E c l e c t i c J D e s i g n s
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I am a mom, an artist, and Performing arts instructor at a kindergarten through eighth grade charter school in Temecula,
California. I teach music, dance and theatre arts. I have three VERY busy boys, and a wonderful, and patient, musician
husband; that supports my artistic whims. Lucky me!
I was born an artist and I have always had the need to create with my hands, and body; transforming the average object or
movement into something interesting and curious. I spent many years as a dancer, performer, and choreographer. As my life
has transitioned so has my art. My focus on performing my dance work has shifted to a focus on creating wearable art for
others.
Creating tangible items from the inspirational beauty that God offers is what drives my work. Every leaf, tree, river, and
stream are true works of art. I love the peace that I find in nature and attempt to create work that represents that peace and
natural beauty. I have taken a few classes in designing jewelry, but I have found that they stifle my creative spirit. My
visions of beautiful jewelry are not the conventional. I find no greater joy than to create an object of beauty that is as
individual as its wearer, and enhances a woman's natural beauty and inner strength. I would hope that every one of my
creations is worn as a work of art and that each piece brings joy to the wearer.
Each design presented is embossed, engraved, cut and formed by hand using traditional and non traditional metal smithing
techniques. The metals used in my work include, but are not limited to, copper, sterling silver, stainless steel, brass, and
gold. Other materials included in my designs are, gemstones, found objects, and glass. Often, recycled and found materials
are used. I do not use mass production techniques in my process. I enjoy the individual spirit each design takes on when it is
created by hand.
I appreciate the work of other artists and never recreate or copy designs. I love to find those who support and encourage each
other, in this very competitive business. My hope is that other artist continue to create and find inspiration in each other and
the world around them.
Please enjoy my work and your journey through this life!
Jeni
E c l e c t i c J De s i g n s
unique ~ extrodinary ~ wearable art
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