Artists in Tennessee

Have not posted over the Thanksgiving holidays. Have been busy in Tennessee with the other side of the family. Whilst here, I explored a little and found a wonderful Art Centre run by the Tennessee Tech University (check out http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/index.html)

Here I met very interesting artists who were either students at the Centre or resident at the centre. I had a chance to chat with three interesting artists.

One was Stephen Spicer, has been specialising in custom made fine jewelry (you can call him at 931-319-1091 if you are interested in custom making your jewelry). It did not occur to me at that moment to take his picture too for my blog. He had a great "sun" stone set in a beautiful design and I was truly taken with it. It looked almost like a ruby but not quite. Another one also making jewelry but also fiber garments is Anastasia Azure. She is very interesting to talk to and is a native of California. She sells her jewelry and garments at www.forgedfiber.net and www.anastasiajewelry.com. Both Stephen and Anastasia are very creative and good with their hands.

Another interesting artist I met is Charlie Patricolo, who is a doll maker. I did remember to take her picture but forgot to take her contact details. Maybe Anastasia being the resident there could help you connect with her. She had very fun and playful fairies and santas. It reminded me of the wonderful Venetian dolls in Italy with a great playful twist.