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Berkshire Creations, Little Rock, AR

Member Since: September 20, 2009
Festival biz experience: 13+ years
Little Rock, Arkansas
Artist Phone: (501) 517-2474 Phone: (501) 517-2474

Deitra Blackwell, Artist and Musician

 

I am a metalsmith who enjoys making jewelry in sterling silver, brass and copper.    I seem to be drawn to organic shapes particularly sea creatures, leaves, flowers, butterflies, and birds.  As Sylvie Rosenthal says, "I think that animals and plants deserve a place in our world.  I enjoy celebrating that place."  My other major influences come from David Clemons and Helen Shirk.  I take metalsmithing classes from David Clemons at UALR and love fabricating jewelry from copper, brass and sterling silver.  I am currently exploring abstract forms as well as my favorite organic forms.  The techniques I can now use are frustrating when I struggle with them, but magical when they work! 

 

This is a new phase of my life journey, since I have a master's degree in music and have been a teacher, performer and church musician for many years.  I am continually surprised by the differences and similarities in musical and visual arts.  The latest development in my new career is that I now have pieces in the Ketz Art Gallery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

I have lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for nearly 35 years, and am also a wife and mother of two young adults. 

 

Category
Artist-Crafter, Jeweler
Medium/Materials - Products/Tags
Metals, semi-precious stones, pearls, cloisonne - necklaces, bracelets, earrings
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