The Shadow of Gold
Looking uncomfortable new truths straight in the eye seems to be the best option, I figure. Not having shied away from difficult topics in the past on this blog (nor in my life), this ...
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I am a Goldsmith
Sometimes people are surprised that I call myself a goldsmith, since I also work with silver. I thought I’d demystify that discussion for you. There are two main reasons for the decision to use ...
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Square One
Materials and Process – Passions of a Goldsmith – that was the title of my graduating exhibition at NSCAD University’s Anna Leonowens Gallery in 2004. So long ago! Good early perception, though: I already ...
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One-off Valentine’s
What is the history of Valentine’s Day? Probably some commercial endeavour. Or the lack of a mid-winter holiday? Or a combination of both? Perhaps it doesn’t matter. And while many folks may end up ...
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Love from Coast to Coast, and over the pond!
I just finished two outdoor summer art markets: first in Halifax, then in Vancouver, British Columbia, returning today from the West Coast. As much as I enjoy making things in my studio, it is ...
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Two very different cities – Two very different necklaces
Oh my goodness, it’s been so long since I wrote. I had told you about three of the one-of-a-kind pieces I create for [email protected], but I have yet to tell you about the last ...
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Pieces about two more European cities: ‘Paris’ and ‘Berlin’
Ah, and it continues: more new pieces, about more cities: ‘Paris’, and ‘Berlin’. Photo credit goes to Christina Arsenault in Halifax. Two more pieces will follow in my next post! Here is ‘Paris’: I spent ...
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Trunk Show at the Designer Craft Shop
I love turkey! It’s been grand to eat it every day since our big dinner on Saturday. My daughters brought their best friends – it was a fabulous time! But now it’s back to ...
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Vancouver, here I come!
I am terribly excited to head to West Vancouver once more, to show my work at the Art Market, as part of the beautiful Harmony Arts Festival. I attended this event two years ago, and ...
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