Joanne Staley

Joanne Staley

Jewelry [Montgomery, AL]

www.galleryonefineart.com/Joanne-Staley/

I have been making art for over 40 years. My major concentration for many years has been on jewelry design. The design challenges in form, texture, color or metal patina, proportion and scale are never ending. At one time, I felt I had a tool use deficiency; now I love using my silversmithing tools and the equipment is half the fun. I go over jewelry equipment catalogues with great gusto, page by page.

My jewelry creations are mostly fabricated sterling silver pieces, which are one-of-a-kind. Techniques such as chasing, etching, color patina, enamels, mixed metals soldered together and fold forming are also used. This year I have also experimented with casting and glass bead mosaic designs in my sterling handmade bezel boxes. My art stimulation often comes from nature or animals. I am a docent at the Montgomery Zoo so I get exposure to terrific animals.