Commissions:
A great way to work
and buy. . .
Folks often find it difficult to bring
themselves to work with an artist to
commission a piece of work. . . either for
themselves or for a loved one.  This is
utterly understandable. It's not common in
our culture. We feel like we don't really
know what we want. We don't want to talk
to an artist. We don't want to pay an arm
and a leg for work.

Well. Here's the good news. It's often less
expensive to work directly with an artist,
because they only have to pay their own
overhead. . .not a gallery's. . .and not
fees for booths which can be quite
expensive.

And many artists (me!) really enjoy the
process of commissions. What colors do
you like to wear? What size jewelry are
you comfortable with? What kind of dog
do you have? Whatever!

For me, the added advantage is that I get
to know a new person, think about them,
consider their personalities and tastes,
and make something unique for them.
This process often challenges me, taking
me in new directions. And the client has a
piece of work made explicitly with them in
mind. . .as unique and idiosyncratic as
they are. Everyone Wins!
Lovers had these two
lovely bracelets made for
them. . .
River Cross and chain.  
Nugold. A 70th birthday
present For A's Dad, who is
a Lutheran Minister. Pebble
is from Idaho. Etched scene
is a photograph of the Boise
River. Hand forged chain.
Shauna's River. A
Christmas gift from
wonderful D. Pierced
sterling with cloisonne,
peridot.
J.'s Desert. A Christmas gift
for a lady who loves the
Western sagebrush
environment.
Redefining Precious