Welcome to My New Studio! Holiday Sale 2011

It's official, I've moved studio to a lovely sunny new space in the Clayspace building one block west of my old space.
Come visit the new studio during the opening night 3-10 12/2 at the Clayspace Holiday Studio Sale.
December 2,3,4
Friday, 3pm-10pm
Saturday, 11am-6pm
Sunday, 12pm-5pm

Showing work of over 35 local artists. Come on down and enjoy the great art and festivities.

Location:
222 Polk
Eugene, OR

Cost: Free

Metal Museum

You can find a selection of my jewelry at the Metal Museum Gift Store in Memphis, TN. In their own words, here is an introduction to the Metal Museum and its fundraising gift store.

"The Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the advancement of the art and craft of fine metalwork. This is achieved through exhibitions, collections, conservation, restoration and consulting services, classes, internship opportunities, artist residencies and apprenticeships, research and onsite fabrication of artwork and architectural elements." - Metal Museum
"We have a wide variety of gifts for all occasions - birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more. All of our items are one-of-a-kind items or made in small runs, including a growing line of products made at the Museum. Our inventory changes weekly and 100% of sales proceeds are used to fund Museum programming."

Triad of Trillum Necklaces

Much of my jewelry is inspired by the landscape of the Pacific Northwest interpreted through ancient metalsmithing techniques such as chasing and repousse. These three trillium necklaces are interpretations of the life cycle of the delicate trillium wildflower. This flower comes up early in the spring in the understory of the Oregon forests. It starts as a white flower and as it is fertilized it begins to turn a purple-garnet color and close up.
Trillium with Garnet

Trillium with Garnet and Pearls

Trillium with Moonstone and Blue Topaz

To see more of my botanically inspired jewelry you can check out my website www.fireflyjewelrydesign.com or follow me on facebook, Tracey Bell Metalsmith.

Custom Mother's Pendants

Custom jewelry, made just for you, is a chance to create something with as unique as you. Mother's pendants, birth tree symbols, birthstones and personal plant symbols are all different options for personalizing jewelry. When buying artisan made jewelry, you don't have to buy "off the rack". Make it your own, tell your story, wear something one-of-a-kind!

For more inspiration check out my etsy shop: raisedbywolves

Sycamore Sisters
In this family, when a child was born a tree was planted to celebrate. These necklaces represent a sycamore tree and locust tree, one for each daughter.

Plumeria Cuff
This cuff was originally made with dogwood blossoms, but re-created with plumeria flowers.

Custom Mother's Necklace
The family tree, interpreted in stone and silver vines. Two children represented by the jasper cut from the same matrix. The vine representing the parent's growing relationship.

Create an adaptation of an exisiting piece like this adaptation of the sapling series using a boulder opal.

Or simply add your favorite gem or birthstone!
Sapphire September Birthstone Alder Leaf Necklace

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As a member of The Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths (GEM) I will be participating in the Creative Metal Art Guild's annual show which features the best contemporary art metalsmithing in the Portland, Oregon area.
Nine local Eugene area art jewelers will be participating including:
Tracey Bell
Renee Ford
Margarita O'Brien
Hannah Goldrich
Nancy Piccioni
Kathleen Frazer
Marie Helene-Rake
Tchanan Ross
Douglas Wiltshire

Now showing at Maude Kerns Art Center

As a member of the Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths My work will be on display during the Settings and Stills show at the Maude Kerns Art Center on 15th and Kincade.

Settings & Stills
Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths &
Paintings by Sarah Sedwick
Opening Reception: Friday, January 14, 6-8pm
Exhibit Dates: January 14-February 25, 2011
"Settings & Stills" features the works of selected members of the Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths (GEM) and the still lifes by Eugene painter Sarah Sedwick. Artworks by GEM members include a variety of jewelry created with precious and non-precious stones, sculpture, and functional metal work. In her still lifes, Sarah Sedwick explores the idea of light and color as she recreates everyday objects. Join us on Friday, January 14th for the Opening Reception where singer and guitarist Steven Weeks from local band Free Bananas will perform from 6-8pm.


Artists' Demonstrations & Talk - Free!
By Guild of Eugene Metalsmith Members
Tracey Bell, Margaret O'Brien, and Brooke Stone
Thursday, February 3, 7-8:30pm
Join us for an evening with “Settings & Stills” featured artists and Guild of Eugene Metalsmiths members Tracey Bell, Margaret O’Brien, and Brooke Stone. During this presentation, each artist will talk about her artwork, share her inspiration, and discuss the process and techniques used to create jewelry. Demonstrations will include chasing and repoussé (the process of using hammers and tools to form metal), wax preparation for casting, and chain making.