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Design Elements

2011-06-16T20:10:00.000-07:00

I was cleaning out some drawers and ran across some notes that I had taken from a design class many many many years ago. (I won't mention how long ago this was but the paper has a slight yellow color.)

I read over the notes and realized that these design elements would apply to jewelry design as well. So I thought I would post my notes.

There are 5 basic design elements.
Line
Shape
Form
Color
Texture

Lines can be straight, diagonal or curved.
Shapes are line that are closed. For example a circle or a rectangle or a triangle.
Form has three dimensions: length x width x depth
Color - the characteristics are hue, value, and intensity.
Texture is the surface quality. For example, is it rough or smooth. Texture creates visual interest.

There are other elements: Repetition, Balance, Scale, Porpotion, Space, Emphasis, Unity, Movement, and Repetition.

I will do more research and give more information on the other elements.

But that's all for now.

Mother's Day Special

2010-04-28T18:54:00.000-07:00

For all orders get a 10% discount and free shipping to the United States from now until Mother's Day. Just put BLOG in the comments or special instructions.

Link to my jewelry sites (Etsy, ArtFire, and 1000Markets) via my website: http://www.artwrkzstudio.com/

Colin arrived on Wed 2/24

2010-02-27T18:10:00.001-08:00

Our first grandchild was born this past Wednesday. He weighed in at 8 lb 7 oz and has a head full of hair. He is so sweet and I can't wait till he is big enough to stay with "Nana". Needless to say, I haven't been in my studio in about a week.

I did get some glass cabs made and there are several green ones that are really neat looking. I think that I am going to make a seed bead bezel on one of them and then wrap one in wire. Hopefully, I can post a picture when I get them finished.

Oh I have 2 new selling venues...1000Markets and ArtFire. Check them out as I do not have any duplicate pieces on the sites. Each site has different jewelry. Just click on the links below.

1000Markets

ArtFire

Have a great day and remember...life is too short for the ordinary.

Donna

It's been a while

2010-02-12T18:33:00.000-08:00

WOW, I cannot believe how fast time is flying by. I noticed the date on the last blog and could not believe that it was 9 months ago. That is long enough to have a baby...oh wait..there is a baby...not mine but my first grandchild..he is expected to be here within the next week I hope.

Let' see, I haven't really done much for the Living Large line..the inspiration just isn't there yet. I tried a few things but just was not satisfied.

But I did create some small gemstone pendants called Gemmee's. I currently have them on Etsy. They are really neat! Here is a picture of one of them. I hope to get some creative juices flowing and create some more pieces. Maybe some inspiration will come for my Living Large line.

Here is the link to my etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/shop/artwrkz

First Living Large piece inprocess

2009-05-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

I am in the process of creating the first piece of the Living Large jewelery collection. Hopefully I will get it completed by this week end and post the picture.

Later...

Donna

Designing a Collection

2009-04-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

The past few days I have been trying to come up with a new line of jewelry. I have almost decided to create a "Living Large" collection. This collection will feature jewelry on a larger scale than I normally make. Not only will this collection be for the larger woman but for anyone who likes "living large".

As I get these pieces designed and made, I will post pictures either here or on my website.

till later....

Donna

Welcome

2009-04-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

I just want to extend a warm welcome to everyone. Hopefully, in addition to blogging about my designs, I can bring you helpful and resourceful information to those interested in handmade wire artistry jewelry.

till next time.....