SNAG Society of North
American Goldsmiths ACC American Craft Council SCBWI
Society of Children's
Book Writers & Illustrators NAEA
National Art Education Association OAEA Ohio Art Education Association
The concept of creating jewelry from
children's artwork was first conceived while I was still in
undergraduate school.
My young daughter would often times come into
the school studio with me and create charming drawings.
The first
drawing that really caught my eye was of our home. This stoic, castle
like structure whispered to me:
"Create me out of silver". My first
attempts to capture the whimsical quality of the drawing were
sophomoric at best.
After many years of perfecting my craft, I again
approached my children's drawings. This time I had two more daughters
to chose work from, as well as the skills of a master silver-smith.
The Family Necklace stemmed from this work. I was looking for several
things. A piece of jewelry that was unique to me.
A piece of jewelry
that would reflect my family. A piece of jewelry that did more than
just replicate my child's artwork.
I wanted a showpiece! Olivia's
Family did just that. Everywhere I went, people remarked on the
beautiful neck piece that
I wore, and loved it even more when I told
them it was my family as seen through the eyes of my youngest daughter.
I have always celebrated my children, and their individualities. One
of the most precious times in their life was when
they were infants.
To capture that 'moment in time', I created a wall piece with their
small hands etched into metal.
Many people have requested the wall
piece to not only capture the moment of their small child, but also to
celebrate
the union of two individuals or of their family pets.
Whether it is a wearable piece of art or a wall piece,
Magic Dog
Studio is here to enable you to celebrate your children...your
self...your life.