Up and Coming Jewelry Designer Kathleen Brughelli
Friday, February 18, 2011
What was your inspiration for launching the line?
Eamon Ellery line is a collection based on things I find around me, the things that I love. I am fascinated with the night sky, the way the stars twinkle and shimmer and the patterns of the constellations. It’s an endless source of inspiration for me, and I also find that things in nature, organic shapes, are very appealing. I draw on the simple things.
What’s the range of materials you work with?
Second, I adore pearls and while I have yet to meet a gemstone I didn’t like, if you ever want to find me at a gem show, I am making a beeline for the pearls, it’s just what I am drawn to. They have an ethereal quality to them. That said, I love gemstones, glass beads, pretty much anything that sparkles works for me.
How do you describe your pieces?
How has your adventure been in jewelry making, and how do you like using emerging artisan-focused e-commerce sites like Esty?
My adventure has been fabulous. I didn’t choose jewelry and metalsmithing as much as it chose me. Finding my medium was like learning to fly. It’s exhilarating. It brings me peace, joy and tremendous satisfaction. I have also found support through my studio mates at The Bead House Studio in Warren,we have an incredible talent pool. As for Etsy, I love it. It allows me to maintain an online presence and show my work as well as connects me with a wildly diverse group of artists and artisans. I have learned a lot through Etsy as well as grown my business. It’s the place to be!
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