Some times I wake up in the morning and feel a smidge creaky. On those days, I’m not sure what to do with myself out in the studio. I hum and haw.
I make copious cups of tea.
The very best thing for me to work on, on days such as these, is my technical skills.
I’m a classically trained pianist.
I cannot count or convey how many hours I have spent, in the past, diving up and down a keyboard, pushing ivory and ebony in rapid fire succession, playing scales, dominant and diminished 7th chords, cadences on the end of all keys (1-4-5-1), arpeggios and now arpeggios in all of their related minor keys. Double time. Now in three different rhythms. And thirds up and down ten times (set the metronome) to speed up that new Chopin Study you’ve taken on for your Examination in June.
Oh yes. I have labored over the technical skills a piano requires. Oh yes. I have. And now, some days, I find myself practicing metal in the same manner.
On the days when I don’t know what to make in the studio, I simply create pieces that help me study, hone my techniques, sterling arpeggios and diminished 7th broken chords of stone. I go out and I just make pieces of jewelry that help me stay in good practice.
Some days are like that.
[Left to right: imperial jasper, willow creek jasper, Madagascar dendritic agate, Madagascar dendritic agate, imperial jasper]
I woke up early this morning, jumped in the studio and finished these rings a few moments ago. Each one features a beautiful cut of stone — simply set; to let the rock sing. Look for settings that are loaded up with delicate texture, my asymmetrical, wide and tapered band, a dark patina and hand applied satin finish as well as my maker’s mark.
Simply set incredible stones.
Arpeggios made of metal and rock.
In the shop later today.
xx
Plume
:::EDIT:::
Thank you, one and all, for your incredible support
today. Love you to the moon and back again.
x
:::EDIT:::
Thank you, one and all, for your incredible support
today. Love you to the moon and back again.
x
i'm without words. as much due to your (spot on) descriptions of what it's like to jouer du piano as those incredible finger pieces. why haven't we played a duet yet? that should be the next thing on our list.
Each and every one of those stones is so amazing. The settings are so perfect.
Here, with these stones, you're honing your skills in the service of Mother Nature–a perfect occasion for arpeggio work! By the way, those tapered wide bands of yours are ingenious.
🙂
Simplicity at its finest. They are gorgeous.
xoxoxoxo
M
KJK: I have the PERFECT duet. Toby Beth and I won a competition with it once! Dvorak, Slavonic Dances — I get really wild when I play it. I have a copy here in my sheet music binder. Next time we visit, I'll bring it. x
Hollie: Well THANK you madame!
D: They are awfully comfy. I'll never make a normal wide band ever again. x
M: Thank you, darlin. x
Major, minor, augmented, diminished…oh yes, those arpeggios…
…rendered so well here by your hand.
Just lovely.
later when…… ??? :)We're all vultures when it comes to your shop!
simply,perfectly, gorgeous. I am especially fond of that imperial jasper on on the far right.
sigh worthy for sure!
Jaime
CK: I know! Never ending!!! Good to see you here today, my friend. x
Snail: Well Farley and I are going running in just a few minutes so we're probably looking at sometime after 5 — MST. xxxxx
Jaime: I know. It has a purified heart. So beautiful. x
They look like cathedral windows…your new creations…especially fond of Chopins nocturnes…very seductive.
these are fabulous. Sometimes simplicity is just perfect.
xo
A symphony of stones! Sometimes simple is best…and sings the loudest.
Beautiful work ♥
GASP!
(I tend to prefer the simplistic, so stunning)
the madagascar dendritic agate…
boy, do you have the best eye for stone.
These are so radiant!
Dala: Right you are! The Nocturnes are lovely! x
Twiggy: I totally agree. And thank you. x
Belinda: Thank you! So much! x
Lulu: That's the best compliment I've received today. I love the Madagascar stuff — totally ghostly.
x
Stregata: Thank you, dear one. x
LOVE! How I'd love to get my mits on one of those!! Classical pianist? Amazing. xx
That's some spectacular practice, right there.
(Are you one of those annoying prodigies who never fails to astound her audience, even when playing scales? Humph. I thought so.)
I actually just got out of piano lessons… I am working on being classically trained. Is Chopin your favorite? because he is mine. I am just finishing up his Etude 1 in A flat minor. Did you major in piano?
Solitude: xxxxxxx
Liz: I hope I'm not annoying!!! But I might be!
x
Jack: I have different favorite for different categories — Chopin is one favorite. Certainly! And I started school as an English major, turned into a fine arts major and then quit University altogether…..long story:) I might go back someday and finish off the last dribbles of my degree but I can't be bothered right now. There's too much living to do!