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 become 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
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