Lately, I've been having lots of fun playing with new work in the studio, tinkering around with bits of silver and dashes of colour, just the way I like things.
I've started playing with a new range inspired by the scales on Japanese Koinobori banners. I want the pieces stackable with variations in colours that will blend together, these are some of my results so far....
I've also started extending my "Rock Pool" range. My scarlet Rock Pool drop earrings are my go-to earrings, they go with most things in my wardrobe and I feel instantly more glamourous just by slipping them on. I'm now working on some stacking rings to add to the range in a variety of different hues.
And of course, the main purpose of my recent trip to Japan was to source new fabric and handmade papers for the Kimono Reincarnate signature ranges. I really love the treasures I found and how they're turning out.
And pssst... there are some new "Quilted" designs being added to my Kyoto Collection.
Recently I took an online drawing class with Lisa Congdon on Creativebug. Even though I have a degree in Visual Arts, I realised that other than quick not-good-enough-to-show-anyone sketches of jewellery design ideas, I haven't done any pen sketching since my second year of university, which was a very long time ago. While I'm still feeling rather rusty, it's been great to get pen back on paper and to doodle away.
I have plans for some of those doodles too.... and have been getting a few prototypes made which hopefully I can show you in the next couple of months...
This week the work in the studio is all about getting ready for the GoMA Winter Design Market. It's on this Saturday, 19th July at the entrance to the Queensland GoMA gallery, South Brisbane.
Then, for a couple of weeks after the market I'll be working on a big update of my website to include the new designs.
