Cyber Sale Special!

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I have been on a short break, but feeling the sale vibes this season! Hope to see you there! www.juliabristowjewelry.com

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Only One Week Away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!

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Only one week away – Sierra Art Trails 2016!  Julia Bristow Jewelry will be exhibiting at Class, The Body Pastiche Studio

From their website: “In the art world, pastiche refers to a style that imitates another type of work and is usually meant to be flattering rather than a knock-off. A pastiche can be a collage or patchwork of images where the whole is more than the sum of its parts.  Your body is a collage, or a pastiche, of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components.  These components are interconnected.  You cannot achieve health by addressing only one part of the whole; optimal health and wellness is achieved when all of these components perform in concert.”

 

I will be exhibiting with two very unique and talented artists, Kathy Marks (#29) and Karen Tillison (#31).

Kathy Marks is a creative and uniquely gifted sculptor who works in mixed media using found and repurposed objects to create amazing pieces, each with so much interesting detail you have to spend some time on each piece to appreciate all of the intricacies of her designs.

From her website: “I combine found and re-purposed objects into subtle, delicate and inspiring compositions.  Texture, color and contrast captivate me. The overlooked fragments I gather together tell a story. My work conveys a reflective calmness, often laced with gentle humor, and has been described as “Zen” in nature.
The small details and intricacies invite the viewer to slow down and take the journey with me. Each piece is meditative in nature, and the resulting works reveal dedication and mindfulness.”

Just look at the detail…

Kathy Marks

“traces of dreams awaken the spirit” … #15 six word series -Kathy Marks

 

“Sanctuary”  – Kathy Marks

 

“Barb Wire” -Kathy Marks

 

Karen Tillison is a fine art photographer who has traveled the world photographing landscape scenery, people and wildlife:

1-11-2012 – IGUASSU FALLS, BRAZIL. ON THE BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS LOOKING ACROSS THE BORDER TO THE ARGENTINA SIDE OF THE FALLS. -Karen Tillison

A White-Walled Street, Fes, Morocco  -Karen Tillison

 

Antelope Canyon Lightbeam  -Karen Tillison

Varanasi, Ganges River, India -Karen Tillison

Clearing Storm – Montana   -Karen Tillison

Wow, what amazing adventures she’s had!

I cannot wait to get to know these two women better and enjoy three days of art at Sierra Art Trails 2016. Our advertisement:

More Wonderful Artists at Sierra Art Trails 2016 Gala Reception

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I met so many wonderful artists at this year’s Sierra Art Trails 2016 Gala Reception that I didn’t have time to mention all of them in my last post.

Franka Gabler (seen far left, red dress, artist #19), Julia Bristow (#30), and Monique Wales (#42). This photo snapshot was taken by Charlotte Hoffman (#85).

Franka M. Gabler is an amazing photographer and really neat person. Her beautiful work can be seen here:

 

By Franka M. Gabler (#19)

She has so many beautiful images to choose from, it was difficult to decide what to include here. You can visit her in her home studio in Coarsegold, California.

 

Below – I met a unique and all-around talented person named Faith Rumm (artist #96) who will be showing her work in Mariposa at Rumm Studio.

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

Faith Rumm, oil on canvas

A Faith Rumm tapestry

 

I met Alex Lewis (#52) , a woodworker and sculptor, and an interesting person. His work is amazing and meeting him at Slim’s Koffee Bar in Oakhurst would allow you to talk to him about his methods and inspiration behind each piece.

Lx Lewis “Fire Keepers”

Lx Lewis

 

Mandy Brasa will be showing at the “Mandy Brasa Studio & Gallery” at 49269 Golden Oak Drive in Oakhurst across from the Western Sierra Nursery. She is artist #35 and just a great person. I met her when I went to purchase a couple of her prints:

Mandy Brasa (#35) and Julia Bristow (#30)

Some art by Mandy Brasa:

Mandy Brasa

Mandy Brasa

 

Carolyn Hartling (#1)  has been participating in all 14 years of Sierra Art Trails and was very nice. Here is a video about her and her work.  (The video was created by Michael J. Costa, who is also a participating artist (#46) showing at Visit Yosemite Madera County.)

Carolyn Hartling (artist #1) – Canyon Respite – Pastel

And of course, Jonathan Bock (#54), the owner of two important galleries in Oakhurst, the Stellar Gallery and Williams Gallery West, where I am pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting some of my work soon after the Sierra Art Trails!

Jonathan Bock

Jonathan Bock works in a wide range of media including photography, computer art, and mixed media. I love this:

Jonathan Bock “Scattered Light”

“Scattered Light”Mor

How lucky am I to have met all of these unique artists from the Yosemite Foothills?

 

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 Jewelry at Chancellor Hotel in San Francisco

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Select pieces of Julia Bristow Jewelry are currently on display for sale at the Chancellor Hotel in San Francisco!

Please stop in and check them out if nearby!

 

Julia Bristow Jewelry Sierra Berries Collection on exhibit at the Sierra Art Trails Oct. 2-4, 2015

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Julia Bristow Jewelry limited edition “Sierra Berries” Collection on exhibit at the Sierra Art Trails made using hand-blown lampwork glass pendants by Russian glass artisan Anastasiya Krylova.  These fruit pieces are made to match the berries seen in the Sierra Mountains:

Source: http://honest-food.net/2010/08/31/berries-of-the-sierra/

These limited glass fruit jewelry pieces will be available at my exhibit being held at the Bass Lake Pines Resort October 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. in the “Lakeview” Conference Room. I am Artist #70 of the Sierra Art Trails 2015. I will be exhibiting here with two other artists #71 and #72, both talented photographers with images of the Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Mountain Area. (See below for attached directions.)  Look for the large orange signs!

Sierra Currants & Wild Sierra Blueberries

Sierra Manzanita Berries

Sierra Wild Blackberries

Sierra Currants & Wild Sierra Blueberries

Sierra Thimbleberries & Sierra Wild Grapes

Lakeview Room – Pines Resort Bass Lake

Sierra Art Trails Catalog – Julia Bristow Artist #70

Jewelry and photography exhibit at Bass Lake Pines Resort for Sierra Art Trails 2015

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Three participating artists will be exhibiting jewelry and photography at the beautiful Pines Resort at Bass Lake October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Sierra Art Trails 2015!

Julia Bristow Jewelry – Artist #70  from Oakhurst, California, will be featuring “wearable art” jewelry that has been seen in Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Fashion Magazines. Her entire collection in addition to a special, limited edition fruit exhibit “Sierra Berries” will be exhibited and available for purchase or special order. The Sierra Berries pieces have been made with hand-blown glass fruit by Russian lampwork glass artisan Anastasiya Krylova. Pictures of these will be forthcoming…

Gay Abarbanell – Artist #71  from North Fork, California, featuring photography. “Images flow in and through me and my camera as well as my pen, in a spirit dance which I strive to share in my photography and poetry.The beauty and mystery of the unique and the mundane beckon to be expressed in unusual, creative and even abstract forms. I incorporate line, color, shape and imagination to create exciting images! Come share the MAGIC!”
  Ron D. Young – Artist #72 from Fish Camp, California. “His quest to capture the essence of Half Dome with his camera, in all its moods and seasons, has led him on countless backcountry hikes, backpacking trips, cross country ski trips and 22 ascents to the top of Half Dome. Ron brings his design talent, an artistic appreciation for the use of sunlight, shade and shadow, color and texture, and an architect’s sense of space which he brings to his photographic avocation. His collection of Half Dome images speak for themselves, they draw the viewer to this special place, into the experience, and to the spirit of Yosemite.”  Gorgeous huge prints will be on display some measuring up to eight feet in length:

Some of this work can be seen now at a preview exhibit going on at the Stellar Art Gallery.

Hope to see you there!

Huge $25 Julia Bristow Jewelry Necklace SALE!

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Huge $25 sale on heavily-beaded, one-of-a-kind signed jewelry pieces on Etsy!

$25 Necklace Sale

I am making room for new items and holding a huge sale to clear out some room.  These items have been carefully handcrafted with gemstone, Swarovski crystal, Czech glass, shell, pearl, and wood beads and each is signed with designer engraved tag.

Thanks for looking!

$25! Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

$25! Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

Julia Bristow Jewelry handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

Julia Bristow Handcrafted artisan signed jewelry

My Harold Williams Cooney Available Jewelry

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As you can see, I am an avid #HaroldWilliamsCooney handblown artisan glass bead collector. Although I do buy beads to make into jewelry and sell, I find I have a difficult time parting with these gorgeous pieces. Each centerpiece bead is a totally unique piece of art.

You can find most these pieces on my website and occasionally featured on sale on Etsy.

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Two Days Left to Enter! Win Free Piece of Artisan Jewelry!

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Julia Bristow Jewelry is holding a special contest. To enter, just create a “tweet” on Twitter with a link (and include a photo if you wish!) of your favorite Julia Bristow Jewelry item currently available at Juliabristowjewelry.com or on my Etsy site here with a small explanation of why it is your favorite. Be sure to include the link and @JuliaBristow in your description for a chance to win that item! You may enter more than once – however, each entry must be an original tweet with a different description and item. No duplicate entries or retweets will be counted! You may not duplicate another person’s entry. If there are any duplicates, only the first will be included in the drawing. Winner will be drawn at random from all posts received on December 10th at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time in effort to receive the item (in US) by Christmas!  In order to be included in the contest, you must include the @ and # hashtags as noted above, which will enable me to see your entry. Items must be available on the website and not already sold. If a one-of-a-kind chosen item sells prior to drawing, you will be notified to choose a new item.

Example entries:

I love this @JuliaBristow piece because it reminds me of summertime http://www.juliabristowjewelry.com/169~%20Julia%20Bristow%20bracelet.html  #JuliaBristowJewelryContest or My favorite item is this @JuliaBristow fruit necklace https://www.etsy.com/listing/198088091/heavily-beaded-julia-bristow-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_8 Good luck!