J. Baskerville Designs
One-of-a-kind Handmade Art Jewelry
About Janet Baskerville
Artist Statement: My ethnic heritage and experiences are my greatest influences. I enjoy working three dimensionally, as it is an intuitive process. I enjoy the tactile nature of combining various methods of construction, such as forging, stamping and etching metal, wire wrapping and weaving, beading, resin casting and the inclusion of relic-like found objects and artifacts in my pieces. I also enjoy mixed-media collage and the use of paint, paper, fabric, fibers, resin, wood and clay in my work as well. I am fascinated with the results when a combination of these materials and methods comes together in a completed piece to evoke a unique ethnic feeling that tells a story.
Contact me if you are interested in a commissioned piece and I will work with you to create the one of a kind piece of your dreams.
Selected Galleries And Art Shows
- Arts Mid Hudson Dutchess Handmade Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie,NY
- Fall for Art Virtual Art Show and Fundraiser, Kingston,
- In The Making Art & Craft Show, Bethel Woods, NY
- Art Bar Gallery, Kingston, NY
- Mill Street Loft Art Center, Beacon & Poughkeepsie,
- Wolfgang Art Gallery, Montgomery, NY
- Taste of New Paltz Art & Craft Show, New Paltz, NY
***1000 Jewelry Inspirations – Beads, Baubles, Dangles and Chains
Sandra Salamony – Quarry Books
So, this is the story about me getting published… In 2008, Sandra Salamony, a jewelry designer and writer with Quarry Books, reached out to me on Etsy. She was in the process of putting together a book of inspirational designs by jewelry artist on Etsy. She wanted to know if I would be interested in having some of my work in the book. After I picked my mouth up off the floor and did a little digging into who Sandra was… I said yes, of course! I would be honored! I had to get the ball rolling quickly because there was a deadline; I needed pictures fast. In a panic, I reached out to my artist friends and thankfully, a friends
husband was more than happy to take the pictures I needed. They were perfect.
When the book was finally published, I was astounded that they chose all the designs I submitted for publication! All 17 of my designs from beaded, vintage, repurposed, mix media were included in the book. To this day, I am honored to be included in such a beautiful book with the works of some talented Jewelry Artist!
This book can be purchased here.
Artist Statement: my ethnic heritage and experiences are my greatest influences. I enjoy working three dimensionally, as it is an intuitive process. I enjoy the tactile nature of combining various methods of construction in my pieces: such as forging, stamping, etching metal, wire wrapping, wire weaving, beading, resin casting, and the inclusion of relic-like found objects and artifacts. I also enjoy mixed media collage, and the use of paint, paper, fibers, resin, wood, and clay, in my work. I am fascinated with the results when a combination of these materials and methods come together in a completed piece to evoke a unique ethnic feeling that tells a story.
Contact me if you are interested in a commissioned piece and I will work with you to create the one of a kind piece of your dreams.
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