Vintage or steampunk?!
Recently I made a few jewellery pieces that could fit into a number of style categories. I would class them as vintage style, however others may … Continue reading Vintage or steampunk?!
Category: Blog
Jacob’s Veg photo selected for exhibition
Sometimes emails can bring amazing news…One such email came into my “Junk” box of all places with the title:” Congratulations!” – you gotta love spam filters. … Continue reading Jacob’s Veg photo selected for exhibition
December 2018 action on Redbubble
This year in December two of my pieces were sold somewhere in the USA and the UK. It is always heart warming to see that someone … Continue reading December 2018 action on Redbubble
A walk about on Brick Lane
On 2nd of September this year I visited the “Mostly white” photo exhibition by Gurushots. The exhibition was held just off Brick Lane in East London. Below are some of the pictures captured in the local area. Some can be bought as … Continue reading A walk about on Brick Lane
Website…
I haven’t uploaded much in the past few months as I have been thinking whether to move to a new website provider or not. In the end I decided to stay put. What you will notice is that the home … Continue reading Website…
Skirtbike event
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Saving lives
When was the last time you helped out?! One of my friends is a regular blood donor. She spoke to me about joining forces with her this week. Where wewent to donate, they were in dire need of my blood … Continue reading Saving lives
GDPR
Hey guys…any users from the EU (European union) that are following me? The general data protection regulation is coming online on the 25th May 2018. Have you seen the headlines? Have you read the GDPR compliant policies on all of the websites that you are using? Have you retained all that information? Do you know your rights? And do you know your responsibility? I found this site very useful: https://www.eugdpr.org/ Have a read; you may learn some new things; you never knew you needed to know. Suffice to say – you are now the one who can control what others hold … Continue reading GDPR
Check out this TED Talk
I never thought of this before, especially as i am multi-lingual. Worth a watch! Lera Boroditsky: How language shapes the way we think https://go.ted.com/CUvf Learn more about watching TED Talks on all of your favorite platforms: https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/ted-talks/ways-to-get-ted-talks Continue reading Check out this TED Talk
Thoughts for 2018
2018; a new year; new challanges. I can’t believe it is already March; where have the weeks gone?! You haven’t heard from me for a while on this site; that does not mean that I have been inactive. I ahve … Continue reading Thoughts for 2018
Wrapping it up for Christmas 2017 – only until 15th December
Not long left until Christmas time is here for Christians across the globe. It is a time to spend with family and friends. It is a … Continue reading Wrapping it up for Christmas 2017 – only until 15th December
Pink opal pendant
This simple yet elegant silver pendant is made using 0.99 silver wire. 7g of wire was intertwined for a simple elegant design. The centre stage … Continue reading Pink opal pendant
Inspirational meetings
Sometimes we come across the most amazing opportunities, and if we truly give it a go we can find ourselves surrounded by the most amazing people. Today I took part in an event organised by the Guardian for “Business Made … Continue reading Inspirational meetings
Discount code for Etsy Shop
‘Tis the season for giving. So why not give handmade jewellery to that special someone. With Code XMAS 2017 – you can get 10% off when you spend £20 online at Esty. This could mean free shipping for anyone buying … Continue reading Discount code for Etsy Shop
Christmas collection
This amazing limited edition collection was available to buy on my Etsy Christmas 2017. A new collection will be created for 2018. As I believe in … Continue reading Christmas collection
Christmas cheer starts with a thought for a loved one
Hello everyone; I have been working hard to bring something new to my jewellery collection. I will be introducing a limited edition set of Christmas decorations. The wire wrapped one dimensional Christmas decorations will be launched this coming Saturday on … Continue reading Christmas cheer starts with a thought for a loved one
A holiday to recharge the creative batteries
Sometimes getting away is useful. Holiday can mean beaches or city breaks. This time enjoying the European city of Cluj Napoca. From the hills you forget … Continue reading A holiday to recharge the creative batteries
The excitement of a sale
Sometimes all it takes is one brief email to lift your day. This elegant and yet simple pendant sold on Etsy, and will be going to … Continue reading The excitement of a sale
Back to basics with Bulk Market
This blog entry today is about a local shop in London. One of my friends, Ingrid, has opened the Bulk Market shop in Hackney. The ethos … Continue reading Back to basics with Bulk Market
Wiki loves monuments
I am not sure if you are aware but Wiki in the month of September tries to encourage photographers from the whole world to contribute to … Continue reading Wiki loves monuments
I am not gudging I am just a cat
You can enter into a conversation on this title via my Patreon page. Join the conversation! Let’s explore what this may meant to you! Let’s exchange … Continue reading I am not gudging I am just a cat
Monetisation…continued
A few days back i was encouraging people to share artist pages and engage in discussion about them, by way of increasing sales and therefore supporting … Continue reading Monetisation…continued
Digital monatisation and income
As we all have an ever growing digital footprint. So is technology changing the way art and creative products are sold. Some of us dable in … Continue reading Digital monatisation and income
Photography portfolios
As a photographer I am always trying to promote my art. And as we all know everyone is a photographer nowadays. How do you then get … Continue reading Photography portfolios
Mastering a new style
Have you ever had the urge to further your creative horizons? This weekend I put my creativity to the test. I bought some new little “pieces” … Continue reading Mastering a new style
The creative journey so far…
In March this year; I was announcing in another blog post that my creativity will work on incorporating beach found stones and shells and glass shards. … Continue reading The creative journey so far…
Creative holiday
A holiday can either be a quiet adventure roaming the streets of one exotic country on this beautiful Earth. Sometimes however it also offers a bit of time to be creative, thus not only relaxing and recharging one’s batteries, but … Continue reading Creative holiday
The joy of recognition
All of us gain our image of self from all around us. When we do a job well and someone tells us about it, we believe … Continue reading The joy of recognition
Holiday jewelry
All of us deserve a holiday, even our jewelry needs to be taken on some of out travels, to be shown off to the world. My heart shaped piece is enjoying the old city in Lisbon. You can but this piece if you so wish on my Heart shaped pendant. For my full collection just browse the Jewelry section of my website. Continue reading Holiday jewelry
Weekend thoughts
The weekend is the time when I have time to create or indeed look after my online Esty shop. It is a time when I can sit down; forget about the day job and do what I like best – using my imagination. Using my hands to make jewelry pieces; and use my camera to then publish my work. My Etsy shop is called Artistic Ambivalence – I called it such because i find it very difficult to just do one type of creative art. I like photography – as you saw with some of my images; but I also … Continue reading Weekend thoughts
The perfect gift
Now that we all managed to get through the winter holidays; Christmas is over; new year’s is over; we have all set our goals and wishes … Continue reading The perfect gift
A new piece for the start of the year – the wire wrapping process
Creativity does not take a break; whether its New Year’s Eve or not. This pendant with black onyx and red coral was started on 31st December with the hope for a prosperous and amazing 2017. And it is befitting to create a piece with these two materials as they both have a positive metaphysical quality; if you believe in it. Coral is associated with emotional healing because of its watery home; and the black onyx absorbs and transforms negative energy, and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy. I am posting this not yet finished piece so that i … Continue reading A new piece for the start of the year – the wire wrapping process
A new year a new begining
Some may say that they would like to see the back of 2016 as it was filled with a lot of negative vibes; celebrities leaving the stage; wars waged won and lost; globally life is more volatile than perhaps a year ago. I say each year brings with itself new challenges and new beginnings; if we each do one good deed; show one smile; look after one other person than just ourselves; we can improve the outcomes for many. Wish you all a prosperous; peaceful; happy new year. Continue reading A new year a new begining
Merry Christmas
As Christmas is getting closer and closer I wish you all blessed time with family and friends. Those who celebrate other festivities throughout the year wish you all an amazing time surrounded by family and friends. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone! Continue reading Merry Christmas
Black Friday offer on my Etsy shop
Hi everyone. Across the globe Black Friday sales are in full swing this weekend. I decided that all shoppers from the UK will have free shipping … Continue reading Black Friday offer on my Etsy shop
Curves and style
Sometimes it takes a few tries for something intricate to be created. The three pieces that i present to you are the latest in my endeavor to perfect my craft. Some would say they are in line with the “steampunk” fashion trend. The curves in the wires gives it them a more sophisticated appearance. Gone are the straight lines with simple wiring; and in come the intricate; the curvy, the complicated strands. Two of the pieces contain 3 beads each – one with two clear Swarovski Crystals and a blue glass bead; one with three blue Swarovski crystals; and one … Continue reading Curves and style
The winner’s medal – the creative process
Saturdays are my creative days. Having a full time job, the weekends are all about creativity. I sometimes doodle whilst talking on the phone or in meetings, and at times I turn them into jewelry. Above you can see the breakdown of the pendant the weaves used to create the details and the shape. Below you can see some of the steps in action. The original drawing just had a circle with v-lines cutting it through. I knew that this could be a pendant the moment the doodle took shape. All in all it took me 6 hours to weave … Continue reading The winner’s medal – the creative process
Pearly strands continued…
This pendant was the starting point. A pearl encased in copper wrapping. I thought of turning it into a set; hoping that it can be re-created … Continue reading Pearly strands continued…
One two three four….
This is a piece of jewellery i have been working on for some time. I made the pendant a number if months ago. It is made using a stone i picked up on the beach in the South of France many moons ago. The wrapping is copper wire, and the “beads” are infact black coloured fresh ware pearls. I knew that the pendant would lendvitself to a custom made chain to give it an authentic look. Making the chain was the slightly longer process. I knew it needed a less polished look than a chain with round links. So I … Continue reading One two three four….
Pearly strands
This piece is a work in progress which will culminate in being a set of earrings and a pendant. I have a center piece which now needs to be turned into a finished object. I know that this design appeals to me and hopefully appeals to my viewers.; though I am not sure of the next step as yet. I have experimented turning it into an earring and has not worked out yet. A work in progress indeed. Continue reading Pearly strands
