What do you create?
Jewelry, suncatchers, handmade hand painted tea lights, unique trinket trays, floral crowns and hair accessories.
How did you get started and what motivated you to start?
I was originally doing cakes and cupcakes for a number of years . I decided to sell some earrings I’d made with a cupcake charm at a show. I’d also included some Holiday themes . I sold more jewelry than cupcakes. It started the ball rolling . A lot of what I do is self taught but I took a metalsmithing course and continue to hone those skills.
Which item do you have the most fun making or what do you have the most fun painting?
Definitely my one of a kind suncatchers.
Jewelry, suncatchers, handmade hand painted tea lights, unique trinket trays, floral crowns and hair accessories.
How did you get started and what motivated you to start?
I was originally doing cakes and cupcakes for a number of years . I decided to sell some earrings I’d made with a cupcake charm at a show. I’d also included some Holiday themes . I sold more jewelry than cupcakes. It started the ball rolling . A lot of what I do is self taught but I took a metalsmithing course and continue to hone those skills.
Which item do you have the most fun making or what do you have the most fun painting?
Definitely my one of a kind suncatchers.
What are you doing when you're not creating?
Watching the many YouTube videos for inspiration, instructions and how-tos. I enjoy a good cup of tea and just watching my view of the river we live on. A lot of my creative ideas come from my quiet times. Light, reflection ... all those things I like to think I bring to my art and multiple mediums I use.
What themes do you pursue?
Light reflection and illumination
Where do you work on your creations?
My home
How do you occupy your mind while working?
Usually I have quiet meditative music going. I find at times vocals can be distracting.
Watching the many YouTube videos for inspiration, instructions and how-tos. I enjoy a good cup of tea and just watching my view of the river we live on. A lot of my creative ideas come from my quiet times. Light, reflection ... all those things I like to think I bring to my art and multiple mediums I use.
What themes do you pursue?
Light reflection and illumination
Where do you work on your creations?
My home
How do you occupy your mind while working?
Usually I have quiet meditative music going. I find at times vocals can be distracting.
Do you work regularly or only when you're inspired to work?
No, I do have “stock“ items and a lot of times after I’ve worked on those I am encouraged to create something unique. Showing up is key for me.
Where do you get your inspiration?
My influences for jewelry are Annamarie Gagnon, for suncatchers -- Deviant Art and for painting, most of that comes from watching different artists. I do have my favourites
What's the most difficult part of the process?
Developing new techniques and staying motivated. I’m always wanting to sit down and just go TADA! Lol, so when I’m developing a new technique I get as much info from other artist friends as I can. Practice, practice, practice.
No, I do have “stock“ items and a lot of times after I’ve worked on those I am encouraged to create something unique. Showing up is key for me.
Where do you get your inspiration?
My influences for jewelry are Annamarie Gagnon, for suncatchers -- Deviant Art and for painting, most of that comes from watching different artists. I do have my favourites
What's the most difficult part of the process?
Developing new techniques and staying motivated. I’m always wanting to sit down and just go TADA! Lol, so when I’m developing a new technique I get as much info from other artist friends as I can. Practice, practice, practice.
What is your favourite piece of work that you have created?
I painted a very moody piece I called “Last Train”.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
I get a lot of “your stuff is so unique” ... that makes me very happy when I hear that. I work hard to make it my own so hearing that really gives my confidence a boost.
What else should readers know about you and your creations?
I love input from my clients but I also love it when they say “I trust you”. Making a custom piece, whether it’s a suncatcher or a piece of jewelry. I had one client whose input was very vague . I finally had to have her make it herself while I supervised her in making it. Who knows maybe there’s a teacher in me.
You can meet Beverley Blizzard at 30 Craft Market on November 12, 10am-2pm, downstairs in the Peterborough Public Library.
I painted a very moody piece I called “Last Train”.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
I get a lot of “your stuff is so unique” ... that makes me very happy when I hear that. I work hard to make it my own so hearing that really gives my confidence a boost.
What else should readers know about you and your creations?
I love input from my clients but I also love it when they say “I trust you”. Making a custom piece, whether it’s a suncatcher or a piece of jewelry. I had one client whose input was very vague . I finally had to have her make it herself while I supervised her in making it. Who knows maybe there’s a teacher in me.
You can meet Beverley Blizzard at 30 Craft Market on November 12, 10am-2pm, downstairs in the Peterborough Public Library.