Well Said: New Publications

American Craft 

"Comfort is both a physical sensation and an emotional state, the moment when warmth and well-being meet." 

- from American Craft 

My necklace Since 1882, Since 1976 can be seen inside the pages of the February/March issue of American Craft magazine. The necklace is part of the Collective Unconscious article, Warm Fuzzies, featuring a variety of contemporary craft that fits the theme of warmth and comfort. The article is fantastic and I am excited to be a part of it.

My work, or rather, my process is also described in a new professional development book, Let Your Creativity Work for You, written by Heather Allen. Based in Raleigh, NC, Heather helps artists promote their work and grow their careers. (I met her when she was an intern at the Penland and I was a resident artist.) The book covers topics like knowing your story, using social media, and creating routine, the part that details my practice. It also includes clear, organized steps to help artists meet goals, a variety of exercises, and helpful information direct from artists themselves. Here's a quote written by Heather from the chapter that features my contribution: 

"Good, habit forming routines set you up for success. Routine helps you get into flow and creates predicability in how you receive energy, use energy, and generate momentum." 

Well said, Heather. 

Let Your Creativity Work for You by Heather Allen

inside American Craft and the feature Warm Fuzzies

 my work in Warm Fuzzies

inside Let Your Creativity Work for You

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The Ever-Evolving Site

I added my artist statements to my website so now you can read about the ideas behind my different bodies of work when you visit. Last week I added some press pieces and now all my social networking links are available, too.

The website is truly an ever-evolving thing.

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Hello Press

I don't often talk about my press, only when it happens and then I quietly walk away. I've been very lucky to get some really wonderful press over the years and it is always exciting for me: the cover of Metalsmith, my work featured in the Lark Book 500 Series, a necklace worn at the Grammys…

With my most recent press in the current issue of Metalsmith, I thought I should get some of my press out there again. I just added some of my press highlights to my website and created a board on Pinterest.

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Catch-up Part Two: In Print!

Exceptional Jewellery by Pepin Van Roojen 
with two of my necklaces

A few books have been published in the recent past with images of my work inside...Two of my pieces even made the cover of one of them! Exceptional Jewellery features 30 international jewelers and includes images of our work, interview questions, and a portrait.

Off the Wall (curated by Tara Locklear and Bob Ebendorf) exhibition catalogue cover

 and an image of my piece, "Ache"

The catalogue includes images of each participating artist's work and an accompanying artist statement.
Images by Becky Parker.

New Earrings by Nicolas Estrada 

and one of several pairs of my earrings pictured inside

This book includes over 500 incredible earring designs by artists from all over the world. 

More images on Facebook.

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