Heather's Bench Musings
Making of: Agate Mitsuro Ring
Heather Scott talks about what inspired her to create this agate mitsuro ring and the steps she took to create it. Read about the making of this ring here!
Why I Create Mitsuro Jewelry
Heather Scott talks about why she creates mitsuro jewelry and what lead her to the techniques she practices. Read about her journey here!
Bow and Arrow Necklace
This little sterling silver bow and arrow necklace was a very special surprise gift for someone who has their own special meaning for arrows and how they remind them to keep aiming. It was fun to take on a piece that is outside of my usual style. I wanted to give this piece those little […]
Jewelry Making Books
I really love looking through my collection of jewelry making books for inspiration and to refresh my memory on techniques. I often get asked which ones are my favorite so I thought I’d share some of my favorite jewelry making books here. The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques by Anastasia Young: I love this […]
Hawaii Moon Rabbit Necklace
Recently I was asked to create a very special piece for a wonderful woman whose birthday happened to land on Mother’s Day this year! Her husband asked if I could create a piece that incorporated their two little girls and their life together. He told me that their oldest daughter is their bunny baby and […]
Music Note Earrings
I was asked to create a custom pair of music note earrings for a special anniversary. When I met with my client, I asked him to tell me a little about what he was envisioning for the gift he wanted to make for his girlfriend. He told me he wanted a pair of earrings that […]
Lotus Engagement Ring
I had the pleasure of creating a custom lotus engagement ring for a very special client. They said they like the flowing designs and delicate textures I create with my mitsuro pieces and asked that those elements be incorporated into a lotus engagement ring. This ring is definitely different from many other pieces I’ve created in the […]
Wave Necklace Process
I’m often asked about how I create my pieces. Usually, I only have time to share the mitsuro portion of my jewelry design process with people who I meet. Today I want to share with you some of my wave necklace process that combines traditional jewelry design elements with the mitsuro. Sometimes I’ll cast a piece of mitsuro that […]
Book Review “Chatting with Henri Matisse: The Lost 1941 Interview”
I just finished reading the book “Chatting with Henri Matisse: The Lost 1941 Interview”, Henri Matisse with Pierre Courthion. If you’re looking for a compelling book that gives you a glimpse into the life of a world renowned artist, I highly suggest it. It was a fascinating read. It really gives you a sense of […]
Patinas
Today, while working on my new line, I wanted to share with you a special part of my creative process. Patination is the development of a thin protective film that forms over metals and other materials. This protective film is bonded to the surface of the metal and protects it from other chemical reactions. It […]
Creation Station
I have a new creation station! It’s charming and steady and practical and perfect for my studio. Some people may think that it’s a desk, and in a sense, it is my desk that I sit at to do my work. But it’s also more than that. My bench is where imagination and material unite […]
Capital Artworks Juried Show Acceptance and Figure Drawing
I really am bad about this whole blogging thing. I really need to get better at it. Anyway, here’s some exciting news! One of my pieces was accepted into a juried show at Capital Artworks gallery in Sacramento, CA! The piece that was accepted is quite different from the abstract pieces that are in my […]
Mirror Mirror
Today I was reminded of the inquisitive and philosophical child I was. In the 5th or 6th grade I remember pondering about image and the way we view ourselves. I remember wondering if how I saw myself in the mirror was the same way everyone else saw me or if what other people saw was […]
So far in 2014…
2014 has started out pretty good. Here are some of the things that have happened so far and some things that I’m working on. I had my first solo show in an art gallery. I learned a lot about what it takes to put on a solo show and learned some things that I’d do […]
“Growing Process” at the Temp Gallery
When I create a piece of art, I think about more than just the end-result, it’s about the process I go through to create that piece. To me the process is just as much a part of the piece of work as the final product itself. “Growing Process” is about how seeing both the process […]
This happened today! Art,Artists,Artwork
Today I was honored to be one of the featured artists on the facebook page Art,Artists,Artwork. Lee Down who created this page back in August 2009 reached 5,000 fans in the first 30 days and currently has about 172,000 fans! He created this page because of his passion for art and turned it into a […]
Creative not Crazy
There are two words that start with “C” that are seem to be used interchangeably when talking about artists, but have very different meanings: Crazy and Creative. “Crazy: mentally deranged; demented; insane.” You lose control over your own mind. “Creative: resulting from originality of thought.” Original thoughts happen when you let your mind wander and […]
Growing Cities: Part of the Growing Series
Each of these pieces are part of a series that I’m creating to show along side the “Growing Series”. Each of these process videos contains approximately 6-10 hours of footage condensed into just minutes of video!
Why is it called the “Growing Series”?
Freehand drawing of Minnie Mouse, Age 9 1/2 Drawing: ink, charcoal, pastels, crayons, pencils Painting: watercolor, oil, acrylics, guache Sculpture: clay, metalwork, casting, welding, paper, plastic, mixed media, wood, glass Printmaking: Intaglio, litho, screen printing Countless mediums, countless ways of creating a piece, and countless ideas. Seeing just how closely my eyes, brain, and hands […]
First Solo Show in a Gallery
Getting art on a wall, in a gallery, out in the world so it can live! These are all things that most artists who make art their profession can agree that they work towards. I have been lucky to have been in many shows where I have exhibited one or two of my pieces. I […]
“A Couple of Biker Chicks” for Tour de Cluck Auction in Davis, CA
The Tour de Cluck is happening this month in Davis, CA, the town that calls itself the “Bicycle Capital of the U.S.”! Why am I posting about this? Because I have decided to participate by creating a piece for their art auction that happens on May 25th! This is the first time that I’ve ever […]
Growing Series! Process Videos!
I have been working on a series of line drawings that I call “Growing”. This series has given me the opportunity to reflect on how I’ve been growing as an artist. When I started piece #11 (Awakening) in the series, I decided to start video tape myself drawing these pieces. This video blog entry will […]
SF Feb 4th-11th 2013!
I was in San Francisco from February 4th – February 11th! During that week I was able to do all sorts of art related things! It was very exciting! I was able to go on the art walk, go to an open studio, and even work on myself as an artist professionally. I went to […]
Small Works in the Foothills at ASiF
Last Friday, November 9, 2012, was the opening of the Small Works in the Foothills Holiday Show and Sale at ASiF Studio in Grass Valley, CA. These are my pieces that are in the show! When I walked into the opening of the show I was immediately overwhelmed by the sheer number of people and […]
“Off The Cuff” Show in Honolulu, HI!
As you’re walking around the Ward area in Honolulu you see lots of warehouses and shops. You’d never guess hidden in one of these warehouses is a beautiful gallery housing some incredible artwork! Tuesday October 30, 2012 was the opening of the “Off the Cuff” show at the Fine Art Associates in Honolulu, HI! I […]
First blog post!
On my new website! Hey everyone! Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my new website! I hope you enjoy exploring it and getting to know a little more about me, my artworks, and what I’m up to! If you have any questions feel free to contact me! You never know, maybe […]