Alice's Drawings

A friend Alice Spicer has recently graduated from Gray's School of Art and Design in Aberdeen. Here are some of her new drawings. Alice is about to embark on an epic trip through Russia and arriving into china I look forward to seeing the artistic outcomes from this journey.

Paper Wonders

While researching for my degree project based around the daily rituals from the streets of India I came across this amazing paper cutter emma van leest.

Walking into the Present shop in Edinburgh ( just off the Royal Mile ) I discovered the most kitsch christmas decorations of all time by an American glass blower called Cody Foster, he deals in all types of this hollow decorations and not just for the festive season. Check this gem out .

Stylish head warmers

While researching Shetland knitting I came across this image which I think is very appropriate considering how chilly it is outside.

Chrismas Sale is round the corner

With dissertation's almost done and dusted the traditional forth year Jewellery sale is nearly upon us. Mince pies and mulled wine will maybe make an appearance on the opening night which will be Monday the 13th December at Duncan of Jordanstone so come along!

Snow White Snow Bright

Surrounded by what appears to be a whole decades worth of snow in a week I have sourced some Enamellers who are influenced by the colour white. Although titled Tree Cups by Tamar de Vries Winter these vessels made of copper and enamel portray a winter atmosphere . Below are some beautiful brooches by the Jewellery Designer Isabelle Busnel. The more abstract and organic enamelling aesthetic can be seen in these lovely objects.

Runner up for the Guild of Enamellers.

I was delighted to find out that I came a runner up alongside side Jeanette Ward in the Guild of Enamellers' Bursary award 2011 and will be attending the Guild's conference at Canterbury University in April. The overall winner was Victoria Lemon who is a graduate from Glasgow School of Art. Being awarded free membership for the Guild for the next 3 years I am very much looking foward to meeting fellow enamellers and learning lot of tips and skills .