Kim Clark Art

SPRING INTO SPRING JEWELRY WORKSHOP

2010-03-04T12:00:00.000-06:00

Saturday March 20, 2010 - the First day of Spring

Let's create custom .999 fine silver jewelry! A gorgeous pendant and earrings....
If you have taken one of my beginner classes...you will LOVE this class...we will learn to embed stones...I will have an array of colors to choose from!

Call for more information: 605-321-9341

Where: The Next Picture Show - Dixon IL
$155
class size: 6
reservations required/prepayment/10 days in advance

What I created at Art 4 Art's Sake

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Creating an Artist's Palette from .999 fine silver

Filing the silver in it's green state...quite fragile..........After firing..frosty white
Polished to a sheen....

Art 4 Art's Sake

2010-02-23T10:14:00.007-06:00

Please join me as part of this amazing evening.
Watch gifted artists create art before your eyes at "Art 4 Art's Sake, an event to support The Next Picture Show, a non-profit fine arts community center, serving the Rock River Valley

This Saturday
February 27, 2010
Ken Nelson Auto Plaza
1000 North Galena Avenue Dixon, IL

The Public will be able to watch over 40 artists finish their pieces beginning at 4pm. Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres start at 6pm and the auction of artwork is at 8pm All proceeds will benefit The Next Picture Show

I will be there with my kiln....creating a gorgeous pendant of .999 fine silver to be auctioned off at evening's end! Hope to see you there! Kim

If you are in the area,

The Next Picture Show
The Rockford Art Museum
Fine Art America
or...contact me for a custom creation.

Events, new designs, exhibitions: BLOG

Custom orders are welcome
605-321-9341 email: kimclarkart@gmail.com
Dragonfly Studios

Ladies Night Out - February 4th

2010-01-21T16:45:00.000-06:00

'Click here for information on the Ladies Night Out
Jewelry Workshop at the Next Picture Show'

Pure silver tree with nest of eggs

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Sculpture, Clay and Fiber 2
Show runs from January 8, 2010 through February 16 2010

The Next Picture Show - Dixon IL

Twig Pendant with Black Pearl

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I am currently showng this pure silver Twig pendant with black pearl at:

Sculpture, Clay and Fiber 2
Show runs from January 8, 2010 through February 16 2010

Ceramics and fiber in contemporary and traditional art. Using recent technological advances and working contemporary concepts, ceramic, metal, wood, and fiber artists are building on each medium’s rich tradition to create new and innovative work.

for MEN ONLY Workshop - February 6

2010-01-21T10:29:00.004-06:00

'Click HERE to see info on Kim's upcoming MENS workshop.'

Create & Take Workshop - Sat Dec 5

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The workshop was a rousing success...three students that had beautiful ideas and were great to visit with. I always feel that I get more out of the class than the students...they are so inspiring!

Christmas Create and Take - DECEMBER

2009-11-10T15:30:00.000-06:00

The Next Picture Show - Saturday December 5th
Create some Holiday Magic of your own......

Local Artist Kimberly Clark will be having TWO workshops today...
Beginners in the morning and Advanced in the afternoon!
Click on the links below for more information and call Kim directly for your reservations:
605-321-9341

PMC WORKSHOP number one

PMC WORKSHOP number two

JESSUP & JEWELS RECEPTION Next Week!!!!

2009-11-10T15:08:00.002-06:00

LAUREL AND DOUG LATHER ARE LETTING YOU KNOW.....

It's “Little Red Stocking” shopping night downtown for the
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY.

JESSUP & JEWELS RECEPTION
Thursday, November 19th from 5 – 8pm It's “Little Red Stocking” shopping night downtown for the Children’s Home Society. In support of the cause we are hosting an evening of wine & art.

FORMER RESIDENT, KIMBERLY CLARK OF DRAGONFLY STUDIOS will be displaying and selling her one-of-a-kind jewelry.

She also has DONATED a silver pendant with white sapphire to raffle for the charity.

The tasting bar will be offering complimentary samples of Jessup Cellars wines. The proceeds from any bottles purchased will also be donated. Have an enjoyable evening of shopping and sipping, all for a great charity!

CALL 275-WINE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

The Market on Phillips • 204 S. Phillips Ave. • Sioux Falls , SD 57104 • 605-275-WINE

www.themarketonphillips.com

for more information about Jessup Cellars

Art on the Hill

2009-08-27T10:45:00.001-05:00

ART ON THE HILL

I have created a one of a kind wearable sculpture in fine silver with a beautiful blue topaz.
Top of the page....you can link to see the other beautiful items donated for this spectacular
Auction on September 6 benefiting the Rock River Center

PMC Workshop Part Deux

2009-08-27T10:44:00.001-05:00

for those that have taken a class from me before...part 2 is Saturday. Syringe work, setting stones...call me if interested: 605-321-9341

GARDENSTOCK

2009-08-24T15:05:00.008-05:00

Just out running around on Saturday and remembered Todd Lorenc 's(fellow artist) band Flying Fish was playing at Distinctive Gardens in Dixon....and they called it GARDENSTOCK

....Well.....knock me over with a feather....we had a great time....gorgeous weather...music...people laying on the ground...others with little tables set up drinking wine....a few vendors...(lovely high end items!) I am having Staci Ruben do a piece for me....and then just think of the fragrance wafting throughout....mmmmm....lovely...simply lovely...I do hope this will be the first of many!

Farms & Barns Exhibition

2009-08-03T19:48:00.006-05:00

The Farms and Barns Exhibition opening night was Friday evening at the Next Picture Show Gallery in Dixon IL.....Rather than jewelry (I had not created anything resembling a barn...although come to think of it....a corn husk in silver would be pretty cool)

...I had two of my photographs entered....16 x 20's on canvas....I love old barns and fields and always have my camera tucked away. We walked in an hour late as they were making their announcements...and lo and behold.

I received honorable mention for the photo above...named CORN SILK BLUES

I was stunned...as I was in the company of my many friends/artists....whom I admire so very much...Friend Jan Harvey's oil of a lush countryside took first place and just to be in the fine company of Bob Logsdon, Jan, Bev Garcia, Fred Bushnell, Rick Munson, Jane Cress Edgar and many more...well I was glowing!

Upcoming PMC Workshops

2009-07-23T15:34:00.008-05:00

Create your own .999 fine silver pendant and earrings in one day!

Saturday August 8, 2009 Part I

Saturday August 29, 2009 Part II

Click here for information on the Next Picture Show's Website
or
check my own website for details ~ Dragonfly Studios

If you look to the right....the slideshow is of the class in JUNE!

Brother Todd

2009-07-20T13:38:00.004-05:00

just had a great 2 day visit from brother Todd and his gorgeous gal Debbie....
on their way from Minneapolis to Chicago...took them on a cruise of the Rock River....you can see Chief Blackhawk in the background....and of course Brian fried up some of his great walleye....mmmmmTodd of course created a perfect dressing for the salad using fresh herbs from our garden (our first year planting herbs)....anyone have some helpful hints...PULEEEEEEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Earrings are Here

2009-06-24T14:46:00.012-05:00

PMC WORKSHOP

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We had a fabulous workshop on Saturday June 13, 2009 at the Next Picture Show Gallery in Dixon IL. Check out the slideshow on the TOP OF THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN! How can we possibly call this a beginner's class when these exquisite pendants and earrings were created in just one day! I am so proud of all of my students!

Graduation Parties in Miami - May

2009-05-25T00:11:00.000-05:00

Baby Brother Todd was here from minneapolis....had a gorgeous fab day at Fairchild Tropical Gardens with exhibitions by two of my favorite artists on earth!!!!! Fernando Botero....and glass work by Dale Chihuly....Heaven........

Debbie and Ralph Ginger, Mary and Bev Terry, Kim and Candy

Dr. Ed Otero and gorgeous wife Ana Ginger with Julian
Weekend full of graduations activities:

Jax Graduated on Friday from U of M and Sandy graduated on Sunday from U of M with a Law degree....awesome duo party Saturday evening!

Following Thursday Eric playing violin at his concert! AND, I of course am his fairy godmother!

I got to feeling better later in the week and we played in the pool....you know I LOVE those
actions shots....here is a great one of Eric
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Abuela Candy and I hit Nordstroms and bought numerous pairs of shoes...along with makeovers at Dior....ahhhh I do love Dior!....great cuban and spanish food, great family...i am blessed

DOS EQUIS XX : Women's Exhibition

2009-04-08T13:28:00.001-05:00

I had two pieces accepted to this fabulous event!

RECEPTION FRIDAY MAY 1ST 6PM - 8 PM

Show runs May 1 through June 2, 2009

A celebration of the multiple dimensions of women. This show celebrates women artists. You know. The \"Bringing home the bacon and frying it up in a pan\" refrain that women from all generations have lived, some without even knowing it. Artwork will depict women or objects related to women with themes that include, but are not limited to, jobs, chores, childbearing, moments of humor in their lives, their friendships and their pleasures, meals, an embrace, beauty regimes, family, and, finally, at rest.

This show is sponsored by Diane Schnake of The Frameworks
and by Century 21 Alliance, 224 North Galena, Dixon.

Media: 2D, painting (all medium), photography, textiles/fiber, printmaking, graphic illustration, drawing, mixed media.

Expressions Art Sale & Reception

2009-04-08T12:51:00.003-05:00

Here is a link to the
2009 Expressions Catalogue of Art

Expressions Art Sale & Reception - Friday April 24th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Next Picture Show
113 West First Street, Dixon

My DONATED PIECE is on page four (4)!!!!
Hope to see you there

I LOVE creating Custom Rings*My new passion

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Bonnie's Ring

Colleen's Ring
Moonglow Orange (tm) Ring

Moonglow Orange (tm)

Kim's Ring

Lynette's Ring

Large Peridot Earrings New "O" Earrings

Art 4 Arts Sake

2009-03-09T13:53:00.009-05:00

Kim creating PMC Pendant

Pendant still in "green state" before firing

Artist Shirley Guay Artist Rosalie Koldan

Expressions Art Sale and Reception

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I will again be creating/donating a custom piece of jewelry for this very worthwhile project! What is the SINNISSIPPI FOUNDATION?
APRIL 24, 2009 6:00 -8:00 pm
The NEXT PICTURE SHOW - 113 West First St. Dixon IL

2nd Art 4 Art's Sake Fundraiser

2009-01-05T13:18:00.004-06:00

This will be my second year participating in this FUN and WORTHWHILE project.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, FEBRUARY 28TH! This is the 2nd Art 4 Art's Sake Fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the operation of The Next Picture Show.Over 40 talented artists will be donating their time and talents by arriving at the fundraiser site to start creating an original piece of work to be auctioned off live later in the evening. The public will arrive while the artists are still working. Appetizers and beverages will be aplenty. Musical entertainment will also be on hand.
Where: Ken Nelson Auto, 1000 N Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021Time: 6:00 p.m. Public arrives, 8:30 p.m. live auction starts Admittance Fee: $35 per person, tickets may be purchased at The Next Picture Sho

Contact Info:

Bonnie Kime, 815-285-4924

Email: nps@grics.net

URL: http://www.thenextpictureshow.org

Josh and Jord at Christmas

2008-12-31T16:13:00.000-06:00

Christmas Love Prints

2008-12-27T13:37:00.001-06:00

This Christmas Season was a new endeavor...most of my female clients were ordering
jewelry for their husbands & sons....

Here are a few pics
Local business owner Justine Messenger had me create a custom celtic cross for her son, including the family's birthstones.

She then had me create the LOVE PRINTS jewelry for an employee of hers...Amber had
twin babies in September...what fun taking these tiny fingerprints and turning them into a beautiful pendant for their Mother with their sapphire birthstone, along with their names and dates on the back....and what a fabulous boss Justine is for this precious gift and momento!

I also created some KEYCHAIN Pendants for the guys with the fingerprints of their loved ones on the front and names and birthdays on the reverse....of course...these were a bit heftier for the wear on tear they will get!

KILN vs Stove!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Christmas Day

2008-12-26T13:27:00.000-06:00

.I am such a chef wannabe..thought since the boys were home I would prepare some of brother Todd's fabulous dishes...however, when you triple the recipe, I guess you don't need to triple the brandy when you are about to the flame your sauce...whoops!
It was fabulous though...thanks Todd!

Christmas

2008-12-25T13:25:00.000-06:00

on the ceiling with joy
both boys home this holiday
Joshua - my Marine Biologist
from Alaska
and Jordan -pre/med-musician
from Augustana

Holiday Jewelry Show

2008-12-20T13:24:00.000-06:00

The Next Picture Show - Dixon Illinois

End of December through Early January.
Stop by for Rhythym & Blues and catch some
of Kim's newest silver and gold creations!

Also....sign up if you are interested in a PMC
Workshop

Ready for the Angel Ball

2008-12-06T14:28:00.000-06:00

Holiday Jewelry Ideas

2008-12-05T11:38:00.007-06:00

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I LOVE working with leaves Celtic Cross with Peridot
22 karat gold/pure silver

Here are a dramatic and heavy pair
of fine silver earrings with Rubys!
The new pearl sprays are fun and fanciful. ...I use a variety of freshwater pearls and they are light and quite artsy looking....especially the Pendants!

Winter is here

2008-11-28T11:19:00.001-06:00

a picture looking out of my studio on Thanksgiving Day....now here it is a few days later....

Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T11:07:00.001-06:00

It was a Thanksgiving for two...but what fun... Brian has prepared a turkey forever, but I decided to replicate the FALL FEAST Todd had prepared for me earlier in the month...as a surprise for Brian and also so I had could have the kitchen to myself and he could put up all of the lights on the roof lines of the house before the first big snow....

Well...it is hard enough to do just one recipe for the first time...but I did them all....and my first flaming dish at that....I am just a little bit proud of my Pork Tenderloin with a flaming Brandy Cream sauce with fresh green peppercorns......fresh squash and the salad....well all of you know how much I love manchego and always try to buy it in quantity on my trips to Miami...well imagine it julienned with Honey Crisp Apples! Todd you are such an amazing chef (as well as my other Brothers....Scott & Kerry)...but walking me through it step by step and explaining the nuances of the dish....Well....it was PERFECT!

November in Minnesota

2008-11-15T10:55:00.000-06:00

What a fun month....returned from a week in Miami and then was off to Minnesota. Mom got a new hip...so there was plenty of running back and forth to the hospital. She is doing great and I had a super time visiting with brother Todd....Stayed with him and Deb Sat eve in Bloomington and he prepared all of the foods he had been discussing with me the night before....what a feast! The seven hour drive home Tuesday in an ice storm was one of my all time worst drives ever....Whew....glad to be home! Deb and Todd...again a HUGE thank you not only for your hospitality and great food...but for the long talks and great advice...I just adore you both!

Rive Gauche - November 1st

2008-11-03T16:30:00.004-06:00

A mad rush to unpack and get ready for the Rive Gauche Event for the Freeport Arts Center - Freeport Country Club on Saturday...brought my silver, kiln and practically my studio...created a one of a kind pendant, while 8 other artists created painted...a joyful and fun day....well...back to the studio...
more later

Florida

2008-11-03T16:17:00.008-06:00

Arrived in Miami Thursday...here we are at a new "hot spot" in Coral Gables called TOWN....well we went to town! It was mostly rainy...but I did manage to do quite a few laps in the pool....The Mass for Dad was Sunday followed by an incredible dinner with friends and family....Tere surprised Jayna and I with matching birthday cakes too! more pics later

florida

2008-10-27T22:53:00.000-05:00

Florida

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I am heading to Miami this week. Mass for Dad on Sunday and my birthday Monday. Can't wait to spend time with family, get some sun, Tere's great cooking and seeing "The Group"! Of course I will bring my jewelry along!

Back in time for Garrison Keillor at NIU on the 30th and the Arts Event at the Freeport Country Club on November 1st!

PMC Workshop

2008-10-20T16:34:00.007-05:00

The PMC Workshop at the Next Picture Show in Dixon has been rescheduled to the Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER 22, 2008 9 am to 3pm

we will be creating a gorgeous pair of silver earrings and a pendant, I will have my kiln, tools and provide each student with a packet of pmc. Call Bonnie for costs and information.

Don't forget to give Bonnie a call (815) 285-4924...reservations are a must as I need to order supplies. I must have confirmation by November 15 as I will be in and out of town for most of the month

JOSH - Summer in Alaska

2008-10-01T20:08:00.000-05:00

Here is a pic of
Josh leading a route on the sea cliffs this summer
Juneau AK

New Creations for Autumn on Parade

2008-10-01T11:13:00.022-05:00

I have been busy creating new pmc silver pendants and earrings
for this weekend at Autumn on Parade...Be sure to stop by Vanaseys
at Conover Square....If you can't make it and want to custom order
a piece...let me know.....

Fall is here...what could be more perfect that a beautiful LEAF PENDANT! Available in Pure silver or embellished with 22 karat gold (as shown)

"Wishbone"

The Wishbone is available with Ruby, Sapphire and Peridot
to order.....email me at: kimclarkart@gmail.com
"O" Earrings
Squiggle Earrings

Abstract Pendant with 2 Peridot

Remember...all work is one-of-a-kind; however, if you just fall in love with
"a look"...I can certainly recreate something similar...just for you!

TWO WORLDS PUDDLES

Art on the Hill

2008-09-09T14:06:00.012-05:00

Ann Haas! What a labor of Love....A gorgeous charity auction gala held at the PINEHILL B&B on Sunday September 7th. I donated a PMC abstract pendant with black and white freshwater pearls and was in the company of about 40 fine artists! WOW....first of all the location was enchanting....Chris...the place is magical...the artwork was displayed throughout the first floor and the dining room held an array of delicacies...by none other than Ann and her husband...do you think in your spare time you could open a restaurant???? Just kidding Ann...I do NOT know where you find the time....the audience enjoyed wine and fine hors d'oeuvres under a huge white canopy while bidding on these items to benefit the ROCK RIVER CENTER.

I had the joy of sitting with a favorite artist of mine...Jan Harvey and husband Ron. Jan's artwork sold really well in my gallery...Dragonfly Gallery...especially her gorgeous palette knife work! Check it out! www.janharveyart.com.
Also...since I had the pleasure of visiting with Bronze Sculptor Jeff Adams and gorgeous wife Kathy...here is his website too....he just finished pouring the life size bronze of Olympic Gold Medal Winner Shawn Johnson!!!!

The Rock River Center is a non profit agency that is the designated focal point by the State of IL to provide services for individuals 60 + years throughout Ogle County. The $ raised from this event will be used toward the new facilities and services for seniors.

Don't forget to check my website for updates on Exhibitions and Projects..www.dragonflystudios.net

Grand Detour Art Festival - Sunday - Sept 7

2008-09-09T13:13:00.018-05:00

Above...Betty Adams is informing visitors of ART ON THE HILL...a gala charity auction at Pine Hill B&B today benefiting Rock River Center....I donated a PMC pendant and will drop by later today.

What a gorgeous day...70 degrees and a beautiful breeze and of course...one of the best shows around....I rank it up there with the Stockholm Art Festival I used to do every July....What an opportunity to not only see the finest art around...but visit with our many "artist friends"
Kim and Bob Logsdon...Bob and Colleen are heading West and I cannot wait to see the fabulous photographic artwork he returns with...by the way....
I spoke to Colleen Logsdon and she wants to take a PMC Silver Class from me...anyone interested???? I am going to set up something with Bonnie Kime at the Next Picture Show for either October of November
...Let me know if there is an interest OKAY???

Shirley Guay & Rosalie Koldan This was Shirley Guay's first time at the Grand Detour Art Festival and she won BEST OF SHOW! Congrats!!!!!
Bonnie Kime from the Next Picture Show was hard at work with the Youth Exhibitions. and Chuck Phillips from Sauk Valley Bank...

Rockford Art Museum

2008-09-05T13:30:00.001-05:00

Carrie & Diane have been fabulous! I am truly honored to have my jewelry at their new location...and the display is gorgeous! Take a look at the slideshow!

My jewelry at Rockford Art Museum-slideshow

2008-09-05T13:24:00.005-05:00

the four pieces I have exhibited

2008-08-21T10:30:00.003-05:00

I am Woman Exhibit

2008-08-21T10:29:00.002-05:00

Women's Art Exhibition, "I am Woman," show opens on Aug. 15, 2008 An exhibit featuring women artists will open Aug. 15 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. The "I Am Woman" show, which runs through Sept. 16, will include artwork depicting women or objects related to women. "When we put our calendar together each year, we try to work in some new concepts. With this show, we wanted to feature work with themes ranging from jobs and childbearing to humor and friendships and much more," said Bonnie Kime, executive director of the gallery. "The art runs the spectrum from paintings in all mediums, photography, textiles/fiber, printmaking, graphic illustration, drawing and mixed media."
The show is open to the public with an artists' reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 15. The public is invited to stop by and meet the artists. Pat Schaible, owner of Something Special at 123 W. First St., is the sponsor.
Artist Raphael Iaccarino will judge the show. He is an internationally known artist whose vivid watercolors are inspired by the Costa Rican rain forests and jungles. Iaccarino, whose work is exhibited in public and private collections worldwide, has spent years observing the primary subject of his inspiring work.

August

2008-08-21T10:25:00.009-05:00

Wow...did this month whizzzzzzzzzzz by! I guess part of it is getting back on my feet....after the broken bone in my foot and the way it affected by walk...I eventually ruptured two discs in my back...I am walking and driving again and going to PT twice a week...strengthening my "core" muscles....Now that I am off the vicodin and celebrex...I have a clear head...lots of energy, great ideas and am rockin!

I am working to finish the order for the Rockford Art Museum Store.
They recently finished a total renovation and you must walk through the store to enter the exhibits. It is an elegant area and their items are displayed beautifully with fantastic lighting....Presentation is everything...right!

I am also finishing preparing my pieces for the newest exhibit at the Next Picture Show in Dixon - I AM WOMAN

JULY

2008-07-08T15:19:00.003-05:00

Wow...the month is just whizzing by already....Had a fab visit with Roger and Annie and finished the custom celtic cross for cousin Keith's surprise "one year" anniversary gift to gorgeous wife Vicki!

June

2008-06-24T11:43:00.003-05:00

looking for a new boat launch on Lake Michigan

Pearls - Pastels - Mmmmm - Summertime

2008-06-24T11:40:00.008-05:00

I have been so fortunate to find a pearl vendor in Hong Kong...the pearls are gorgeous and I love creating beautiful summertime necklaces...so romantic and light!

May - Brian's Birthday

2008-06-01T11:45:00.000-05:00

For Brian's birthday, we headed to the Mississippi for a long weekend of fishing....Poopy's for dinner of course and Gary at the L & M delivered me in style to the Marina! Here is another of his vehicles...can't wait to see more on our next trip!

LovePrint Jewelry

2008-05-27T14:44:00.005-05:00

To update you on the LOVEPRINTS here is my newest design for my hair stylist MYKIL!!!!!!!!!!!!! First I incorporated two fingerprints..2 month old Rylee and 9 year old Caid...along with two white sapphires. Mykil wanted this elongated contemporary look........
HERE I AM WITH ZED
His MOM.....Theresa owns Vanaseys at Conover Square....
We are imprinting his fingerprint onto PMC silver...from there I take it back to my studio and create a one of a kind pendant for his mom...of course with his ruby birthstone and this time his name embedded onto the front design...See the flower going up the left hand side...and the middle of the flower is a RUBY...and among the garden at the bottom is his name............the backside of course has his name and birthday!

ALASKA!!!

2008-05-25T18:22:00.012-05:00

KIM IN JUNEAU
What a way to start the month of May...Our eldest son Joshua graduated from the University of Alaska Juneau with a degree in Marine Biology....It was so incredible to see his world of mountains, climbing, hiking, kayaking, nature at it's finest.....he has great friends and has made a great life for himself....oh gosh....am I gushing or what...needless to say....who knows where he will end up after he finishes his Masters!!!
and wimpy me actually went kayaking...the water was all of 39 degrees!!!!!!!!! Wahoo

I am so inspired and have countless drawings for new jewelry sculptures!

A Feature!

2008-05-01T11:44:00.001-05:00

Here is a copy of the page from ETC MAGAZINE>
They featured my jewelry...(middle of page) in their April Issue!

Jordan & Jewelry

2008-04-21T16:08:00.018-05:00

Another trip to Sioux Falls -this time I brought along one of my glass cabinets from Dragonfly Gallery for Laurel to showcase my jewelry in the new Art Gallery portion of Food and Fermentations! That evening we had dinner and time to "catch up" with Pat & Craig Lloyd

Sunday was just amazing....Jordan had his CELLO recital with Dr Karren Melik-Stepanov at Augustana. He has been working on the Haydn piece all year. We were in tears....what an amazing day and Doug and Laurel were able to share it with us!

The Augustana Orchestra had their concert Monday evening and we headed home Tuesday...a long drive...but oh so worth it!

Creating Love Prints

2008-04-10T01:02:00.004-05:00

Here I am at Vanaseys with Theresa's son Zed. We are making a Love Print...a beautiful pendant using his little fingerprint. I inscribed his name and added his Ruby birthstone!

Early March 2008

2008-03-31T13:28:00.000-05:00

I had a fantastic time in Sioux Falls! Laurel Lather, owner of Food and Fermentations hosted a private jewelry trunk show for me....complete with a car trunk for the jewelry!

I made the 9 hour drive from Illinois on Friday March 14 and arrived with temps in the 40's and SUNSHINE!!!

Son Jordan is attending Augustana College and he was working at Laurel's that evening! I was pleased to meet his great friend Izzy...who is gorgeous, funny and SMART!

Izzy made me her famous Godiva Fondue with raspberries...this after a sumptous meal of a gorgeous AHI TUNA cake with a creme fraiche wasabi topping courtesy of Laurel! Heaven!!!

Saturday I set up for the Jewelry Trunk Show (notice the pic above with the car TRUNK!)

I met Tom Bennett's (South Dakota Symphony) wife Julia for the first time. When I lived in Sioux Falls 3 years ago I was on the South Dakota Symphony League Board! Some of Laurel's great friends/customers stopped by too! What Fun! It was delightful meeting Lynette Kelley and her husband.... who not only bought the "Buttercream Pearls" she is wearing...but also brought in pearls from her recent trip to Las Vegas. I am going to incorporate them into a custom creation!

MMMM this was for dinner Saturday Night....Chicken Mole....

Laurel...you have presentation down to an art form!...and of course the flavor was outstanding!

Laurel and I got to have our Girlie time....fun in the hot tub...shopping at 8th & Railroad
...and lunch at Sanaa's!

On the way home I stopped in Minnesota and had an early Easter Dinner with Mom at Torey's, shopping, lunch at Costa's and a meeting with one of my artist friends, Russ Docken...check out his incredible artwork!

KimClarkArt.com

End of February 2008

2008-03-31T12:52:00.000-05:00

Wow...this has been a super busy month. I ended the month of February by participating in Art for Art's Sake. This event was held in Dixon IL at the Hospital's Commerce Towers to benefit the Next Picture Show...a gorgeous non-profit gallery. 40 artists set up at noon, creating one of a kind works of art. I brought my kiln, silver and tools. It is NOT EASY working under such pressure, but by 6pm when the doors opened to the pubic, I had finished a beautiful .999 fine silver pendant and inscribed the back with the name of the event and date. A silent auction started at 6 pm until 8 pm...the guests filed through listening to the live music, sipping wine, munching on tray passed gourmet hor d'oeurves and flowering us with many questions about our work! At 8 pm the bids were collected...however those were NOT the winning bids...the highest bid on each item was then given to an auctioneer, who took the place of the band on the stage and then the excitement built! NOW the bids went higher and higher and oh what fun we had.....I had the opportunity to have the winning bid on a gorgeous jewelry box created by Rosalie Koldan who was there with partner/artist Shirley Guay!

Kim & Jane Cress Edgar......................
Her painting went for $1200

Jayne Rose and I each had the second highest bids of the evening for our creations.
$650 for Jayne's Pink Barns painting
and $650 for my pendant!
This is at the finishing stage...fresh from a 1650 degree kiln.
It was named FEMALE GARDEN...notice the slender femail silhouette...the floral background on the silver and the dimensional fines woven on top the the pendant!

MORE PICS OF THIS EVENT - click here

BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-02-19T11:51:00.001-06:00

Above photo is of son Jordan playing his cello at Dragonfly Gallery

Dragonfly Gallery will close it's doors on Saturday March 1!

It has been a difficult decision...and I have loved having the gallery; however...I want to return to what I do best....be a full time artist, have my jewelry shown in the many fine galleries in the US that I used to deal with before opening my own gallery...travel...and spend more time with Brian now that both boys are in college...

My original company...Dragonfly Studios...will continue to thrive and my home studio is still open.

I had a wonderful jewelry trunk show in Coral Gables during the Christmas Holidays, hosted by step-mom Terry Pierce at the Gables Club!

...and just returned from Tucson...

Annie and I attended the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and also had a trunk show of my jewelry for all of her wonderful friends in Saddlebrook!

My next show will be in Sioux Falls in March...time to visit with Laurel...the gang at Food and Fermentations and other great friends....Jordan who is attending Augustana will be on Spring Break...so I will not only get to see my boy...but possibly talk him into bringing his cello down for the Jewelry Trunk Show at Food and Fermentations on March 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dragonfly Studios - Trunk Show in Coral Gables

2007-12-31T00:08:00.000-06:00

December...just arrived in Miami yesterday.
Took the new flight direct Rockford to Fort lauderdale....wow...we had a private driver take us to the house in Coral Gables...and were settled by the afternoon. Saturday was preparation for my jewelry trunk show.