Valentine’s Day, the artists at Auburn Old Town Gallery show their hearts. Kinda corny but fun! Here are some of mine.

Polymer and Pearl Pendant

"Suku" Blades Necklace

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