About me
With a history in Interior Decorating and Graphic Design, and raising 3 children, I put a hold on time creating art. Now that they have grown, I asked myself how I could reinvent my talents and fulfill that void. A friend asked me to take a class in precious metal clay jewelry with her. Little did I know, it would reinvent the new me with this wonderful new medium of moldable metals. It included illustrating, designing, sculpting, crafting and creating a beautiful finished piece of wearable art. I add color with different metals, cabochons and beads. It lit a fire in me and I can’t get enough.
Creating different lines of jewelry is a heartfelt goal. It’s like branches of a tree that keep growing and reaching while their roots keep them grounded. Growing up on the East Coast, big trees, thick forests, beautiful lakes, and fresh air were my life. Finding deserted cabins while hiking was a common thing. I was always fascinated how these vacant structures took on a new life. Deserted and neglected by humans, nature took over. They were supported by vines and trees and painted by years of wear and tear, moss and green overgrowth. Even though through time the architecture had slipped, worn and broken down, it was still incredibly beautiful and inspires me to this day. I find myself wondering who looked through those windows, walked through those doors and wandered down those pathways.
In my work, I find myself gravitating
towards wood grains, patinated metal,
cracked cement, beautiful earthy
textures, beads and cabochon's made
of natural stones and muted colors.
Natural and rustic with a side of
bling = regrowth/rebirth.
I love to create curiosity in my pieces.
For people to tap into their energy
and to feed their imagination.
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-Susan Dees