Work in progress, hinged ring. :)

Where has all the beautiful neoclassical 'art' jewelry gone? No, I don't mean from the last century or two, but the techniques and eye pleasing results of work that not just anyone knows how to make anymore? Greek golden age neoclassical art jewelry is a very slim catagory these days. The art is nearly lost and the techniques are not shared openly enough to bring it back from the brink. What I personally think is worst...is that everything from shapes to shapelessness, blobs and empty shells of metal both precious and non are passing for fine art and begging for understanding and meaning when, like a poem, it is really only there for the very few.

Hi ya'll (I'm from the South)

I've been a professional artist for over 30 years and have been making jewelry off and on for a lot of those yrs. My styles have evolved...so here I am to create friendships and possible mentors!

Wow, ok.. I have found a new option to learning!
I'm really excited to have found this site and I'm hoping I can continue with my self teaching.. with a little help from new friends.
I have a shop on Etsy.. http://www.vintagemomcreations.etsy.com and a great blog.. if you want to learn about me and my wonderfully eclectic family.

.peace sign ringSo after playing around with silver soldering for a few attempts, I looked at some web sites and you-tube for some guidance as to what I was doing right and what I was doing wrong. I became aware of some things I maybe should be doing differently.