Howling Moon Studio

Fossil Ammonite Earrings

2012-01-29T08:49:00.000-08:00

While doing the Paradise City show in Massachusetts, a geology professor wanders into my booth, drawn by these earrings. He asked if I knew what I had there! I told him all about them, and amazed, he said he'd wear them if he could get away with it! He thought they were a gorgeous pair. Find them on my website, www.patgullettdesigns.com.
It's all Paypal enabled now.

Fused Denim Lapis Earrings

2012-01-10T07:05:00.000-08:00

Fusing pieces of sterling to a curved sterling base with just the right about of torch flame can be tricky. Too much and you melt the silver, too little and it falls off. These are just right, with two deep denim lapis stones to highlight the sterling. Patina creates deep contrast between the pieces, and all is bezel set, with sterling French ear wires. They are mysterious and remind me of Dragons. 3/4"w x 1"l, on www.etsy.com/shop/patgullett

Mayan Portal Earrings

2012-01-10T06:31:00.000-08:00

I've just opened an Etsy Shop, www.etsy.com/shop/patgullett. In my new spirit of "Do the best you can with what you've got!!" for 2012, here are a pair of Mayan Portal Earrings of fine silver, sterling, and red glass beads.

New Mac

2011-11-20T06:50:00.000-08:00

Learning, arranging, connecting, clearing, putting all in order for my new Mac!! It's exciting. Now to order a new printer. I feel I'm expanding my horizons. And isn't that what Life is all About?? Expanding, growing, becoming more than you were. Should be an everyday occurrence. Image is one portrait done my my good friends Kathy & Lou during the last visit to Chicago. Cool.

Halloween Storm 2011

2011-11-04T08:51:00.000-07:00

We had 17" of heavy, wet snow here in western Connecticut, that smashed any tree and bush with leaves on it. This is the calm after the storm. 60 degree days now are so relished!!

Doing Istanbul

2011-09-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

We're walking, and walking, and now for Mahmutpasa Yokusu, the street of a thousand shops, on the way to the Grand Bazaar! In the GB we discovered Kerem, the man with the coolest Astrology devices used for navigating. What a treasure! Pic of me on the balcony at Topkapi Palace. We love this place!

Istanbul Hippodrome

2011-09-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

Turkish Taffee Vendor

Obelisks and Minarets in Hippodrome

Road to Archaeological Museum

The Ancient Hippodrome in Istanbul is a park gathering place for Everybody! Vendors sell some hot, filled pita bread, corn on the cob, and of course, Turkish Taffee! It's right down the street from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. We always felt SAFE, accepted, and welcomed.

Istanbul

2011-09-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

Istanbul
What a great memorable 25th Anniversary experience. Fountains are found all over the city for refreshing your face, washing hand, feet.
Dome of the Blue Mosque, called that because of the intricate blue inlaid tiles.

Istanbul

2011-09-22T07:47:00.000-07:00

Just returned from a wondrous adventure to Istanbul, Crete, and Athens. Narrow cobblestone streets led us to Byzantine Churches, amazing museums, and truly ancient ruins. A dream come true. I love Hagia Sophia, Church of the Holy Wisdom that is now a museum, in Istanbul. Great to actually see the many images I studied so long ago in Art History classes.

Power & Energy

2011-08-30T06:20:00.000-07:00

Still 5400 people without power in New Milford, and possibly will not have it until Saturday! Even though we dodged the bullet, Protecting ourselves with a propane generator is next on our list. Keep seeing the power on, streets clear, river down, and trees standing. Thoughts are power. We're all in this together. Image is "She Who Watches Over" done during the storm.

Thoughts

2011-08-26T09:11:00.000-07:00

Your Thoughts Today create your tomorrow, especially when it comes to weather! Everyone, see Irene going out to sea and dissipating. Think GOOD THOUGHTS for the East Coast. Image is "Brother Wind" from my life as a painter.

Visualizing your Future

2011-08-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

Thoughts have power. Visualizing with art is one of the most potent ways to create your future.

Nick Bantock

2011-08-19T08:06:00.000-07:00

Quote: "The threads of circumstance that lead to tomorrow are so tenuous that all the fussing and worrying about decisions is futile compared to the pure randomness of existence. And I must admit I like that. I like it that my career has all the predictability and continuity of a children's nonsense rhyme." And I like that, too!!! Image is my altered book "Luccia: Born of Light"

Intuition

2011-08-16T06:20:00.001-07:00

Art has always been the way for me to touch deeply into my intuition. Shift your inner landscape and see the changes happen in "ordinary" reality. Living the Creative Life Workshops and Wabi Sabi Saturdays bring people to that inner space where all the answers lie. Check out www.patgullettdesigns.com for more.

Wabi Sabi Saturdays

2011-08-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Wabi Sabi Saturdays will be starting up again Oct 8, and continuing every other week-end to Dec. 17th. Each class takes an element of the Wabi Sabi way of life, an ancient Japanese approach to viewing life in all its imperfections, had a demo of some artistic technique, and time to create an original work of art. Each class presents new media and new experiences. All are geared to the fun of creating that resides deep within our joyous souls. Join a gathering of like minded adventurers for a morning of hands on creativity. Each class runs from 9-1:00, with time for sharing at the end. See www.patgullettdesigns.com for more info.

Creative Life Workshops: Life is an Art Project!

2011-08-09T06:12:00.000-07:00

Life is Change. Every nine years I seem to shift my focus. After teaching high school art for many years, I created & sold mixed media art, moved to Connecticut and created/sold/taught jewelery making, and now I'm combining all experiences from my past into Creative Life Workshops. Check it out at www.patgullettdesigns.com. We start with a life focus, create an art piece about it, and write the story of the piece. Art enables you to dive deep, create changes to your inner life, and come back in a new way, in a new NOW. Experience the Journey. Life is an Art Project.

PMC Annual

2010-09-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

The prestigious PMC Guild ANNUAL: Exceptional Work in Metal Clay: 2010, has chosen my "Future Memories" necklace as one of its presentations. I'm proud to be included in this highly regarded juried exhibition in print. Find out more at www.PMCguild.com, and order the book at 800-315-6487 or Director@PMCguild.com.

Work Chosen for Publication

2010-09-30T07:25:00.000-07:00

I've been honored to have "Mayan Skies" be a part of The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2011 ! See which entries were selected go to: http://tinyurl.com/3cbn4o

Books to Movie/TV

2010-09-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

I've read Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" is going forth as both a Movie Trilogy AND a TV show! That should be amazing. Also, Neil Gaimon's "Sandman" is also going to be presented in a TV format. The screen writers will really have their jobs cut out for them!!

Movies

2010-09-09T06:47:00.000-07:00

Time Travelers Wife...the movie. I'm mesmerized. It's haunting, compelling, and I can't get enough. Have to read the book that I somehow missed along the way. Audrey Neffenegger happens to teach at Columbia College MFA Interdisciplinary Art Program, where I taught Art Appreciation among other things. Interesting.

Connections

2010-09-08T09:25:00.001-07:00

Seems like everything is about connecting these days.......the right carpenter makes magic, the right company delivers immediately, the right dept store has the most gorgeous boots ever... and on sale!!! There are no coincidences and Life is meant to be easy! Made new Goddess of Three long earrings.

zappos

2010-09-08T09:20:00.001-07:00

In an age when I'm left wondering when my "stuff" will arrive, Zappos delivered a cute, affordable, Fossil Leather purse the day After I ordered it!! What service! Plus, they upgraded my standard shipping and made it FREE!! Who are these guys?? They are Awesome!!

New Weekly Class

2010-08-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

Brookfield Craft Center will soon be announcing a Silver PMC Weekly Class, on 4 Thurs, 9:30-1:30, covering Connections. We will explore making PMC chain, as well as the world of "embeddables". Using fine silver tubing in PMC, we can easily create bails, hinges, bezels, and tube rivets. We'll cover granulation, basic wire wrapping bails, making french earwires, beaded wire wrap connectors, and wire clasps. Learn interesting new techniques to expertly complete your designs, starting in late Oct. and into early Nov., 2010.

New Classes Coming to BCC for the Fall!!

2010-08-30T09:30:00.000-07:00

I'll be bringing a class of Silver PMC & Color back to Brookfield Craft Center, on Oct. 23-24, 2010! This great fun experience will cover Keum-boo, the Korean technique of adding 24k gold foil to polished PMC, as well as Prismacolor pencils, polymer clay, fixatives, patina, and colored carbona wax. Add an extra dimension to your work.

Litchfield Jazz Festival

2010-06-18T07:31:00.001-07:00

The Litchfield Jazz Festival, one of the Top 100 Events in the US and Canada, Aug. 6-8, 2010, will be offering a new Fine Arts and Crafts Village. Held at the main stage of Springs Center, on the Kent School Grounds in historic Kent, Ct., I will be there with my new work. Come for an amazing week-end of music, art, food, and camaraderie.

Hours are Fri. 5-10; Sat. 11-10; Sun. 11-10.

Tappan Z Gallery

2010-06-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

I've just delivered a number of new pieces to the Tappan Z Gallery in Tarrytown, NY. Located on Rt 9, just south of Sleepy Hollow, this quaint historic town provides everything within walking distance, including a wonderful gallery filled with gorgeous Fine Art and Craft. Find it on 51 Main St, Tarrytown, NY.

http://www.tappanzgallery.com/

Changing Times

2010-05-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

Brookfield Craft Center, where I taught for 9 yrs is closing its doors. I will be teaching 2 classes at the Washington Craft Center, Ct. in July and Aug.

Lyndhurst Art show was good, with nice weather and buyers turning out for one of a kind art. Looking forward to Paradise City, Northampton, Mass, at the end of this month. New work includes sculptural Talismans, like "The Sea Talisman", shown here.

I'm still teaching private classes, and may be creating group workshops, in my studio, for the fall.

Touchstone

2010-02-25T11:52:00.001-08:00

Here's a sample of my new Touchstone series. This is titled Goddess Touchstone, with my original solar plate textures, and shaped over an actual stone. It hangs from fine silver shaped from a bone, with a luscious green tourmaline overlooking all. Aquamarine and tourmaline beads accent the sterling chain. More to come as I wait for a snowy nor'easter to roll in.

Brookfield Craft Center

2010-01-21T08:44:00.001-08:00

Teaching is in full swing. I've had private classes in my home, and the last week-end of January will find me at Brookfield Craft Center, teaching a Basic PMC class. All new people will start on the wondrous adventure of creating textured pure Fine Silver works of original art with the amazing Precious Metal Clay. Mold it, form it, texture it, and fire it in a kiln at 1650 for 10 min, and you end up with a pure Fine Silver piece of jewelry.

Living on the Edge

2010-01-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

I find myself working in a different way. I go staight to the workbench and start to arrange colors, textures, maybe a sketch, but it's more like creating in the moment. Very interesting way to work, and I feel like a collaborator with the materials.

Happy New Year

2009-12-31T08:10:00.001-08:00

10:00 am, New Year's Eve, Connecticut. Note the last of the Halloween pumpkins on the wall to the right of the old tree stump. 2010 here we come!!!

Commissioned Cuffs

2009-12-18T07:39:00.000-08:00

I've made two 18ga, etched, sterling cuff bracelets for a client. I'm able to draw out the desired names & symbols, adher it to heavy sterling, acid etch for 10 hrs., shape in the hydraulic press, and patina. I also engraved chosen verses on the back. Perfect one of a kind gifts.

Blue Moon of December

2009-12-02T10:02:00.000-08:00

A gorgeous brilliant December full moon, shining on frost covered woods, on a crystal clear night: New England doesn't get much better than this. Plus, the second full moon will glow New Years Eve. Cool!!!

Holiday Open House

2009-11-30T05:42:00.000-08:00

A Big Thanks to all my people who came to my open house this last week-end and support my work. I loved having you in my home/studio, and having time to spend with each of you on your journey. We will again be open this coming week-end, Dec. 5 & 6, from 10-4. Much appreciation and many blessings!!

Tolkien Magic

2009-11-24T07:29:00.001-08:00

Writing from the Tolkien Ring for me, is Magic, Fellowship, inner Truth, Peace, and following your heart. To remember each day, the Magic Essence of who each of us really is, every moment in our gift of life, would be a great goal indeed.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday Open House

2009-11-21T07:43:00.000-08:00

New shapes, new colors, with the Tolkien writing etched on the surface, all to be seen at my Holiday Studio Open House, Nov. 28-29, & Dec. 5-6.

Tolkien Coin is a round of writing, suspended on a sterling chain and handmade fabricated clasp, accented with 24k vermielle gold and shimmering faceted garnet. Perfect for the holidays.

Color & Magic

2009-11-17T10:19:00.001-08:00

New work for my home/studio Holiday Show, has shimmering faceted tourmaline, and luscious aquamarine beads, with 24k gold vermielle accents. The Priestess is a triangle of ancient symbols, Messenger Relic hosts a fine silver bird atop etched, patina copper, while Tolkien Guardian also has a gorgeous pink tourmaline stone from Santa Fe.

Holiday Show at Brookfield Craft Center

2009-11-13T06:28:00.000-08:00

The great Holiday Show is going on at BCC in Ct. From Oct. 31-Dec. 31, buy the best hand made craft at the best value for all your holiday gifts. http://www.brookfieldcraftcenter.org/ Pictured is new work that will be at the center next week, entitled "The Goddess Relic". Goddess names are etched in copper, riveted to an etched backing, patina & colorized, highlighted with aquamarine beads, 24K gold vermielle, and a sterling chaine with fabricated stamped clasp making it 17" long.

New is In

2009-11-12T05:58:00.001-08:00

Life has changed. It's time to redefine ourselves, be our own boss, and keep creating. Expect the unexpected, and know that all the "facts" are shifting, ephemeral elements, each with individual interpretations. It's a good time to create new opportunities.

Navigator Earrings

2009-11-11T06:20:00.000-08:00

The best creation you can make is a happy life.

Color & Magic

2009-11-09T08:53:00.001-08:00

Color & Magic: Writing from the Tolkien Ring, with faceted citron & peridot.

Ironwood Gallery

2009-11-07T06:48:00.000-08:00

First Friday open house, from 5:30-8:00 each month, at Ironwood Gallery was another great success. Wonderful new art exhibited, along with visiting friends, making new acquaintances, and selling fantastic one of a kind art. A great tradition that everyone should experience.

Relics & Artifacts

2009-11-05T06:36:00.000-08:00

New work. This piece has etched wording from the Tolkien Ring, shimmering faceted iolite beads, a sterling stamped fabricated clasp, and sterling chain.
17" long

Amulets & Talismans

2009-09-17T06:49:00.001-07:00

Also have images in Robert Dancik's new book. Name is a bit misspelled, but it's a great book!!

Santa Fe

2009-09-17T06:48:00.001-07:00

Heading for gorgeous Santa Fe for some inspiration, clear skies, and spirit mountains!

New Book

2009-08-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

I'm honored to have 2 of my pieces highlighted in Linda Kaye Moses new book "Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads", published by Creative Publishing International. The Editors did a great job of arranging the work and step-by-step instructions, and Linda did a fantastic job of writing. Her work in the book is phenomenal.

New Web Site

2009-08-05T06:56:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard creating a
new web site: http://www.patgullettdesigns.com.
I've learned so much over the last
month, but I'm pleased with the
outcome. Check it out.

Star Guides

2009-07-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

My inspiration for my Star Guides series comes from this astrolabe, purchased from www.seretandsons.com, during one of our yearly trips to Santa Fe. Much like an Indiana Jones artifact, it is etched brass, with 5 interchangable inner sky maps filled with Arabic writing, symbols, arrows, latitude/longitude, and compass segments. For one who can read the maps, they become guides on the journey.

Paradise City Northampton, Ma.

2009-06-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

Memorial Week-end was a tremendous success!! The weather was gorgeous, the buyers were there to enjoy the week-end of jazz, great art, and wonderful food. Everyone had a great time, with my customers intrigued by my symbolic work, it was non-stop activity. I hope to be there in Oct., for the Fall Northampton Show.

Next up, my work will be in the "Contemporary Alchemy: Artistry in Metal" exhibit at the Lynn Tendler Bignel Gallery, at the Brookfield Craft Center, from June 14-Aug.2. It's a Faculty Invitational Exhibit, featuring 20 artists who have taught at the Craft Center. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, June 14, from 2-4. All in all, lots of fun art happenings going on.

Paradise City Northampton, Ma.

2009-05-07T06:49:00.000-07:00

The Lyndhurst Artrider show last week-end was a great success!!! People came out in droves to buy gifts for themselves and others. Rain doesn't stop the motivated buyers from attending this wonderful show of excellent crafts, music, and great food.

I've just been added to the Paradise City Show, Northampton, which promises to be as good or better. Memorial Week-end will find us in Massachusettes, with jazz bands and gourmet food, as the show runs May 23,24,25.

New Santa Fe Turquoise: Lyndhurst, May 1,2,3

2009-04-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

Here are two new pieces with Santa Fe stones: Chinese Turquoise and sterling silver. The top is from the Time Traveler Series, like a small astrolabe guiding one through the stars. The bottom is from the new Navigator Series, comparable to a compass showing a focused direction. See both these pieces at the Lyndhurst Artrider Fine Arts and Crafts Show, May 1,2,3, in Tarreytown. Located on Rt. 9, on the site of the Lyndhurst Mansion, it's a wonderful show featuring the top art & craft in the nation. I hope to see you there.

Gallery Opening

2009-04-04T06:37:00.000-07:00

Last night's opening at Ironwood Gallery was truly magical. My work was displayed beautifully. I met many new people, old friends, and even one man who knew my work from the art shows that I did in the Chicago area during the '90s!! Amazing how syncronicity brings people together again...and then again. Dinner at the Italian restaurant around the corner, Insieme, was fantastic. Again, this all takes place at 103 Danbury Rd, Copps Hill Commons, Ridgefield, Ct. I'm so happy to be represented by this wonderful gallery, run by the great couple, Betsy & Richard.

First Friday Gallery Opening

2009-03-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

Ironwood Gallery will be hosting an opening, Friday, April 3, 6:00-8:00, introducing my work. How exciting to be part of this wonderful gallery, and to have my work showcased along side incredibly beautiful, museum quality, fine art. I will be there, so if any of my Connecticut people can attend, I'd love to see you. The gallery is located at 103 Danbury Rd, Copps Hill Commons,Ridgefield, Ct, 203-431-3388, or check www.ironwoodgallery.com for more information. Refreshments will be served.

Navigator Series

2009-03-27T06:46:00.000-07:00

The Navigator Series are like compasses, pieces that look as if they "do" something, to guide us on the path of life. Each ancient stone from the Earth, is framed in 14k gold filled wire. Here is Chinese Writing Stone, crystals formed within a black, limestone matrix, perfectly matched. Swirling purple Charoite from Russia, highlight the stamped, gold wire. Each is a Navigational Tool through layers of dimensions of hopes, dreams, and enlightenment.

Time Traveler Series

2009-03-27T06:22:00.000-07:00

Here are some new pieces in the Time Traveler Series. I have an intricate, astrolabe from the 1800's, that shows directions, and coordinates with stars and time, for those who can read it. These pieces seem to mark various bearings or locations, as they frame fossils and stones created by the Earth over millions of years. Our past is our present, when we wear stones birthed deep inside Mother Earth.

Display Idea

2009-03-22T10:00:00.001-07:00

A gallery owner gave me a great idea for displaying my work in a way that allows the buyer to shop within their price range. Display the pieces according to price range, grouping all pieces from the $50-$150 range together, with a small sign in one that reads $50-$150, and in the next case, $151-$250, and so on. Buyers will be drawn to the case within their price range, and you can better serve them with pieces they can afford.

Ironwood Gallery

2009-03-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

I am now represented by Ironwood Gallery, in Ridgefield, Ct. They are a fantastic gallery filled with incredible fine art craft pieces. I'm honored to be a part of their work. Run by Betsy Halliday and Richard Herrmann, this was the first gallery we scoped out after moving here from Chicago. We bought a wonderful Robert Dancik pendant at that time. So to find my one-of-a-kind pieces, just make a visit to Ironwood Gallery, 103 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, Ct., open Fri-Sat from 11-5, and Sun. 12-5. 203-431-3388. http://www.ironwoodgallery.com/. And don't forget their wonderful first Friday of the month gallery openings. The images are Jewel of the Orient, with a luscious purple charoite, and Secret Garden, hosting a Chinese Turquoise with peridot and tourmaline accents.

Sea Glass

2009-01-21T08:02:00.000-08:00

I've been busy teaching! One student wanted to set Sea Glass, so here are pieces that I created for that series of classes. I especially like the sterling, stamped "caps". The wire wrap also worked well with the colored glass. Some are greener than this image shows.

Successful Holiday Show!

2008-12-15T07:02:00.001-08:00

I had a great Holiday Show, held as an Open Studio in our magic Connecticut home in the woods. Some of my best customers came out to visit, and share in refreshments and joy of the Season.

It's like a big Holiday Party, and I will be hosting one every year, probably during the first week-end of Dec. Gifts ranged from $10-$12 items of Magic Hat keychains & bookmarks, on up to the newest, creative art jewelry. Thanks to all who made the trip, and made the show a great success.

Holiday Open House

2008-12-08T06:01:00.001-08:00

This week-end I'll be hosting a Holiday Open Studio at my place in the woods of Connecticut. New work will be highlighted along with many gift items. Sat & Sun, Dec. 13 & 14, 10-4. Pictured images are "Tribal Staffs".
Email me for directions.

Spirit House

2008-12-08T05:57:00.000-08:00

An exquisite charoite stone suspends from a forged neck ring. I couldn't pass up this gorgeous purple specimen. Doing it justice was the trick. A faceted iolite hangs freely above it, echoing the blue purple color. Gold vermielle wire adds an accent of color to the stamped neckring.

Orient Express

2008-11-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

Orient Express frames my Oriental Coin pieces, and embellishes them with Vermielle, brass, and fresh water pearls. 24k Gold accentuates the pieces themselves, highlighting the texture. The pendant is 2 3/4"long x 1 3/4" wide, with the earrings being 2" long x 1 1/4" wide.

Fossil Sand Dollar

2008-11-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

Something about Fossil Sand Dollars is intriguing. That they resemble scrimshaw, an ancient map, or an engraving, draws me in to create one of a kind pieces. This one is surrounded by stamped, HP formed sterling, with pearl & citron accents on a forged neck ring.

Variation on a Theme: The Boat

2008-11-02T07:32:00.000-08:00

Crossing Over is a variation on the Boat theme. This piece is stamped, formed in a hydraulic press, sterling, with faceted iolite briolettes shimmering like water. The boat has become such a powerful symbol for me on so many levels. It's a way to flow through life, as well as a symbol connecting other worlds. The blue-purples of the iolite are fascinating to me. They are also untreated, which is another draw.

The Garden

2008-11-02T07:26:00.000-08:00

I bought this incredible piece of Chinese Turquoise in Santa Fe one summer. The flower shapes within it, drew me in to create tree like figures above, and toumaline bead blooms to echo the natural design of the turquoise. I hope I've done justice to the stone itself.

Art,Cycles,& R&R???

2008-10-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

The Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show in Providence, RI, found itself neighbors to a Tattoo, Motorcycle, and loud Rock & Roll Convention, with thin walls separating the two!!!! The RICC event planner surely must know that the great fine artists who paid good money to exhibit, and they were a group of really top-of-their-field artists, must carry on conversations in order to sell the work. Throbbing music gave the artist's vocal cords a work out. The work available was outstanding, especially the jewelry and woodworking.

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER!

2008-10-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

Doug Foulkes never ceases to create beautiful images, that help me get into choice shows. He can be reached at 203-775-0496, http://www.douglasfoulke.com/. These are new images of "Spirit Boat", the pendant with the earrings. The mixed metals of NuGold Brass, Fine and Sterling Silver, create a warm framework for the amethyst and peridot stones.

GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER!

2008-10-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Doug Foulkes does a great job photographing jewelry. His expertise lies in shooting advertising layouts for catalogs & magazines, but he is branching out into jewelry, and I highly recommend his work. He's located in Ct, and can be reached at 203-775-0496. He does have a website, so google the man.

New England Color

2008-10-19T05:30:00.000-07:00

We are surrounded by color!! The trees are brilliant as the air gets crisper, and the winds a bit raw. A gorgeous transition time!! Time to start the first fire for the season!!

NuGold With Sterling

2008-10-19T05:24:00.000-07:00

NuGold is a brass alloy, also called Merlin's Gold, which contrasts nicely with sterling or fine silver. It solders like sterling, and has a warm glow.

Spirit Boat is a new piece, hot off the bench. Boats have always held a power of transition from this world to the Otherworld. Birds are the guardians, protectors. Something similar was created in Celtic art around 500BC. Another of my Winged Ones Series.

Brookfield Craft Center

2008-09-28T05:32:00.001-07:00

I'll be teaching a Basic PMC class this coming week-end at Brookfield, Ct. I'll also have some new work at the Brookfield Holiday show, running from Nov. 1-Dec. 24, 2008. Come to the quaint cluster of historic red barn buildings to buy all your one of a kind, hand crafted in America, Christmas gifts.

Colored Copper Article

2008-09-28T05:28:00.001-07:00

My article in Art Jewelry Magazine, November issue, is out on the stands. View various techniques to colorize copper, and add it to any number of creative pieces. Art Jewelry is a great magazine filled with ideas from marketing your work, to new creative techniques.

Creative Arts Workshop

2008-09-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

I'll be having work in the Creative Arts Workshops Holiday Show, New Haven, Ct. The Gala opening is Nov. 7, and the work will be available thru Dec. 24, 2008. They have a great gallery exhibit space. Buy a wonderful, original piece of art, and be contributing to classes and coming exhibits at CAW.

Direct connection to Ann Young

2008-09-26T05:54:00.000-07:00

http://marinadedave.wordpress.com/2008/08/31/the-bird-lady-of-altamonte-springs/

Please use the above to directly link to the wonderful Bird Lady of Altamonte Springs. She is loved by many, and is now working with us on the other side of the veil. We will miss her life presence, but are blessed to have her spirit.

Ann Young, The Bird Lady of Altamonte Springs

2008-09-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

A wonderful woman has passed to the other side. Ann Young, known as the Bird lady of Altamonte Springs, in Florida, was loved by many, an inspiration to all, and the savior to hundreds of baby birds. Read about her at www.marinadedave.wordpress.com.

Today I found a wild turkey feather left on my deck, and yesterday I completed the piece I thought should be called Thunderbird. But now I think it's more like the first in my "Winged Ones" series, and its name is "Spirit". Today I received an e-mail from a woman who had "stumbled" across my www.howlingmoonstudio.com site, telling me about Ann Young. Many syncronicities coming together..........don't you think?

New Work: Thunderbird

2008-09-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

This is a new piece I've just completed with a gorgeous pink tourmaline on top, one of my Wheel of Life pieces in the center, and carved bone hanging at the bottom. Small pink & green tourmalines dangle from the top of the neck ring, like little stars over the majestic Thunderbird. Each piece names itself, and I just kept hearing "Thunderbird" for this one. It's about 4" long, on a forged neck ring. Now to make matching earrings!!

Forest was Alive

2008-08-30T08:34:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, while Dave worked on rebuilding our deck that we discovered was built with untreated wood, out trotted 3 deer. One with antlers, one young female, and a spotted fawn prancing & leaping, all headed towards our apple trees. They weren't timid with us being right there, 20 feet away. They hung around, in & out of the forest, for the better part of the day. Then a yellow chested Marmot wandered out, eating his way over to our apples also. Cute, big like a woodchuck, with a black mask face, striped body, black furry tail. We did look this up in our Ct. animals resource. At the end of the day, with the garage doors open, an iridescent green hummingbird flew into the window area, and couldn't find the way out! He kept flying into the window. With some gentle guidance with a broom, we got him into a bucket, clamped a cardboard on the bottom, and took it far out into the yard. He laid there, and we thought maybe he had a heart attack or something, but finally saw him blink. After a few moments, he stood up, and flew off to live another day.

Wonderful Tapas Bar

2008-08-24T07:45:00.000-07:00

While in Philly, Dave & I walked the historic district, and discovered THE MOST WONDERFUL TAPAS BAR ever!!! The atmosphere was dark wood, dim lights, candles, and fantastic aromas. This was Sunday evening, after the show. Amada, 217 Chestnut Street, 215-625-2450, www.amadarestaurant.com. We had the the greatest artichoke with perfectly melted manchengo cheese, skewers of roasted chicken with sweet peppers, roasted mushrooms with eggplant, and platter of cheeses and nuts antipasto, complimented with the smoothest Calatayund, Petit Verdot, Langa 2005. The staff, timing of each dish, presentation, and ambiance were superb. We can't wait return.

Wholesale NEW One-of-a-Kind Show NY

2008-08-17T08:17:00.000-07:00

Great new Show added onto the scene! Held at NY's Merchandise Mart, 7 W. 34th St, 11th Floor, these people really know how to treat their buyers!!! Mimosa's were flowing, Free lunch provided, $10 back for any Grand Central train ticket shown, free coffee, water, snacks, and great, roomy ambiance. Since it's the same week-end as the NY Gift show, buyers don't have to go far for the experience. Start at the One of a Kind, then take either their free cute trolley shuttles to the Javits Center, OR a free limo to the piers!! Have Fun!!!http://oneofakindwholesaleshow.com/

Source/Consciousness

2008-08-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

It's interesting, but a letter from my Aunt, definitively stating the nationality of my paternal grandmother, has led me on a Odyssey. The map of 1910 Europe, is anything but definitive! Borders flow, nationalities changed from one village to another. Bottom line, every country has been overrun by many others. We have become truly a global race. We are our language, our beliefs, our traditions, our memories, plus what ever we want to be. We are all of it, and we are none of it. It's all another creation, a play we participate in for awhile. It's all choice.

"We've already entered the era of extreme transparency and given the widespread of technology, our clarity of vision can only expand. With the once shrouded world bathed in so much light, it would...'be fruitless to try to hamper how we look at the Earth from non sovereign space.' GeoEye VP Mark Brender, Discover Aug. 08

Technology mirrors Consciousness

2008-08-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Baby racoons found the leftover bread!!

Philly Show

2008-08-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

What an experience!! Met great artists and buyers, experienced an easy move in/out, and now comes the follow up with contacts, and filling orders. I've learned advertising is a must, and show specials (where items are grouped in collections for the buyers) go a long way toward making sales.

I buy my "green" silver and gold from Hoover & Strong (environmentally conscious processing!), with some product from Rio Grande and Fire Mountain Gems. Pioneer Gem Corporation, out of Auburn, Wa., provides some great gemstones with very competitive pricing. Another is Kingsley North Inc., in Michigan, for quality small stones.

Now to get orders filled, and work ready for upcoming Holiday shows. Just keep on Keepin On.

Art Jewelry Article November 2008

2008-07-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

My new article, "Copper-Coloring Techniques," will appear in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry Magazine. It's loaded with samples and ideas for a variety of coloring materials to create your heart's desire.

New Wholesale Line

2008-07-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

New Wholesale Line
I've just created a new wholesale line for the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, held this coming Aug. 2,3,4. If you are a gallery or shop, and attending the BMAC, find me in Booth 1115. If you can't attend, e-mail me your gallery name, address with zip, phone, and Resale Tax ID number, to receive a password protected price list and catalog.
If you are new to Howling Moon Studio, check out my work at http://www.howlingmoonstudio.com/. Thanks for visiting.