Had Octoberfest in Appleton Wisconsin this weekend. Have never done that show before and it’s not an Art show. It’s a music festival with some booths at it…..and lots of beer. I get a little nervous about the beer factor. It makes for a tough crowd. At an Artshow people are polite and calm and interested in what you do. At a music festival the general population that’s drinking can start to get a little rough on the merchandise. It’s entertaining to watch unless they pick up a stone necklace and drop it. So, Katie and I had to be on our toes watching everything and everyone like hawks.
It was all good though and a beautiful day. A man becoming one of my best and favorite customers bought the following piece. Thanks Bob! You flatter me! The piece is perfect for him.
I don’t have a show now until November. So it will be nice to create for the next 6 weeks. I’ll be able to post some how to things on here too.
Thanks again Appleton….see you next year at Octoberfest.
Wild Prairie Silver 
October 1st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I am totally thrilled with this new addition to my wearable art collection. Joy is so very gifted with vision and interpretation skills, knowing exactly how to balance metal, finishes and stones into a completely fluid and harmonious form. I look forward to finding the next irresistible creation that will speak to me and say “take me home”. Bob Archer – Minister of Music for LHO/Bethel Home of Oshkosh
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 am
Thank you Joy for the awesome new pendant. You have an amazing gift when it comes to combining metals, finishes and stones into true works of art. The azurite piece has turned many heads in just the first few times I have worn it!