Bloodstones

Bloodstones are said to allow their wearer to capture the power of the rain in order to heal ones sorrows-

After reading this statement I immediately thought about woven nets or chains that are used to capture rain for drinking water. I'm inspired to combine these two concepts together as I continue in my journey to find healing in art and jewelry.

Back at it

Ive been weaving over spring break. I had to pay for college tuition this semester since  I ran out of loans and it has counted for every penny to my name. After borrowing a little money from my dad I was able to get wire and I've been happily weaving. It's a welcomed distraction from the approaching deadline for tuition. Just keep weaving (:

Daily Inspiration

I took a little stroll down memory lane last week with one of my very best friends that I grew up with. We've both been feeling a little overwhelmed lately so we decided to take a walk to a familiar place that once was one of our favorite places. We spent many hours under this bridge, swimming in the creek on the other side of this wall. This painting was a friendly reminder of peace to us since we both keep a small hamsa token with us in our daily lives. Sometimes inspirations are found in unlikely places, we just have to remind ourselves to slow down and notice them.

Design Student Exhibition

Last night was the Design Student Exhibition at Buffalo State College. I am honored to have been apart of this show. I am always so proud to show off the work of my fellow classmates. How blessed I am to know them and to watch their talents develop. It is bittersweet to think that this may be my last show at Buffalo State. Thank you to all those who have supported (and not supported) me on this journey for without these people I would not have had the drive to push forward through difficult times. I can't imagine who I would be today had I not taken "Intro to Jewelry" as an elective while pursuing a degree in Spanish.