Islay Taylor
Superfly Caddis Fly Larvae
French artist Hubert Duprat has made many types of sculptures over the past few decades, but these gilded caddisfly casings are my favorites. I love these tiny gilt insect homes. Caddisflies live in streams and ponds and protect themselves by…
From the workbench
I’ve been working on joining some disparate elements that have been hanging out on my workbench for ages. Here’s a little vignette of some of the elements that I’ve been working with… I can’t wait to show you some more…
The Queen of Versailles
I recently watched an interesting documentary ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ which focuses on a Floridian billionaire, his ditzy wife, and their quest to build the largest house in America. The intent of the movie was about the couples conspicuous consumption:…
PVD 2.0
I’m working on a new Providence skyline hair comb, inspired by a vintage Victorian piece that I recently picked up. The Victorian original is from the late 19th century and is a type known as a Spanish mantilla comb because it…
Engagement Ring Commission
I recently had the pleasure to work on a commission for an amazing couple: Graham and Karina. I’ve been acquainted with these two for a couple of years now, when Graham told me that he wanted to propose to Karina…
Color Study
Here’s a quick preview of some color study necklaces that I’ll be putting up on my etsy store soon. Each necklace is made of vibrantly colored, hand knotted, silk and an assortment of vintage, glass, and stone beads.
Project Grant at crafthaus
I’m excited to announce that a project that I’m working on, Flotsam and Jetsam, is up for a project grant award over at crafthaus. But, I need your help! The grant is going to go to the project with the…
Studio Field Trip
Recently, I was lucky enough to be able to visit the studio of local Silversmith, Jeffrey Herman. Jeffrey is the founder of the Society of American Silversmiths, and also runs his own business, Herman Silver, out of his studio. He…
In the Studio
It’s almost my one year anniversary of working in my new studio space; actually, I guess it’s been long enough that I can’t call it ‘new’ anymore! I share the third floor mill space with three other amazing makers and…