Artist of the Week - Rosemary McLeod

Happy Wednesday Everyone :D

I am excited to bring to you this weeks artist !  Here is my interview with Rosemary. As you will see, Rosemary enjoys being creative with different metals.

1-Tell us a little about yourself

My name is Rosemary McLeod from Spartanburg, SC. I am a first generation American with German heritage. Both my parents enjoyed working with their hands in their leisure time such as welding some sculptures [my dad] or oil painting[my mom]. In high school, college, and later in life, I dabbled with watercolors, stained glass, smocking baby clothes and finally jewelry.

2-What inspired you to do jewelry?

I never thought about making jewelry until my hair stylist asked me to go to a local hobby shop and take a beginning earring class. Well, as they say, I got hooked. I took more classes and really became interested in working with metals, but I also like to make jewelry with vintage pieces and work with found objects.

3-What do you do when you are not doing jewelry?

In my off time, I like to go to the movies especially the off beat ones or indie films. Also, I like to shag with my husband and enjoy country music.

4-How do you promote yourself?

My work is promoted through my new website http://www.mcrosedesigns.com/ that has a link to my Etsy shop.

 

5-Is there anything you would like to express to your customers/clients and fans?

I would like my customers to know that I take great pride in my work and try to present a quality piece of jewelry. To me, giving the customer that special attention that they expect from handmade work is of great importance but most of all that find joy and fun with their new piece just has I had in making it. I believe each person has an artisan spirit, which one is yours?

Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us and I wish you much success!

You can find Rosemary's Etsy shop here : http://www.etsy.com/shop/McRoseDesigns

Artist of the Week 8/11

Hello Everyone:

My artist this week is an exceptional person, not to mention talented! Janice Nichols it the owner of an Etsy shop named Workoutmom

Here is her Bio from her shop:

A bit cheeky at times and witty always. Our words have wings but fly not where we would go.WE are, each of us angels with only one wing; and we can fly by embracing one another. As artist and crafters we support the world.If you have any questions about anything you see, please feel free to convo me. I love to sew, and enjoy new challenges. I make all my art, one of a kind. Where child-like art meets mom like nonsense.

Here are just a few pictures of some of her "one of a kind" items. There are also items in Janice's shop that she and her daughter have done together and 50% of the profits go toward her daughter's mission trips. There are also items that support her son's mission trips so please be sure to check out everything .

Thanks Janice for allowing me to feature you as my "Artist of the Week"!!