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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Color Palette: RED

Have you ever noticed that your color palette may change according to different phases of your life? My absolute favorite color used to be BLUE... most of the jewelry I wore and created was in shades of blue. I still love blue a LOT, and it's still one of my absolute favorite colors, but recently ORANGE has made a definite entry into my life. I wear lots of accessories in orange, and this color has an important place in my creations! But now I have noticed - to my greatest surprise - that I have started wearing RED quite a lot too! I especially love warm, vibrant shades of red with orange hues. It gives such an energy boost in the winter! It's great with black... and I guess the vibrant hot color phase in my life reflects a new energy!
What are your favorite colors for accessories and jewelry?

Even my latest Treasury reflects this tendency :)...

HOT WINTER

Monday, November 15, 2010

WHITE & BLUE... Aegean Dream

As you know, much of my work is inspired by the light and color of the Aegean. In particular my "White & Blue" collection is inspired by the dream combination of white and blue that characterizes the villages of the Aegean Islands, the blue shutters and doors and blinding white houses and alleys...
Here's some beautiful photographic and painted art by talented photographs and artists on Etsy showing the "white & blue" magic of the Greek Islands of the Aegean...

Baby Blue By The Sea by LJang Photography

Greek Islands by Heather Gerni

Greek Path by Jessica Illustration

Art Print Greece by Inspirations by Stella

Santorini by Crafty Wings

Santorini Doorway by Photo Art By Wendy

Santorini Motive by Selfmade

White Stucco House With Red Hibiscus by Jaybucklesprings99

And here is my "White & Blue" Greece-inspired jewelry...

SANTORINI

SYMI WINDOW

SYMI 1

SYMI 2

SYMI 3

SYMI 4

SYMI 5

MYKONOS TWIST

SYMI WINDOW 1

SYMI WINDOW 2

SYMI SUN DIAL

GREEK ISLAND WINDOW IN BLOOM 1

GREEK ISLAND WINDOW IN BLOOM 2

Thursday, November 11, 2010

PERFECT LOCATIONS - #5

Following up my post about the most perfect location I've ever had my work exhibited at, a few dream locations are following! Here is one more magical "hotel de charme" (charming hotel) in the Old Town of Rhodes. Hotels de charme are charming little hotels with very few rooms and a lot of attention paid to personal details and atmosphere, that is artful and true to the real nature of a place. In Rhodes most of them are located in the magical alleys and little squares of the Old Town, some with breathtaking views upon the whole Old Town and over to the Turkish coast... like in the case of Hotel Andreas: the view from its roof terrace is quite simply breathtaking!
Hotel Andreas, Old Town Rhodes. For more pics, you can visit the Hotel's website.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Artist Interview: VICKI DIANE DESIGNS

Welcome to my November Artist Interview!
Who doesn't know Vicki Diane on Etsy? Who doesn't know her "Non Stop Rotation Of ARTISTS EXPOSED"? Vicki is a wonderful and sparkling personality, she puts an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm into promoting other artists, she adores animals and... she is a talented jewelry designer. This multi-talented lady has been traveling the world as a pianist and singer, she paints with a passion and she creates fab jewelry under her own brand Vicki Diane Designs! She is based in beautiful Andalucia, Spain, where she creates her "sexy, bold & funique" jewelry. Even before knowing her personally, I was fascinated by the incredible passion for life and her work that shines through her Profile. Then I got to know a really sweet person and a lovely friend!! And a wonderful mixed media jewelry artist!
Vicki is a member of EFA (Etsy For Animals), Etsy Mentors SAS (Sellers assisting sellers) and a honorary member of the ETT (Etsy Treasury Team) among other Etsy teams she has joined.
Vicki passionately loves life and color! In her own words, she is "in LOVE with life, colour, music and art". Art truly is in her genes, even her photography and the names of her pieces are art in themselves. Her sign? A Libra... what else :)?? Here she shares her artistic journey and her adventurous life with us!
Welcome Vicki!

A Sophisticated Trance

Firstly thank you Anna for this :D)
I was born in London, England to wonderful parents, who both were very gifted musically.
My father was a successful film director and my mum, a nurse and great pianist, therefore my creativity was inside me from the very first *SLAP* !

Besame

I started singing, dancing and acting from a very early age. My inspiration was my father, who was then in partnership with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. although dad sadly died when I was only nine from TB. I attended drama school a while, but hate rules and regulations, and left to do cabaret in London, until I was able to leave the cold wet UK and set off for the Bahamas on a whim (being the daring *free spirit* that I remain ), where I lived and worked - playing piano and singing the blues and show music there for 5 years.

This kick started my love of the exotic surroundings...blue seas and skies, hot yellow suns and vibrant breathtaking sunsets. Spoiled I became as I travelled the (warmer parts) of the globe... Jamaica, Florida, the Greek Islands, a year in the Arab Emirates - the list goes on....

Incredulust

I now have lived for 12 and a half years between the Mediterranean -gorgeous Southern Spain- for about 10 months of the year, and have a home in North West England, where I spend a couple of summer months. There, the contrast is green and lush as opposed to the white sands and craggy proud mountains of Andalucia.

Killing Me Softly

I started playing around making jewellery when I used to go back to London in between contracts, and sold in the infamous Camden Market and The Laines in Brighton, where I realized I could sell my pieces - ALL of 23 years ago. They were then VERY over the top and not quite as honed as they are now :) It was a great self taught gradual learning (by mistakes) process culminating in my selling here in Spain at Fashion Shows and to the shops plus I have invited jewelry parties and a fabulous loyal clientele.

Colorama Drama Queen

I also paint when I have time (which is hardly ever :( and spent years painting people's animals and portraits which I REALLY enjoyed :D)

Stoned In Love

My favorite colors are ANY animal print (if that counts ), and red, black and gold combinations.

Scooter Blue

I love animals with a passion and have been on safari in Kenya and must have got the addiction from there.... Unfortunately I travel too much to be able to have any pets which saddens me so :(

Purple Haze

I create in an outdoor patio covered area which overlooks fountains and the sea which is about 20 metres away.

Sizzling Hot

I simply LOVE what I do and can only imagine that I would be MORE happy if I was ABLE to stay away from the computer so much, but I love promoting artists through my ARTISTS EXPOSED Treasury's in the wonderful world of Etsy.

More sales would be FABulous too :P)

Color Caramba Mama

Thank you dear Vicki for this gorgeous interview and for sharing your exciting world! Your passion for life and your work really shines through your words! We wish you lots of fun and continuing success with your work and your life!

You can find Vicki's bold and passionate jewelry in her Etsy shop Vicki Diane Designs.