12 Dec 2014
by GJD
in Fun stuff!, News
Tags: art, Christmas, fused-glass, gifts, Glass, holiday, Jewelry, Shopping, Silver
Yes, it’s that time of year again! I’m delighted to co-host my annual Holiday Open House this year with fused-glass artist Christine Dossett.
Holidays closing in? Running out of time? Counting down the days?
Examples of Christine’s work are below; please visit the drop-down choices in my “Gallery” to see my work.
Here are the details for our event:
When: Saturday, 12-13-14
12 Noon – 4 PM
Where: 203 Park Drag Lane, Normal, IL
East off North Linden
(Between Shelbourne and Raab Road)
Second house on the right
A few examples of Christine’s talents:
Love this!
And this!
Not to mention these!
We’d love to see you! Please drop by and bring a friend!
08 Nov 2014
by GJD
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Tags: Copper, cuffs, hammered, holiday, Jewelry, new works, Silver, wrapped
This 2014 holiday season, I’ve added new works featuring hammered and wrapped copper cuffs for the Mclean County Arts Center’s Holiday Treasures show.
This year, the show runs through January 3, 2015. Hours are Tuesday, 10-7, Wednesday-Friday, 10-5, and Saturday, 12-4. (Closed Sunday-Monday)
The arts center is located at 601 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL; phone 309.829.0011.
Please check back for news of more new works for the holidays and an upcoming open house or join my mailing list by “following” me in the right upper column on the home page.
Looking forward to sharing exciting new works. 🙂 ~ Gayla
Fun copper cuff.
A bevy of sizes…
08 Nov 2014
by GJD
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Tags: art auction, Copper, Crystal, Easter Seals, Grape Soiree, Jewelry, mesh, patina, pearls, s.s. chain, Silver, sun face
This is the piece I donated to the 2014 Easter Seals’ Grape Soiree Art Auction in September.
“Personal Sunshine” is a fine silver pendant capturing a free-spinning sun-face with a golden patina between its layers. It’s embellished with copper wrappings to embrace its warmth, accentuated with blue pearls and crystal dangles and silver charms to reflect the sky, and features a peek-a-boo fine silver mesh window in the back, on a 24″ s.s. chain.
Coordinating fine-silver earrings with copper wrappings complete the set.
20 Sep 2013
For this year’s September 28, 2013 Grape Soiree, an annual fundraising event featuring fine art and wine to benefit Easter Seals of Central Illinois, I’ve donated a piece for the live art auction titled The Pea Pod Shuffle.
The Pea Pod Shuffle
The Pea Pod Shuffle is an organic piece modeled from a sugar snap pea. It features a fine silver pendant embracing faceted hematite crystals, catching the light inside and reflecting it outward. Coordinating fine-silver earrings with smoky crystals complete the set
Details about the event can be found on the Grape Soiree Facebook page and on the Central IL Easter Seals website. It’s always an inspirational and amazing evening.
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by GJD
06 Sep 2013
by GJD
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Tags: Academic term, Back to School, beach glass, bookmarks, color, Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Jewelry, lamp work beads, scary, Shopping, Silver, summer, Wire, Wire wrap
Today is the First Friday of September, so all the galleries and shoppes are open in Downtown Bloomington, IL from 5 – 8 PM.
My work is at the Main Gallery 404 located at 404 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL.
The theme is “Back to School” and many artists are sharing art bookmarks. I couldn’t resist using my cats and bats and scary ideas for an early Halloween theme.
Rings are the thing this month as I’ve added some “bullet” lampworked glass/wire-wrapped rings, and beach glass pendants with tinkling drops. A splash of last minute color to remember summer as we head into fall.
Hope you’ll join us tonight if you’re in the area!
25 Mar 2013
by GJD
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Tags: art, artists, Bloomington, Bloomington Illinois, booth, bracelets, design, earrings, earwires, fine silver, Illinois, Jewelry, Normal, Normal Illinois, pendants, Saturday March 30 2013, Silver
This year’s Spring Bloom Indoor Arts Festival is on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10 AM ~ 5 PM at the Interstate Center, 2301 W. Market Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
There will be 106 featured artists. I’m honored to be included in this group of diverse and talented artists.
They managed to add another 10 artists. Yaay!
I am in Booth 396. This LINK will take you to the map.
The rest of this week, I will be busy putting on final touches to new designs and pieces. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!
A previous Spring Bloom Booth.
More photos to come as the week transpires!
There will be plenty of these fine silver “janthina, janthina” pendants, each a bit different.
09 Feb 2013
by GJD
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Tags: amethyst, candy, champagne, Chocolate, Copper, Dichroic glass, Discovery Museum, fine silver, Garnet, Heart, Holidays, Jewelry, roses, ruby, Silver, Valentine, Valentine's Day
Tree of Hearts
There’s a new tree of hearts in town available at The Pod, in Uptown Normal, Illinois, across from the Discovery Museum.
Here’s their information through Uptown Normal, and here’s their Facebook page.
I love to make and wear hearts all year round, but especially for Valentine’s Day. It is one my favorite times of the year. Hearts, chocolates, champagne… who needs more? Oh yes, jewelry makes celebrating complete.
Other places to find my jewelry are listed on my Here I Am page. Thanks again for your continued support.
Here are a few more new things you’ll find on that tree:
Copper heart pendant with wrapped silver, garnet, charm.
- Dichroic glass heart pendant with silver and copper.
Double heart pendant with sterling and Thai silver and copper.
Ceramic kitty on silver heart pendant.
An array of heart pendants,some with copper, silver, ruby, amethyst, crystal.
02 Feb 2013
by GJD
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Tags: Bloomington Illinois, Bloomington-Normal Illinois, bracelets, candy, Chocolate, Copper, earrings, February, First Friday, First Friday (public event), gemstones, hearts, Jewelry, Lisa Lofgren, love, Main Gallery 404, Normal Illinois, pendants, presents, Red Lady, rings, Shopping, Silver, Valentitne's Day
The Red Lady would love to meet you!
Wow, after a fantastic turnout last night for February’s First Friday and the Tour de Chocolat’, the Main Gallery 404 owner, Lisa Lofgren, asked if I would mind showcasing my work in the front window with The Red Lady for another week? My response? ABSOLUTELY and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
The Red Lady has a great view!
And she loves to wear jewelry…
So, there’s still time before Valentine’s Day to select something special for that someone special, which just might be you!
Here’s where you can find my jewelry in the Bloomington-Normal, IL area:
Main Gallery 404, Bloomington, IL
Four Swinging Hearts
The Pod, Normal, IL
Sunny Blue.
McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington, IL
So many rings!
My Etsy site is being tweaked and I’m almost ready to make the announcement when it’s LIVE!
Thank you for your continued support!
04 Jan 2013
by GJD
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Tags: Arts, Bloomington, Bloomington Illinois, cast, cats, Crafts, Glass, Jewelry, mold, Pacific Island, paw prints, Silver
Wow, my first event for 2013 is tonight, January 4, at Main Gallery 404 in Downtown Bloomington, IL from 5 ~ 8 PM!
While the previous owners, Joanne Goetzinger and Martha Burk, will be dearly missed for their groundbreaking work, it’s an exciting new opportunity for Lisa Lofgren, the new owner, who is full of vision and enthusiasm.
Along with Jamie Morse, glass artist, and Jeffrey Kohl, who specializes in watercolors and acrylics with a Pacific Island influence, I’m one of three featured artists. I’ll be demonstrating fine silver casting from 6 ~ 7 PM.
Janthina, Janthina
Casting with fine silver is one of the most magical processes there is and compared to traditional silversmithing, much less labor intensive.
The photo below is what I’ll be wearing tonight; the paw print of my recently departed kitty, Blue Blue. I’ve been holding my breath, afraid for the last couple of months to make the cast from the vet’s mold in case it didn’t turn out as I envisioned; but… I’m thrilled with the results. Hope to see you tonight!
=^.^=
That’s my boy.
All dressed up… =^.^=
21 Dec 2012
by GJD
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Tags: Beaufort Street, Bloomington, Bloomington Illinois, Bloomington-Normal Illinois, bracelets, Christmas, earrings, Etsy, Jewelry, local, Main Gallery 404, McLean County Arts Center, McLean County Illinois, Merlot, Merlot and a Masterpiece, Normal Illinois, pendants, Santa Claus, Silver, The Pod
All my holiday shows are over, but there’s still time for last minute shopping.
HO, HO, HO!
One of the highlights of this holiday season was an unexpected visit from Santa; sure hope he thinks I’ve been good!
With only a few more days until Christmas, if you’re looking for a piece of jewelry, here’s where you can still find Silver Charmer Jewelry in the Bloomington-Normal, IL area:
Main Gallery 404, 404 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL
With a beautiful patina, at Main Gallery 404
He’s waiting at The Pod.
The Pod, 104 E. Beaufort Street, Uptown Normal, IL (follow the link to Shopping)
The McLean County Arts Center; 601 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL
Many rings at McLean County Arts Center
Merlot & A Masterpiece 412 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
Available at Merlot and a Masterpiece
(Sorry to any out-of-towners; will announce my Etsy account when it’s available.)
Hope you and yours have a wondrous holiday season!
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