Kathy McCurry
Kathy McCurry is a recent polymer convert. Her journey started a couple of years ago when a job loss left her with some free time as she gathered and researched other opportunities. As it happened, she had relocated for the job she lost, so she was alone in a strange town. She did, however, have a long-forgotten box of beads.
In that box were some glass pendants she purchased while in China. Those pendants got her interested in making jewelry, which sent her onto a hunt on the internet where she ran across the work of Helen Breil.
Like most, her first reaction was “what the heck was that material?” Her curiosity piqued, she followed a familiar path of internet searches and video tutorials.
“Polymer, or actually the ability …show more content…
The next day, she would locate them and get answers to her questions.
From there, she sketched out her ideas and used what she learned to make her own art.
Her work approach requires her to be pleased with the color, flow, form and craftsmanship of all of her designs. In addition, it must meet her intent of creation and open a dialog between the viewer and the wearer. She keeps a visual diary of images that inspire her like furniture or color palettes.
“My work is ALWAYS based on the conveyance of a common feeling or thought that we can all relate to. Each one of a kind piece, is designed and named, to capture that moment of, ‘I 've been there’", Elizabeth explained.
Elizabeth is concentrating on three techniques at the moment. She makes her own texture plates and silk screens using her own designs, and she is experimenting with the combination of polymer and metals like sterling silver and copper.
Even when using her own texture plates, she still feels the need to tweak it further. “I use any tool that fits the intention to push or pull or raise or lower or whatever I want a section to do. It is different each time,” she
Kathy McCurry is a recent polymer convert. Her journey started a couple of years ago when a job loss left her with some free time as she gathered and researched other opportunities. As it happened, she had relocated for the job she lost, so she was alone in a strange town. She did, however, have a long-forgotten box of beads.
In that box were some glass pendants she purchased while in China. Those pendants got her interested in making jewelry, which sent her onto a hunt on the internet where she ran across the work of Helen Breil.
Like most, her first reaction was “what the heck was that material?” Her curiosity piqued, she followed a familiar path of internet searches and video tutorials.
“Polymer, or actually the ability …show more content…
The next day, she would locate them and get answers to her questions.
From there, she sketched out her ideas and used what she learned to make her own art.
Her work approach requires her to be pleased with the color, flow, form and craftsmanship of all of her designs. In addition, it must meet her intent of creation and open a dialog between the viewer and the wearer. She keeps a visual diary of images that inspire her like furniture or color palettes.
“My work is ALWAYS based on the conveyance of a common feeling or thought that we can all relate to. Each one of a kind piece, is designed and named, to capture that moment of, ‘I 've been there’", Elizabeth explained.
Elizabeth is concentrating on three techniques at the moment. She makes her own texture plates and silk screens using her own designs, and she is experimenting with the combination of polymer and metals like sterling silver and copper.
Even when using her own texture plates, she still feels the need to tweak it further. “I use any tool that fits the intention to push or pull or raise or lower or whatever I want a section to do. It is different each time,” she