Donna Williams
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Meet the Designer-Artist
Where do you live? Cincinnati, Ohio Describe your artistic style. Creative What inspires you as a designer-artist? Everything What materials do you most enjoy working with? Wire, beads, yarn, paper. What is the name of the piece you submitted with your success story? It's actually a floral arrangement, not jewelry. What inspired this design? Love for florals. How did it come together? Used my imagination once I picked the ribbon, I picked the flowers to complement it. Share Your Background
When and how did you begin making jewelry/beading? Well, I began making jewelry about 10 years ago. It is one of many crafts that I enjoy. I like to look at different items and then imagine it as a part of jewelry, be it, yarn, paper, plastic, metal, etc. Who introduced you to beading? Probably a magazine, I look at quite a few while I'm in the grocery store. Do you have an artistic background? If you mean any degrees, no. I pretty much look at something and then re-create it. I sew, but don't like to refer to the pattern. I pretty much know how it is supposed to look when it is finished and I just sew it. How did you discover Fire Mountain Gems and BeadsĀ®? I believe years ago I came across Catalogs.com and their catalog was one that I could get for free. I don't order it anymore because it's too heavy (that's a new one), but it is pretty much like the office supply catalogs that I use at the office and so I chose not to order anymore. What other hobbies do you have? Greeting cards, crocheting, jewelry-making, floral arranging, creating shadowboxes, picture frames, etc. Beading Success
What role does jewelry-making play in your life? I look at jewelry items quite a bit, but sometimes it just gets to be too much and I start on another craft. I literally gave my granddaughter at least 1 million beads (no kidding) and she is now making jewelry. If you used jewelry-making as a way to bring in income, how are you selling yourself and your jewelry? I usually participate in craft fairs. But, it depends on the entry fees as they can get a little ridiculous. Do you participate in any charity fundraisers? No, but would like to. Any advice for aspiring jewelry-artists? Have fun. Look at everything with a different perspective. Whatever you desire to create, you can if you believe you can. |