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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Build a Line Challenge from B'Sue Boutiques Part One! Showcasing Elisabeth Wilks of Wearable Art by Lizzie



 My artisan jewelry adventure began about seven to eight years ago. I created an all-crystal necklace with a matching pair of earrings.


Following this, I experimented using many varied jewelry techniques. I tried beadweaving!



and still love doing it for a good challenge!


Then I moved on to polymer clay.


I still enjoy working with polymer clay, but it is messy and time-consuming.



Beadweaving and polymer clay projects produced fun results but they were not fully satisfying to me.
About that time I began working with filigree, stampings, cabs, crystal, and beads. The light went on and I have loved working with mixed media projects from then on.



The title "Neo Victorian" showcases the feel I want for my line of jewelry. I have already gleaned from Brenda Sue's modules and excercises from our BALC class that this truly expresses what I want for my line.


The title ultimately expresses a combination of the Victorian and Edwardian periods with a dash of Art Nouveau and the Modern periods.

The pictures below are some hints at what I will be developing!




I am excited as to where the rest of this BALC class will takes us. Thank you Brenda Sue Lansdowne for all your hard work on this course.  Visit her online store B'sue Boutiques.com where I acquired these beautiful stampings.
Stay tuned for our next blog hop in February. Thank you for taking the time to read my musings.


The BLOG HOP starts here! Please go on to enjoy the rest of my classmates' blogs!














































































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36 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 11:14 PM

    This looks very interesting and using the colors of the stampings is a great idea. Best Wishes looking to see more of your line.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 11:14 PM

    This looks very interesting and using the colors of the stampings is a great idea. Best Wishes looking to see more of your line.

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  3. Susan Bowerman, Woodside WireWorksJanuary 29, 2016 at 4:13 AM

    That beaded pearl bracelet is a show-stopper! I can't wait to see what you do with the stampings and your line. I can tell it is going to be great! Cheers!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your past and what inspires your Neo-Victorian theme. I love seeing your newest designs in the Creative Group and am looking forward to watching this line come together!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Your beaded items are divine.What a great chose in the stamping to see what you're up to.

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  6. B'sueJanuary 29, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    You are quite the artist! I loved your black and white poly clay piece, the way you manipulated the cane reminds me a bit of some Jugenstil style patterning....one of the styles we talked a bit about in class. I am so glad you found us and joined us and you have done an excellent job with your post. I can't wait to see what comes next!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Great BLOG and your reveal looks so exciting .. looking forward to our adventure together :-)

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  8. lilisgemsJanuary 29, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Your jewelry is lovely! Your new designs will be amazing based on what you have shown already. Enjoy the journey! Ingrid

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  9. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    I adore anything Victorian. I have admired your polymer clay work for a while. Looking forward to seeing your line.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    I love your bead weaving and clay work, cannot wait to see what you do with those pretty filigrees.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Love your blog and your jewelry, can't wait to see what your line looks like. Your blog is an awesome color!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    Great blog and love your beautiful jewelry. Looking forwars to your jewelry line Elizabeth.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    Love the hints you gave into your line. Looks like it is going to be a great line

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  14. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    Elisabeth, thanks for the ride through your evolution in jewelry making. I adore the stampings you are using, and your net-Victorian theme. The pink site is very uplifting too! Chris K.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful pieces you come up with

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  16. Elisabeth WilksJanuary 29, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    Thank you all for your thoughtful praise and encouragement!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 29, 2016 at 10:28 PM

    Great blog. Your jewelery is beautiful.The pictures of your new line ideas look really cool. Can't wait to see what you create with them.

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  18. Diana BuynakJanuary 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Thank you for sharing with us!

    I'm happy to be on this journey with you.
    I LOVE beadweaving. I have some amazing beadwoven pieces I wear often, but I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life doing only beadweaving.

    I think as artists we really have to expose ourselves to different mediums before we find out what we are meant to work with. You tried beadweaving, moved on to polymer clay – and now are on to the next great adventure. This, is how we grow and learn! This is what the journey is all about. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for this challenge!

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  19. Aurora DesignsJanuary 30, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    Elisabeth, love your blog post. Your theme is fantastic and you have teased me just enough to make me want to see more. Looking forward to your creative journey.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 30, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    Beautiful designs that you have already done. I have a bit of polymer but have not ventured far...yet! LOL....cant wait to see your line! I love the way that you separated the list of the blogs, it made it really easy to see and click on!

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  21. KJewelry.netJanuary 30, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product line!

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  22. KJewelry.netJanuary 30, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product line!

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  23. CaroleJanuary 30, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Love what you've done so far.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 31, 2016 at 8:19 AM

    Hi Elizabeth, I'm happy to be sharing this class with you. I'm learning so much from Brenda, you and the rest of the fantastic jewelry artists in the class too. I can't wait to see your finished pieces, I'm certain they'll be gorgeous.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    Love all the pieces you chose! Can't wait to see the finished pieces.

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  26. UnknownFebruary 1, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    love your colors and filigree that you are going with! beautiful!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 1, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Love all things Victorian so Neo is right up my ally! Will be fun to see how you construct/deconstruct these pieces.

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  28. Fran S. in NCFebruary 1, 2016 at 3:07 PM

    That is quite a journey through a variety of media. Looks like the filigree will be a staple for your theme. Looking forward to seeing the outcome.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 1, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    What a wonderful theme..its going to be awesome!

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  30. SharonFebruary 2, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    Great blog post and I love your theme, looking forward to seeing more of those lovely components transformed into jewelry!

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  31. Beth TrubmanFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    WOW, and WOW!!!! Love it! Love the stampings, love the mixed metals, love the style, LOVE everything!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2016 at 7:46 PM

    You have certainly come a long way and developed many skills throughout your journey. If the rest of your line looks anything like your teasers-WOWZWA Can't wait to see 'em!

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  33. PamelaFebruary 4, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    I love your idea for your line, and the 'sample' is wonderful! Victorian is my favorite, and I can't wait to see how your line develops, especially with the mixed metals. I'm happy to be in the BALC with you! ;)

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  34. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Intriguing line description and your pieces have me curious...can't wait to see more

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  35. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    Intriguing line description and your pieces have me curious...can't wait to see more

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  36. Elisabeth WilksFebruary 8, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you all for your lovely comments!

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