fall's last breath

i must confess... these photos are from a couple weeks ago.

the colors were brilliant

the snow, fresh.

i wanted to share them here... it's my favorite seasonal transition :)

hope you enjoy!

artist playtime: allowing for time to make non-functional work

we artists need to make things that are our own. from time to time.

i am always enthused to see my work journey around the country and globe -
to be enjoyed by the caring hands (ears & necks) of others.
little pieces of me going where i never dreamed of.

but sometimes... i need to PLAY
lose the deliberateness and thought that goes into making something for someone else to enjoy


these are what have popped up over the last 2 years in my sacred
"play time"

they remind me of things i've collected while combing the beach,
hiking on trails, or happened upon in gardens.
nothing really in particular.
not functional.
just created for the pure enjoyment
of their shape, color, and texture.


do you ever create things without "purpose?"
just for the pure enjoyment.

thoughtfully,
Lynsey xx

making a your wedding day special for all... custom color bridesmaid / wedding jewelry

Congratulations
on finding the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.
me-oh-my, Weddings are expensive!
however, Brides don't want to sacrifice the quality
and loveliness of their special day

So how about a deal
on some one-of-a-kind handmade enamel necklaces
that can be matched to your wedding colors?

YES, please!
Now receive 25% off when you order 4 of more bridesmaid necklaces
Really? Really.

a special gift from me to you and those you hold dear.

xo,
Lynsey

up excitment! down prices! 25%-40% off

hello lovelies!
some exciting news to speak of this morning...
(disclaimer: this is my first video)

while patrick and i are reading ourselves for our trip across the West, my shop is also preparing to be on vacation for a couple weeks.

so now there's a very special offer: almost every piece in my shop is on sale at 25%-40% off.
seriously.
i've only had one other sale in my shop, so that will tell you how often these chances come about.
hope you're able to take advantage of this special event, & give these handmade enamel pieces some wonderful homes!
did i put enough links for you to find my jewelry? here you are, friends:
http://www.VerreEncore.etsy.com

thanks so much!
x's & o's!~

Midnight Oil

hi all!

i have a second to let you know what i'm up to... and am excited to show you my first multiple-block woodcut print!

currently in printmaking class, we're working with carving wood to create these lovely printing blocks. the imagery is always up to the creator, but this assignment asked us to use at least four different overlaying woodblocks & to play with colors. (no black ink allowed)

i might do a little show & tell about the process and what each step looks like later on, but for now, here's the final product. not the best photo, but you get the idea of overlapping color and images to create interesting changes and gradients of color and shape.

although i was in the studio till 4 am... working 10-14 hour days, i'm so happy the midnight oil paid off!

hope you all had a great 4th!