FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - ALYSSA KAY COLLECTIONS by TRISH VOSS

Wire Wrapped Pendant Gold and Silver - Green Heart Stone

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Trish Voss

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I love the beautiful, unique wire wrapping and stones that Trish of ALYSSA KAY COLLECTIONS on Etsy uses in her designs. I happened across Trish's work when I was posting in the Etsy forums for minis to add to my DZFANTASY blog. I was so impressed with Trish's work that I asked her to be a featured artist, so that more people could learn about ALYSSA KAY COLLECTIONS.

Closeup view of the wire wrapping

After reading and learning a bit more about Trish, be sure to pay a visit to ALYSSA KAY COLLECTIONS! Her jewelry is wonderful!

I am a stay at home mom with a two year old daughter. I stumbled across this art as a hobby and really fell in love with it. It gives me that "out" I need during the day to feel as though I have really accomplished something. In the beginning, being a hobby has now turned into wanting to be able to create a business and be home with my daughter for as long as possible.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I had gone to a local jewelry party, and things just seemed so expensive for me. I woke up in the middle of the night and thought “Why can’t I make my own jewelry”. Granted what I am making is nothing like what was at the jewelry party.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I tried beading at first and didn’t really think I was that good at it. Then rapidly moved into wire and fell in love with it. Seeing some of the amazing work by other wire artista, it is easy to fall in love and strive for such beauty.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

I am just amazed at the possibilities of wire art and I guess that is what is most enjoyable, to sit down and sometimes not really have an idea of what the wire will turn into.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I guess it would be that anything is possible. Just use your imagination and share with the world.

Wire Wrapped Pendant Pink Crazy Lace Agate

by Trish Voss
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What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Never give up. Find something that you really love and enjoy. Always be true to heart.

THANKS, Trish, for taking the time to express your thoughts, and to share your wonderful creations with everyone!

Be sure to pay ALYSSA KAY COLLECTIONS a visit where you will some more of Trish's beautiful wire wrapped jewelry.

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FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - ANGELIC GEMS BY ANGEL

GYE NYAME BRACELET

You really must visit Angel's ANGELIC GEMS jewelry shop out on Etsy. I love the colors and unique designs she comes up with. Be sure to check out ANGELIC GEMS, after you have learned a little more about this artist by reading what she has to say below.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I've always been a bit of an artist. I started at a very young age with drawing, then music, then writing and then I added sewing and jewelry making for fun. I never expected to be pursing a dream to become a jewelry artisan, but the past two years have taught me that is the only talent of mine that I love so much that I want to support myself with it.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

I tried beading before I turned to wire, but I just couldn't get it. I give credit to all the beaders out there as I can't tie a secure knot to save my life and clamping is near impossible. When I bought my first book on wirewrapping, and then made my first necklace (a green one that is for sale in my shop), I knew I had found a winner. Now, I can't make a piece without wrapping.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

That depends actually. On normal days, my favorite thing is simply twisting and braiding wire. On bad, frustrating, tear my hair out days, I really enjoy hammering full hard bronze wire or steel.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

I would choose a pomegranate to describe my art. That is because a piece may look simple at first glance, but the tiny details--the seeds--are what makes them special.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

Probably paint. That is because I love to play with color and painting is something I know I can use to sooth me after a hard day, but then I wouldn't get to use a hammer.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want to show that I can think so far out of the box that people will forget that the box ever existed. I was asked once what my style was and I came up with the words "elegantly funky" because my designs are as elegant, ethnic, hip and thoroughly eclectic as I am.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

My only advise would be to create to your heart's content, never give up, never compromise, and love every moment of it. Love it, baby.

ANGEL, thanks for a great interview....LOVE YOUR WORK! Don't forget now....visit ANGELIC GEMS to see Angel's unique, beautiful jewelry! Also, you can visit her blog to learn more about Angel.

ANGEL'S BLOG