One of my goals for my Etsy shop has been to streamline my products. The whole thing is pretty much thrown together; there is little consistency among the designs, materials or colors used. But what’s a girl with eclectic taste to do? The answer hit me figuratively because inspiration and I had a healthy relationship—create lines of jewelry under the umbrella of my hard-to-pronounce brand.
Having the iPad on my during downtime at work has been a creativity saver. I’ve been using the DrawPad application as an offline Pinterest, or maybe as a digital cork board. When I tried out a new piece in what was going to be a line called “Fruit Juice,” Kim-Chi told me it reminded her of a Calder mobile. And so the “Modern Art” line was born.
Thus far I have three pieces specifically for this line, so I feel confident in at least sharing the inspiration board screen capture. This won’t be another failed project, by Jove!
Another line I’ve started is, for the moment, called “Riche.” It’s my foray in to dichromatic schemes and cold luxury. Richeness and luxeury for the fabulously riche. [Autocorrect is dying inside.]
I briefly debated doing the line in all sterling silver chains and clasps, but the availability of that material was sadly cost ineffective. I’m sorry, sterling lovers. You’re welcome, wallets.
Now, I make no promises as to when items based on these looks will hit the Etsy shop. I just got excited and wanted to share. There’s a third, more summery line in the works as well, but since I haven’t yet made a single piece for it I reckon I should keep that under my hat.
Also, does anyone have a better suggestion for those collections than “Modern Art” and “Riche?” my inspiration was in color and imagery, not catchy titles.
