Location
Waldorf, MD, United States
Quick Blurb
Welcome! Art is a wonder & a world. Seeing the world around us is the true art. This is my inspiration for all my creations.
Interests
Wire Wrapping, Jewelry, Fine Crafts, Watercolors, Glass Painting, Flower Arranging, Home Decor, HGTV, Home Decorating, Calligraphy
Skills and Techniques
As a multi-media artisan I enjoy creating various fine craft items. Currently my passion is handcrafted jewelry incorporating wire wrapping and varied beading techniques. Some of my other passions let me list basketry, calligraphy, home decor, silk painting, fabric paining, watercolor, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, framing, ceramics and hand built pottery. I am an artist of many medias but a master of none. I am constantly learning and developing new passions.
Find me online @:
http://ameliaoriginals.homestead…
http://ameliaoriginals.blogspot.…
http://www.ameliaoriginals.mysup…
http://www.indiepublic.com/profi…
Get to Know
Art and fine crafts have been a passion for over 45 years. Life has taken me in many directions to include being a military Air Force wife, mother of two and most recently a grandmother to a wonderful and talented granddaughter. Upon graduating from the University of West Florida, I joined the teaching staff of Dallastown School District in Dallastown PA. For two great years I was fortunate enough to teach elementary art. At this point my husband re-enlisted in the Air Force and we started our military travels, which took us to South Carolina, England, UK, and eventually to Maryland. During this time I was active in military spouse activities but always engulfed in some type of arts and crafts. Upon arrival in Maryland I finally returned to my first love of being totally immersed in the arts. I started out as a contract teacher with an adult arts and crafts program on Andrews AFB. Shortly afterward I was hired to manage the sales supply store and teach. Then eventually I was promoted to the Assistant Director position and finally the Director. This was the perfect job. Where could one earn money to encourage and assist others in finding peace of mind through creativity? Unfortunately this program was closed and my life changed putting my artistic endeavors into a hiatus, to only be brought out for the occasional handmade gift that was needed. My inner desire to create rushed forward earlier in 2008, and a burning desire to delve into something constructive, developed into this passion to create jewelry. I have always been fascinated with color, form and line. And wire sculpture/wrapping is now my preferred quest. I am committed to excellence. Please enjoy my creations and wear them in good health.