CLOSING DOORS TO OPEN DOORS....

A BEAUTIFUL, TENDER TIME….CHOOSING TO END THE CHAPTER OF ALCHEMY STUDIO.

BUT LIFE IS FULL OF NEW BEGINNINGS, AND IT IS CLEAR I AM APPROACHING YET ANOTHER ONE. KIDS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL AND MOVING INTO ADULTHOOD MEANS I HAVE PERMISSION TO FIND MORE GEOGRAPHIC FREEDOM TO DO WHAT I FEEL MOST CALLED TO DO…AND THAT INCLUDES EXPANDING MY ROLE AS A MARCONICS TEACHER AND PRACTITIONER TO FULL-TIME WORK.

WILL I STILL MAKE JEWELRY? YES, OF COURSE. BUT THE CAPACITY AND LOCATION IN WHICH THAT WILL BE EXPRESSED IS TBD…

THE PROPERTY OF ALCHEMY STUDIO, INCLUDING A SHORT-TERM RENTAL ABOVE THE GALLERY, AND A 3 BEDROOM HOME BEHIND THE GALLERY, HAS BEEN LISTED ON THE MARKET. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: REAL ESTATE MLS LISTING

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN A CREATIVE FUTURE ENDEAVOR, IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING COMMUNITIES, DROP ME A LINE!

Alchemy Studio, in Madrid NM

In spring of 2021, I officially opened the doors to my working studio for Votive Designs. Alchemy Studio is located at 2859 State Hwy 14 in downtown Madrid NM. Featuring the work of painter Brianne Janes, ceramicist Patty Bilbro and textile artist Cinda Kay Campbell, in addition to my jewelry. Stop by and see if we are open, or email/call for an appt. Events coming soon!

Coming soon....

Finally. A dream come true- this building, this concept. My work has been all over the country (and even other countries!), but it’s never had a true home in the place I call home. And yes, home is back in New Mexico! Coming soon…Votive Designs will have a local working studio with open hours and retail purchasing potential. The best part? It offers shared working space for other rad women. What could be better?!

Stay tuned for more details….!

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2018 Events I'm pretty jazzed about...

This year I'm slimming down my events calendar in the name of my newest focus-  starting a makerspace here in Astoria, OR!  Its been a crazy dedication of time and energy and we still have a ways to go.  However, my love for sitting at my bench and then getting to share my work with the world never wanes, so I've carefully applied to shows and events that I simply don't want to miss.   So this is where you can find me this year.  Looking for me at other times? Find me at Astoria Makers!      WWW.ASTORIAMAKERS.COM

 

SNAG TRUNK SHOW

SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN GOLDSMITHS

PORTLAND, OR

MAY 26

 

CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

DENVER, CO

JULY 5-8

 

SIERAAD , INTERNATIONAL ART JEWELRY SHOW

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

NOV 8-12

 

 

 

Sieraad 2017, Amsterdam

I am honored and grateful to have been selected as the only American artist to attend this year's SIERAAD INTERNATIONAL ART JEWELRY FAIR in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  It was a beautiful exhibition of international works, and was the most professional and best-run show I've attended during my career.  Additionally, I was delighted to meet so many talented designers and artists from all over the globe!  I look forward to another return, and am already designing work that was inspired during this trip.   

 

Here's a few images from the show:

2017 SHOWS

HAPPY TO BE PARTICIPATING IN THESE SHOWS IN 2017.     COME FIND ME!

 

 

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW, Seattle WA

JAN 5-9

 

ACRE PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia PA

FEB 16-19

 

SPRING CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST, Tarrytown, NY

MAY 5-7

 

RHINEBECK ARTS FESTIVAL, Rhinebeck, NY

JUNE 24-25

 

CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL, Denver, CO

JULY 1-3

 

hihi lights summer bazaar, astoria, or

aug 19

 

SIERAAD, Amsterdam, Netherlands

NOV 9- 12  

 

URBAN CRAFT UPRISING, Seattle, WA

Dec 2-4  

 

art providence holiday show (risd),  providence, ri

dec 9-10   

 

adrift hotel holiday show, long beach, wa

dec 16

 

Carruthers holiday show, Astoria, OR

dec 17-18

 

 

 

Meet PEARL, the newest project on hand at VOTIVE !

Well, here she is...a lifelong dream made manifest.  This vintage beauty (a 1951 Boles Aero) will soon (soonish...) be brought to life to house a mobile studio and gallery space for Votive Designs.    Demo work began this spring and is on hold for a bit while summer travel and art shows take the forefront... But stay tuned for updates on this special little gal.  One day she is really going to shine!

 

holiday/winter shows ahead!

Like many artists, the holiday season is full of opportunities to share work in a variety of art shows, from small trunk shows to large craftand wholesale events... 

With my recent move up to the PNW, I will be pioneering myself into the new world of shows up here and am very excited about this!

Here's a few spots you can find me this season (and I hope you will!)

Nov 27, 28, 29

Seaside Holiday Fair

Seaside Convention Center, Seaside OR

 

Dec 11, 12, 13

Astoria Winter Market

Pier 11, Astoria OR

 

Dec 19, 20

Renegade Craft Show

Magnuson Park Hanger 30, Seattle WA

 

jan 15, 16

american made show

washingston, dc

 

feb 12, 13, 14

acre- american craft retailers expo

philadelphia, pa

 

Madrid Cerrillos Studio TouR 2015

So happy to be a participating artist in this year's studio tour, once again.    Such a fabulous event this is.    We have 28 local artists participating this year!    Votive Designs will be stop #13 on the map-     I will have my new studio open where you can see me working, as well as view my collection of finished pieces.    My children will also be hosting a lemonade stand on the pathway over to our house, so be sure to stop by and grab a cold drink on your way over!  :)

 



So... what are all these Fibonacci triangles??

many of you will notice the word "fibonacci" in the title of my newest pieces, and well, i thought i might explain.  recent works originate in inspiration from sacred geometry, patterns, movement and meaning.  using the fibonacci sequence, i began measuring many of my shapes to the divine ratio.   there are many theories on this ratio, and mine is simply to understand it as the beauty and organization within the chaos.

once the concept of this new line of work emerged, i found myself creating in a variety of new, unintended directions--often combining these fibonacci triangles with "unsacred" shapes,  juxtaposing directions within elements, or finding unique contrasts wherever i could.   shortly into this new chapter, my mind awoken to buried knowledge from my previous years of schooling in esoteric traditions, world religions, and western adaptations.  i look forward to seeing where this new inspiration and remembrance takes me.

finally... my own store...!

so many years have gone into building my business and making it my own.  with so many great galleries, storefronts and online sites for makers and artists these days, its been really nice to be able to sell my work that way and get it out there.  but nothing is better than truly running your own show... being able to showcase works as i desire, being able to rotate inventory, being able to offer great sales to whoever I would like whenever i would like, and being able to post new designs as soon as they are polished at my bench... these are all things I have dreamed of doing with my own online shop.  and soon, it will become a reality!  stay tuned for store opening!

Votive in the VW!!!!

Its finally here!  The countdown begins to this summer's awesome long-awaited journey through New England, transforming Clementine (the world's sweetest restored 1976 beauty of a bus) into a traveling pop-up storefront for Votive Designs jewelry!  Stay tuned for itinerary....!!!!

Haystack Mountain School of Craft!

Im simply thrilled to announce that I will be spending a couple weeks this summer studying metal arts at Haystack Mountain School of Craft!  What an honor to be accepted into this program.  It is a dream come true for me.   I am planning a BIG summer, with travel plans from California all the way to Maine, bringing Votive Designs to many new places....stay tuned!

Oregon bound...!

well...its been a while in the works, a return to living at the coast.  after a very, very successful trip to the Portland and coastal area, I have confirmed that myself, my family and Votive Designs will soon be relocating to the Oregon coast.   More details to come... but start looking for Votive creations in local retailers in the PNW... VERY EXCITED!