Preview Exhibit Gala Reception Stellar Gallery

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The preview exhibit for Sierra Art Trails 2016 is going on now through October 2nd at Stellar Gallery where you can view works from all of the >100 participating artists.

The Gala Reception was September 10th where we were able to enjoy the violin music of Patrick A. Contreras – “Violin on Fire” and fire dancing by the Fantastic Four of Circus Et Cetera with Derrick Vermin and Ziva Lawson.

Photo by David Hoffman – Artist #86

Monique Wales (#42), Julia Bristow (#30) & Faith Rumm (#96)

Below – Monique Wales of Red Tail Studio created the print previously blogged about of “Raising Swallows” seen above us in the image below that was taken by Nancy Robbins (#63). Also in the background to the far left on exhibit is a photograph of Yosemite National Park by Nancy Robbins.

Kathy Marks (#29) & Julia Bristow (#30)

Above, I am seen with my exhibiting partner, Kathy Marks, who creates unique and wonderful sculptures. Our work will be on display at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio in Oakhurst at Highway 41/49. As she says, her sculpture “‘Bella Wears Blue’ waves hi from the wall!”

Julia Bristow (#30), Monique Wales (#42), Nancy Robbins (#96) and Charlotte Hoffman (#85)

David Hoffman and Charlotte Hoffman will be exhibiting both photography and painting at their home studio in Mariposa (artists #85 & 86). David is the cover artist for this year’s Sierra Art Trails catalog:

And Charlotte’s art chosen for cover in 2009:

Charlotte’s paintings:

David’s photography:

Three of my favorite things, aspens, birds, and Yosemite!

 

I met so many wonderful people at the gala and hope to introduce a few more in the coming days.

 

 

Julia Bristow Harlequin Lupine Necklace

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One of my favorite flowers here in the Sierra Nevada is the Harlequin Lupine (Lupinus stiversii). It is slightly rare to see it and when you do, it is always a treat – like finding candy or bubblegum.  I attempted to create a necklace resembling this beautiful wildflower.

Although difficult to locate the exact colors, I hand-wove these flower and leaf charms using Czech glass beads and assembled necklace using wood jasper and antiqued brass findings. Below is my image of real harlequin lupine flowers:

This necklace will be one of the items on exhibit at the 14th annual Sierra Art Trails in Oakhurst, California, September 30-October 2, 10-6, where Julia Bristow Jewelry will be exhibiting as artist #30 at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio,  with artist #29, Kathy Marks, and artist #31, Karen Tillison.

Harlequin lupine – This photo is by Steve Montalto

Steve Montalto of High Mountain Images,  artist #50 in Sierra Art Trails 2016 will be exhibiting his work at the Yosemite Southgate Hotel on Highway 41.

 

Hope to see you there!

Huge blowout sale 30-50% off ALL items – Julia Bristow Casual Spirit Collection and children’s jewelry items. Pretty pendants and cool summertime beach style, shell, floral, and gemstone jewelry. Items are continually being posted to my Etsy sale store – just in time for Mother’s day! Check back often. EVERY item in the store is being listed up to 50% OFF the original price!!! These items have been removed from my website making room for new inventory.

 

On a jewelry making binge! Mother’s Day special offer…

Spring is in the air! The beautiful spring air has brought up a lot of inspiration and I have been having fun making a bunch of new pretty jewelry items in the past few weeks. However, due to computer issues, have been unable to add them to my website. I will get them listed soon so keep checking back!

Mother’s Day is coming soon, so I am offering a special for Mother’s Day. Buy any necklace and you will receive a free pair of matching earrings! This offer is good on any order placed between now and May 9th.* Don’t miss this special offer. You can find a great gift for your mom on Mother’s Day on www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com!

Just a small sample of a few of the casual pieces I’ve been making:

*Please keep in mind orders must be placed in advance if you’d like them to arrive by Mother’s Day.

Overhaul on my website!

Wow! I spent the entire day today adding a few new jewelry items to my site and giving my website a new look. I was tired of the pink and needed something new! I am exhausted! So if you see any pink pages, refresh your screen. I really like the new look, a little more relaxing to the eyes.

Added some really neat pieces as well. A really long forest-type necklace with really nice peyote stitch wrapping around the back of the necklace:

These two have great lampwork beads:

And this one is like a seashell lei:

Ventura 4th of July Street Festival!

Julia Bristow Jewelry will be shown at this year’s 4th of July Ventura Street Festival, Historic Downtown Main Street in Ventura, California. Look for Julia Bristow Jewelry booth #221 Main Street between Figueroa and Palm Streets. Click here to see details and listing of all of the other arts and craft vendors. Hope to see you there for a day of shopping, music and good food!

Changed the name: Purple Robe Locust seems more fitting!

Well, I hate to say it, but I have decided the necklace is more a perfect match to the beautiful “Purple Robe Locust” tree and I am changing the name! Wisteria and Locust trees are two of my favorites. Although the flowers are similar, I realize this necklace matches the tree perfectly. I thought I would show it side-by-side so you can see how closely I tried to match the look, since I love those clusters of flowers so! Even the bark of the tree matches perfectly!

Some purple robe trees have even lighter flowers like this one

Wouldn’t you agree this is a more fitting name?

Next I think it will be fun to work on a wisteria one to match the more violet shade of the wisteria flowers.

Ga’HooleTree Designs

I just had to mention this beautiful bracelet I found today ~ not only because the name of the piece I am naturally drawn to (“Sun and Waves bracelet”), but I am also attracted to her jewelry in that she seems to always use just an awesome variety of beautiful gemstones and wire-wrapping techniques to make very unique pieces of jewelry. Check out Ga’Hoole Tree Designs Etsy Store at the link above!

Kristy Lee Girlfriend’s Necklaces

Check out these cute necklaces made by Kristy Lee. Get one for your best girlfriends before they are all sold out!

Designers4Africa

Designers4Africa created by jewelry designer April Star Davis is a great way for designers to help raise money to build wells in Sudan. So far, I have been able to donate two pieces to an auction in held in March. Hopefully, many other designers will join this cause! It is a simple way to help give much needed assistance to people who need it.