Contemporary Jewelry Design Biography
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Lauren Markley is a native of Kansas currently living in Raleigh, NC. She began studying metalsmithing in 2007 and has taken classes in New York City, Penland, NC, and Iowa City, IA. She was a founding member of the West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg, SC, and now maintains a studio at The Carter Building in Raleigh. Her jewelry can be found online an
I’m usually knee-deep into my Print & Ink posts, this being Thursday and all, but I had a few more jewelry makers that I wanted to feature this week. I can’t remember where I first saw Dinosaur Designs. It could have been a blog or a magazine since they’ve been on and in plenty of both. I just have a note in my records that I needed to feature them. And for good reasons: Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, the masterminds behind the collection, are creating resin jewelry that is just mind-blowing.
You can really get a sense of Louise and Stephen’s love for modernism and self-expression in the collections they’ve produced. I love the way these two express themselves about what they do:
‘When you create a piece from scratch, you really bond with it, that’s why we design pieces to last a lifetime. We’re excited by the new possibilities and creative challenges that designing and hand making each new range provides. We feel as passionate about Dinosaur Designs today as we did 27 years ago when we started and we’d like to continue for another 27 years.’ Louise Olsen, Designer, Creative Director and Co-founderere just talking today during the #omhg chat about letting your passion become your career. 27 years is a long time to be doing what you love as an artist. Here’s what Stephen has to say about his work:
‘Each collection is a journey and you never quite know where the final destination is going be. That’s exciting but you’ve got to learn to trust your eye and trust it to build a relationship between tone, texture, colour and form.’ Stephen Ormandy, Designer, Creative Director and Co-founder
Ah, the journey. Well, the destination is one of the most inventive baubles I’ve ever seen. Here’s just glimpse of their expansive collection. Be sure to read their complete bio and grab one of these innovative pieces for yourself.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - The approach of a new year signals a new beginning for some women in Africa being helped by a young woman from Little Rock.
Last month, Channel 7 took you to Nairobi, Kenya in our "Spirit of Arkansas in Africa" series. There, Little Rock native Anna Taylor has started a free sewing school for widows, teaching them the skills they need to make a sustainable living.
The non-profit James 127 has sprouted a new branch teaching African women how to make jewelry and then selling the pieces in the U.S.
"It's been a blessing to work with the women, they're a joy to be around and to work with," explained the jewelry program's creator, Jennifer Bentley.
Bentley is a Little Rock native now living in Nairobi Kenya. She's a woman on a mission: to teach African women skills to make a sustainable living.
"The work is something they need to support their families," Bentley said. "They tell me that if they don't go home with money it's very difficult for them."
Housed in the same location as the free sewing school run by Taylor, the women use metal skills and fabric scraps to craft intricate necklaces and earrings.
All of the non-profit's earnings go back into the program, according to Bentley.
The line is called Imani, which is Swahili for "faith". Sales took off in December, selling almost 200 pieces and paving the way for an new line in 2014.
"Some of them are married but their husbands may not have consistent work so they're having trouble supporting their families," Bentley said.
The success creates work for more women in Nairobi struggling to provide for their families.
The jewelry is currently sold at the Clinton Museum Store and Good Earth in Little Rock. The organizers hope to expand to additional stores in 2014.
The pieces featured on this website are one-of-a-kinds. Please contact me for prices and availability.
To purchase from my current and past production collections, please click on the 'Retail' or 'Wholesale' links.
Lauren Markley is a native of Kansas currently living in Raleigh, NC. She began studying metalsmithing in 2007 and has taken classes in New York City, Penland, NC, and Iowa City, IA. She was a founding member of the West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg, SC, and now maintains a studio at The Carter Building in Raleigh. Her jewelry can be found online an
I’m usually knee-deep into my Print & Ink posts, this being Thursday and all, but I had a few more jewelry makers that I wanted to feature this week. I can’t remember where I first saw Dinosaur Designs. It could have been a blog or a magazine since they’ve been on and in plenty of both. I just have a note in my records that I needed to feature them. And for good reasons: Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, the masterminds behind the collection, are creating resin jewelry that is just mind-blowing.
You can really get a sense of Louise and Stephen’s love for modernism and self-expression in the collections they’ve produced. I love the way these two express themselves about what they do:
‘When you create a piece from scratch, you really bond with it, that’s why we design pieces to last a lifetime. We’re excited by the new possibilities and creative challenges that designing and hand making each new range provides. We feel as passionate about Dinosaur Designs today as we did 27 years ago when we started and we’d like to continue for another 27 years.’ Louise Olsen, Designer, Creative Director and Co-founder
We were just talking today during the #omhg chat about letting your passion become your career. 27 years is a long time to be doing what you love as an artist. Here’s what Stephen has to say about his work:
‘Each collection is a journey and you never quite know where the final destination is going be. That’s exciting but you’ve got to learn to trust your eye and trust it to build a relationship between tone, texture, colour and form.’ Stephen Ormandy, Designer, Creative Director and Co-founder
Ah, the journey. Well, the destination is one of the most inventive baubles I’ve ever seen. Here’s just glimpse of their expansive collection. Be sure to read their complete bio and grab one of these innovative pieces for yourself.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - The approach of a new year signals a new beginning for some women in Africa being helped by a young woman from Little Rock.
Last month, Channel 7 took you to Nairobi, Kenya in our "Spirit of Arkansas in Africa" series. There, Little Rock native Anna Taylor has started a free sewing school for widows, teaching them the skills they need to make a sustainable living.
The non-profit James 127 has sprouted a new branch teaching African women how to make jewelry and then selling the pieces in the U.S.
"It's been a blessing to work with the women, they're a joy to be around and to work with," explained the jewelry program's creator, Jennifer Bentley.
Bentley is a Little Rock native now living in Nairobi Kenya. She's a woman on a mission: to teach African women skills to make a sustainable living.
"The work is something they need to support their families," Bentley said. "They tell me that if they don't go home with money it's very difficult for them."
Housed in the same location as the free sewing school run by Taylor, the women use metal skills and fabric scraps to craft intricate necklaces and earrings.
All of the non-profit's earnings go back into the program, according to Bentley.
The line is called Imani, which is Swahili for "faith". Sales took off in December, selling almost 200 pieces and paving the way for an new line in 2014.
"Some of them are married but their husbands may not have consistent work so they're having trouble supporting their families," Bentley said.
The success creates work for more women in Nairobi struggling to provide for their families.
The jewelry is currently sold at the Clinton Museum Store and Good Earth in Little Rock. The organizers hope to expand to additional stores in 2014.
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Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Contemporary Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
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