Caught Up...

Long time, no see. Or hear. Or maybe read is more appropriate.

Whatever the case may be, 

I thought I'd share a few shots of some upcoming pieces I've been working on.

I feel like I've been caught up in a creative block riptide as of late.

The moment I feel it let up a bit and I think that I'm swimming towards freedom,

I'm pulled under.

Again.

  It is one of the most frustrating and downright painful periods for any artist.

And I am in the throes of a particularly nasty battle with the undertow right now.

Still, I must create. Must go on.

If I can somehow relax into it and keep the faith,

I'll hit the shore eventually.

This I know to be true.

These are my glimpses at the shoreline...

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Till next time...

Still swimming,

Tawny

I Dream in Color

I often have the most amazingly vivid dreams.

Sometimes as surreal as a Dali painting, sometimes quiet and understated.

But ALWAYS in the most incredible palette of colors-

some which I don't think I've ever seen in "real" life...

I chanced upon a stone a while back that blew me away and instantly I thought of my dreaming life. Where it might actually be possible for a butterfly to be born out of stone.

I crafted this lovely with that image in my mind.

Coupled with a quote from the Beatles, it couldn't be more perfect:)

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**Listen To The Color Of Your Dreams**
Sterling and Crazy Lace Agate
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Built for those us who ALWAYS dream in color.
And like it that way;)

Available in the SHOP shortly..

xo,
Tawny

Hard at work...

Some new treats from the Camlo bench:

 

Chaos Theory Ring

Sterling and Labradorite

 Confection Necklace

Sterling and Amethyst Drusy

 Lace Hoops

Sterling Silver

 I'll Never Let You Go Necklace

Sterling, Swiss Topaz, London Topaz and Keshi Pearl

 Mordecai Necklace

Sterling and Pink Topaz

Phantoms Necklace

Sterling, Turtleback Agate and Moonstone

Just a sneak peek..

They will all be listed in the Etsy shop this week.

xoxo,

T

My little ones

My newest batch of inspiration and obsession. I always get a little starry eyed when I sort through my stones. They each have a life and a voice of their own. Sometimes a whisper, sometimes a shout, but they are all 

lovely. 

They deserve to go out into the world and have adventures instead of sitting in a box. 

So I sort through the masses, speaking softly to them all the while.

"Don't worry my little ones, you will all have your turn. These hands and the fruits of their labors will set you all free. I promise."

 Some of their new homes in raw form:

One of the things I love most about creating these little stories, what I call each piece I make, is taking a pile of raw materials and turning them into something beautiful.

It's a form of magic to me. 

And I am so thankful for it!

And for all of my little stones who wait patiently for me to hear their songs.

I am always listening...

xoxo,

Tawny