Gloria is an amazing person. She seems to know almost everything about every plant around her house! I could feel her love of nature while listening to her speak about the flowers, leaves, and colors of the foliage as she took us on a tour of their property.
Her love of nature is reflected in her work. This Strawberry Leaf Pendant was made with sterling silver clay and she used a real strawberry leaf to imprint the design.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25520660
This maple leaf pendant was created in the same manner and then "selectively oxidized" to further define the leaf.
Gloria shows her imagination in her description of the jasper she used as a focal in this necklace.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38055021
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16144800
The Petunia Pearl Necklace and earrings use handmade focals from another Etsy artist. I love the amethyst color and the imagination Gloria used in creating these pieces.
One of the things I admire about Gloria is how she loves to learn new things. She has been working hard on her stained glass creations recently and has a perfect piece in her shop for Valentine's Day.
Stop by and visit Hemlock Hollow, and also Gloria's vintage shop, Frogpond Vintage.
What a talent!!..I love how she uses real leaves to make her pendants, they're beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat feature on a talented artist and great team mate!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Jill! You make me blush.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special blog about Gloria. She is a very talented
ReplyDeletelady and we are lucky to have her on our team.