Self Reminder

inspiration

One more reason I love Oakland

This is a nice little in the paper about the changing nature of Oakland - there is a positive influence art/creativity can provide to a community.  I love that I live here and can participate!
check it out below (wishing I had a photo to go with it)
Oaklands journey from seedy to sizzling

going back to my roots

Years ago I left my job as a consumer educator to become a jeweler.  It was an incredible challenge and I'm so glad that I had that experience. Even though I moved on, I never stopped creating.  Now I'm again offering my jewelry creations, this time on Etsy.  take a look!   (this is an example of a free form crocheted necklace)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DorieMeister

Befriending your emotions through art

Different kind of ending and beginning

 

I am delighted to share that I just sold this birdcage necklace.  After having it with me for a while, It feels so good to imagine this piece going to a new home. 


After some time polishing and examining it, I decided it should spend some time with Green Tara  energizing before I ship it out in the morning.


I also love that this person found me through a Gallery display of my artwork and jewelry designs on International Expressive Arts Therapy Association website - they traveled through my own website and made a connection - now this necklace is their own valentines day appreciation. 

Mentors

Lynne Merchant - wire artist  One of the most creative woman I know.  She taught me to bend wire into jewelry, wrapping rocks and beach glass - She also inspired me to be more creative with my designs - to feel that creativity is a natural part of life.

I'm delighted to find her still making her beautiful works in San Diego

I feel a lot of gratitude for what I've learned from her

not to mention the wire work and genius of Alexander Calder
thanks