I create art because it pours out of me. The urge to create, to be a part of the natural beauty of this world gives me reason.
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My favorite art to create is jewelry. See, Jewelry is about more than aesthetic beauty. Jewelry can also have healing abilities, can be an heirloom and can be something that connects to a memory that you will have forever. I do use many types of different Gemstones for their amazing metaphysical benefits. I also am an avid user of different types of glass. I make sure to use quality components to make unique pieces that are great for your health, your everyday style and special occasions.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature mostly, but there are times that people will inspire me to want to create a piece. It can be a person's skin tone, what a person is wearing or a hair accessory. It can be someone's illness or general state of mental and physical health. I can just know that someone desires to have jewelry that doesn't have access to buying any. It can also be someone that has something dear to them that needs to be enhanced or restored. So, I guess, the real answer is, Iife.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would go to Chicago to visit my family members. I have not had the means to go see many of my elders who are ill or have passed away. I would definitely, anonymously, put money in my mom's account (no matter what she needs that's the only way she would take it). I would take care of my household and my crazy animal brood. We have been struggling for a while. I would also finally be able to advertise for my jewelry business. And, finally, I would save a third of the money.
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