My last Newsletter (September) focused on color, with fun quizzes, interpretations, and more. This month's issue focuses on shape and texture in the development of my latest creations. I have also included fun facts, quizzes and personality descriptions of shape.

 
When designing my metal creations (sterling and fine silver, copper, brass and jeweler's bronze), I combine shape and texture - and sometimes color - to accentuate visual interest.

Textures in my designs range from the smoothest polished mirror to the roughest mountain range as might be seen from an airplane to add a punch of visual excitement to the piece.

Shape is a basic element of design. Three basic types -- geometric (structured and often symmetrical), natural (irregular and fluid), and abstract (stylized or simplified versions of natural), guide me in a direction I must follow. The metal speaks quietly telling me which path to take, as if the piece already knows what the finished product will look like when completed. 
 
As a designer, I recognize that different textures can affect interest in different ways. There are two kinds of texture: tactile texture is the actual (3D) feel of a surface and visual texture referring to the illusion of the surface's texture. 
 
Texture is one of the more subtle design elements. I employed shape and texture in my latest "Wrinkled" collection. This limited edition series utilizes texture in a random motif to create a very naturalistic fluid, but static illusion of movement
 
I thank you all for your support and encouragement. Here, now, is the debut of my latest creations, "Wrinkled," from the Sizzlin' in Silver collection. Enjoy!

 

Happy Holiday!

 

Gina