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Comment on I Need Your Help! by hammermarks

hammermarks — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:34:57 +0000

Thanks Kathleen and Laurie for helping out! Based on what both of you and some email commentors have told me, I need to talk more about what inspires my pieces. And yes, Kathleen, the paperclips do stick you a bit when you wear Clipped! I made it with a specific idea to repurpose the paperclips and was inspired a bit by 60s/70s weird wall art I had seen before.
As for the gallery itself, Laurie, I’m in the (slow) process of adding my online shop to my website, and the gallery page was originally supposed to be just that, a showcase of work that I had made, not a sales venue. That is all slowly changing, and will hopefully be much better soon! Also, as per the artist statement, that is what this exercise is helping me with ;^)
Both of you have helped me and I love what you have said about my work! Thank you so much and I hope to get some more input from other people as well.

Comment on I Need Your Help! by Kathleen Krucoff

Kathleen Krucoff — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:12:13 +0000

Hi Wendy,

I have been thinking about this for a couple of days now….ever since I first saw this post. I wanted to think about it to give you what I hope is a good assessment.

1) The thing I find most interesting about your work is how you create the folds and that gives almost a fabric like quality to it. It’s industrial yet delicate because of the shapes you forge with the folded metal.

2) The most puzzling to me is the is the repurposed paper clips….I just wonder how one could wear it without being pricked by the ends. It’s hard to tell online, but that is the only one of your pieces where I would have concerns about wearing it.

3) I enjoy knowing what brought a piece into your mind’s eye and ultimately to the finished product. What generated the idea? Did it change as you created the piece? Does it represent anything special to you or in your life? I enjoy knowing the personal side of a piece from the artist.

4) I think you are very good about sharing information about yourself and have that documented here and on your website.

5) Some of your pieces remind me of knights, castles, and ladies….they conjure up a nice Medieval look for me, like Spirit, Water, and Wood in your Elements Series.

Hope this is helpful. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create in the new year.

Comment on My 7 Goals for 2010 by Kathryn - Collage Diva

Kathryn - Collage Diva — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:11:11 +0000

What a great list. I like how clear and measurable it is. All the best to you in the coming year. I’m still defining my goals. I’m working on a visual calendar for 2010. It is my January project for True North Arts. I’m working on getting it ready for January 1st.

Comment on My 7 Goals for 2010 by Tamra

Tamra — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:40:09 +0000

Booooyyyy, I hear you on number 6. Sigh! ;0] They all sound good.

I guess it’s about time for me to write mine down (they’re always in my head…).

Comment on I Need Your Help! by laurie K

laurie K — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:26:21 +0000

Thought I would help out!
5) It reminds me of a more ancient time when life was slower and technology had not invaded our lives. (and you can use that too!)

4)Where do you draw your inspiration from but please not one of those odd, gushy artists statements about saving the world and making it a better place ;=)

3) Metals used (done), where the stone is from – location in the world. And inspiration behind the piece if there was one. Year made.

2) I find it puzzling that in the Gallery, it does not say if the item was purchased or if avail, there should be a link to your store.

1) It is very “non-shiney” – matt surfaces and it invokes in me a very primative feeling.

Comment on Top Ten Posts on Hammermarks, This Week, This Month, This Year by Barry Smith

Barry Smith — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:23:36 +0000

W – as a newcomer to your blog the top ten lists are a great way to get a good overview of the year in one spot. I hope to use your approach to my year – imitation is a compliment right? Go well and may 2010 be good for you. B

Comment on Top Ten Posts on Hammermarks, This Week, This Month, This Year by hammermarks

hammermarks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:58:27 +0000

Thank you, Kathleen. It’s been fun getting to know you too! Happy New Year!

Comment on Top Ten Posts on Hammermarks, This Week, This Month, This Year by Kathleen Krucoff

Kathleen Krucoff — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:22:31 +0000

That’s a tough one. I’m flattered that I’m in the list because you selected me as December artist of the month. However, I think one of my favorite posts is “Wear your own work or no one else will”. You provided great advice and just plain common sense for jewelry artists. It’s been a pleasure getting to ‘know’ you this year Wendy and I look forward to enjoying more of your insights in 2010.

Happy Holidays.
~ Kathleen

Comment on Wear Your Work or No One Else Will by Alexis Pierre-Louis

Alexis Pierre-Louis — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:48:24 +0000

I completely agree! My jewelry is conceptual and I wear it anyway. If you see any conceptual jewelry artists, please send them to http://www.flickr.com/groups/conceptualjewelry/

Comment on Wear Your Work or No One Else Will by TJDC

TJDC — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:26:26 +0000

Oh, and love the “adorned doggie.” ;0]