Monday, October 21, 2013

Featured Artist: Gesine of GesineArt - The Purple Bumblebee on Artfire


 
Our latest featured artist is the multi-talented Gesine of GesineArt-The Purple Bumblebee!
 
Gesine's designs caught my eye because of their interesting use of layers of filigrees, rhinestones, cabochons and beads.


A lot of Gesine's jewelry is inspired by Victorian motifs and old European royalty. Gesine says she creates "Unique pieces reminiscent of the Renaissance and Victorian times, with a playful twist of fairytales, fables, heraldry and nature themes".


This demi-parure is inspired by a necklace worn by Queen Anne of Austria.


This necklace is inspired by Victorian poet Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott". Just look at the layers!
 
"Four gray walls, and four gray towers,
Overlook a space of flowers,
And the silent isle imbowers
The Lady of Shalott."

 
Not only is Gesine a talented jewelry maker, she also creates gorgeous hand painted ornaments.


This ornament has beautiful bleeding hearts, a favorite flower of ours that is currently blooming here in the Pacific Northwest.
 
We hope you'll enjoy a visit over to Gesine's Artfire Store, to be inspired by Gesine's designs and their unique stories. Gesine only makes 2 of each of her designs, so perhaps you may find a unique holiday gift or a treasure for yourself!
 

 
 
 

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