Build a Line Challenge 2016 - All Jeweled in White Reveal!

I can't believe we're here - the final blog post in B'Sue Boutique's 2016 Build a Line Challenge (BALC)! It has been an incredible learning experience for me and I'm pleased to announce the first run of the All Jeweled in White collection!

WTW: All Jeweled in White 'French Filigree' Necklace

Calcified Metal Statues as Jewelry Patina

My 'Calcified' Patina

For my All Jeweled in White line, I am looking for interesting ways to add touches of white to the jewelry I create. Pearls and crystals are an obvious way to do this, but I wanted to try something different.

Production Mode!

Having a wonderful Saturday morning in the workshopish studio making inventory and packaging for All Jeweled in White. I wish I could show you the jewelry now, but we're under wraps until April 1!!! Stay tuned :)

Cheers,

Chris

Build a Line Challenge 2016 - The Journey Progresses

Art Nouveau Necklace by Gorges Fouquet Jewelers, Designed by Alphonse Mucha
Circa1905 (photo via Project Wedding)

When I started the B'Sue Boutiques Build a Line Challenge (BALC) 2016, I discovered relatively quickly my design influences lie in the beautiful, undulating designs of the Art Nouveau movement, yet I am also drawn to the simplicity found in Arts and Crafts designs. Many of the colors used at the turn of the 20th century are soft and mutable, like the colors found in nature from which both artistic movements find their roots.

Beauty and the Beast - Vogue

Drew Barrymore, Vogue 2005, Image by Annie Leibovitz via 4rtGallery

In our BALC class, we are studying Vogue and its influence on fashion. It's been an interesting experience for me. I personally enjoy all of the beautiful outfits on the runways during fashion week and like to guess about which designs will appear in the coveted pages of Vogue. Here are a few of my favorite Vogue covers throughout the years.

Build a Line Challenge 2016 - The Journey Begins

Photography of Chihuly Glass Works by Chris Cravens 

As you can readily see by my intro photo, I adore color. Why in the world did I choose white as a theme for my new jewelry line???