Josh and Jord at Christmas

Christmas Love Prints

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

.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

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

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

Holiday Jewelry Ideas

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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

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

Thanksgiving

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

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

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

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

Florida

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

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

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

New Creations for Autumn on Parade

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

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

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

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

the four pieces I have exhibited

I am Woman Exhibit

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

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

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!