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Category: Aesthetic Comments

It’s All in the Details

By Rachel Carren Posted on February 6, 2009 Posted in Aesthetic Comments, Artist Spotlight

It is difficult to view a sumptuously decorated medieval manuscript without being amazed by the high level of craftsmanship.  The creation of an illuminated prayer book, such as the celebrated, Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, would have …

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Rachel’s Eye on Design: Imitative Sampler Necklace

By Rachel Carren Posted on February 26, 2008 Posted in Aesthetic Comments

What do you do when you have an assortment of special beads that you finally have decided to use? Stringing up a necklace of disparate beads to achieve an attractive result is no easy feat. Yet, Victoria Hughes makes it …

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Rachel’s Eye on Design: Love Bottle

By Rachel Carren Posted on February 4, 2008 Posted in Aesthetic Comments

There is a lingering perception in our culture that wonderful art results from a spontaneous moment of inspiration. Although this may be true for some works of art, generally there is a substantial body of work and knowledge behind the …

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Rachel’s Eye on Design: Caned Cuff Bracelet

By Rachel Carren Posted on December 9, 2007 Posted in Aesthetic Comments

The appeal of a kaleidoscope is its capacity to offer a constantly changing view from the same set of components.  For Sarah Shriver, the possibility of perpetual change from a single starting point suggests an inspiration for her intricate compositions.  …

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Rachel’s Eye on Design: Carved Chatoyant Bead Necklace

By Rachel Carren Posted on November 13, 2007 Posted in Aesthetic Comments

The elements of design are present in all fabricated objects, although we rarely stop to consider them.  A stylistic analysis of a hand crafted piece of jewelry, a manufactured chair or product packaging may seem strange, but one can evaluate …

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