My new hobby

For the past couple of months I've been experimenting with printmaking.  It's really fun and relaxing for me.  It's a nice change from what I usually do. 

Lino has turned out to be more fun than what I bargained for.  My goal is to eventually buy some wood carving tools so that I can make woodcuts.  I'm going to have to save up for that:-(

I also decided to close up my jewelry shop today.  It's turned out to be more work than what it's worth.  I've only had a few sales this year (in both shops), and they're really just cash cows.  Goodbye etsy!  I'll be closing the art shop before the 1st of January as well.  I may post my stuff in my 1000 Markets shop, but I don't even think I should bother.  I have a lot to think about.

I am glad about one thing though.  My mom visited my house, and found a bunch of my art that she liked.  I'm just going to give the stuff to her.  One of the paintings that she liked is a new one.  I wasn't even so sure I liked it.  I'm glad it will find a good home.  I at least have one fan for life:-)  Thank god for moms!

 

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I'm asking anyone who bothers to read this blog to please help me! I have an account on Trunkt, and I would love to upgrade it. Here's how you can help:

1) Follow this link, and sign up for a free wishlist account. This is not a lie, or a way to trick you in to spam or anything. The wishlist account is positively free.

2.) Go to my portfolio and follow me. That's it!

While you're there you should check out the hundreds of other amazing portfolios. There is a large collection of artists and artisans there. I still get giddy when I browse the site!

A lot of these artists are on Etsy. Go to their shops and buy what you like.

New Items!

School ended about a month ago, and since then I've been working really hard. So, here are some of the items that I've been working on!


This is the Cuppycake necklace. It is currently for sale in my etsy shop. It's been a real hit with my co-workers :)


French Macaroon necklace and ring. Both currently for sale in my shop.





Coming soon to my shop. I love this little donut.

French Macaroon bracelet

French Macaroon bracelet
Originally uploaded by jr_goddess

Really excited about my latest creation. I'm so tempted to take a bite out of it! This bracelet is coming to my etsy shop soon, so stay tuned!

The Past Few Months

I've been crazy busy for the past few months, but with my wedding done, and my finals completed (as of yesterday), I can finally do what I want to do.

Back in August I decided that I wanted to finish my fine arts degree. I was really excited about it, but now I see why I got so discouraged the first time around: the teachers. What is it about teaching art that makes these teachers such jerks? My Life Drawing professor was constantly tearing me down this past semester, and I still don't understand why. He even selected some of my work to hang in the school's gallery. Why did he pick on me so much? I understand that I am but a lowly mortal, and he is an art god (scoff). Anyway, I have the same teacher for Painting 2, and I'm not happy about. This time, I will make war with him.

About a month ago I started creating polymer clay jewelry, and it's a lot of fun! Pictures coming soon!

My First Wire Wrapped Pendant

I'm so proud of myself! I finally made a wire wrapped pendant that didn't look hideous.


I wrapped the bail wrong, but I did figure out why it's wrong. It doesn't look too bad. I'm going to do a few more to make sure that I really understand what I'm doing now. Then, I'll do more experiments. I never knew that wire wrapping could be so frustrating. Thankfully, this pendant makes it all worth my time.

I wish that I knew what the stone is. I bought that stone years ago, and even then I didn't know what it was. I got it in a mixed bag of stones. If someone knows what the stone is please tell me! I would really appreciate it:)

No new success but plenty of failures

I've been working on new designs like crazy, but none of them turn out well. I've been experimenting with different wire wrapping techniques, and I just can't do it! Everything that I make turns out crappy or stupid looking. You would think that after two weeks of experimenting I'd have figured something out. Nope. Just crap.

For example, here's a picture of a wire wrapped ring I made last Saturday. It looks OK, but not something that I would sale.
Keeping it for myself.
I think that I could try the design one more time, but make some improvements on the design. Next time, I'll plan the wrapping first, and then execute the design. I usually jump in without thinking about what I'm doing.

I made another ring as well. I'm still not sure how I feel about it. It has an earthy, and organic look to it. Me and my boyfriend call it the 'borg' ring. It just looks kind of sci-fi, cyberpunk/steampunk.
I just don't know how to feel about it.


Last, there are these pearl and jade hoop earrings I made. I love them, but no one else does. I think they're so cute. I'm just going to keep them for myself.
I like the gold, white and purple together.

Cute, on me!


So, here's my list of failures. Feel free to share your own stories about failure. How did you finally get over it? I would love to hear them and get your advice!

"Twilight" is finally coming out!

I feel like such a kid, but I love this series! I can't believe that it comes out on December 12th. I'm going to force my boyfriend to come with me to the movies. We'll probably be surrounded by a sea of teenage girls, but I don't care. The actor casted for the role of Edward is HOT!



If you are a fan of the series you will love the jewelry that's inspired by it.



I'm off to read "New Moon"! I'm so glad that the new book comes out on Saturday. I'll have week to read the whole series.

Dinner Rings To Turn Heads

Love this shop. Her designs are some of the more original creations that I've seen. Click the link to see all of her jewelry, and feel free to buy anything that you like. My favorite is the Sea Gypsy Dinner Ring.

Love for a Local Artist: stOOpidgErL-Pretty Delicious

Pretty Delicious
Originally uploaded by stOOpidgErL

Her jewelry has been making me jealous ever since I joined Etsy. You should really check out her jewelry and artwork @ here.

I am inspired whenever I see her work.

Welcome to JrGoddess Designs!

Hello all! This is the place where I'll be posting pictures of all my jewelry.

Like this:


These are one of the first pair of earrings that I made. They consist of freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals and goldtone bead caps. One of my favorite items in my etsy shop. You can link up to my etsy shop here.