Running the Gallery has certainly been fun, and quite an adventure trying to figure out how to juggle getting my art work done, as well as setting up shows for the gallery. what incredible artists I meet, and it is wonderful to be surrounded by such inspiration and energy
visit www.rabidrabitsgaleria.com for more show information, and to see the art in the gallery.
This is my second year participating in the Boulder Winter Solstice Show, which is being held at the Boulder Public Library. This is a show of 36 artists from Boulder County. The show is beautifully set up and run, with two days of sales and meeting the artists.....really great prices on the art!
It feels great to get back into the studio, and actually start creating art jewelry again. The gallery is running smoothly, and I am preparing for the next Show, "In the Flame", which is set to open December 10th. The current show, "Sacred Spaces", will run through December 7th...
Fine Silver cross with 24K gold patterning. the message is A.M.O.R. on the ring, with 'HARMONY", on the back. beautiful, smooth black tourmaline beads on sterling hammered wire make the front connecting chain.
This Iron Ore pendant is suspended from Turquoise and Pyrite Ammonite, set into Sterling, with a chain of Gaspeite. Opals and Turquoise. One large irridescent Labradorite hangs from a ring. These pieces remind me of Warrior Medalions.
A little bit of whimsy. panels of patterned fine silver, embellished with 24K gold are set into sterling silver, and the bunny is nestled between two 18K gold panels that read "OH JOY". The back of the piece reads "PASSION"!
I am spending many hours in my studio, making jewelry for the holidays...these images adorn my walls, and beckon me to spend some time with paint and paper...maybe after the holidays....
I am preparing to teach classes again in PMC. I love teaching artists how to play in clay, and have their very own pieces of fine silver jewlery to wear and gift.
The gallery is open, so I finally have the freedom to create again in my studio. In between catching up on special orders, this piece begged to be made. It features a fantastic Peruvian Opal drop, wrapped in silver and dropped from turquoise, ammonite and pyrite druisy on a chain of irridescent labrodorite disks, aqua marines and gem quality sun stone. the form is an incredible antique dress form, an incredible find from a local flea market. She has been named Uma...and has become a comon feature in my print ads......back to the studio
The gallery opened it's doors with the sacred spaces show on 10.10.10...We had over 600 visitors through our doors.
we started with 18 artists, and their vision of "Sacred Spaces"
paintings, sculptures, jewelry woodwork...
Darlene Armstrong and Kathleen Gatliffe, metal-smiths...
and Rabid Rabits......
hand-carved jasper beads woven on metal
silver and 18K gold bangles
flying hearts with a message....HARMONY
irridescent labradorite on sterling and carnelian chain
A piece of art brought back from Mexico adorns my newly renovated studio space
In the midst of working on the gallery/studio, I take time to attend a casting class. this is a casting, carved from a cuttlebone.....I see a workshop in the studio for this. very fun!
A beautiful 3.67 carat Peridot, set into 14K gold. A birthday gift to my husband for his tireless effort in helping me attain my dreams of a gallery, as well as "the major project" in the casting class.
a series of boxes with contents...I cannot wait to get back to "the bench"
I have finally returned from Mexico, and am in the process of turning this lovely Victorian home into a gallery and open studio.....I hope the new gallery will be open by September 9th....
