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As a young child, I grew up with a mother who was a dressmaker and an artist. I was fascinated with the beautiful colors, patterns and textures of her rich and exotic fabrics. I watched as a flat piece of fabric emerged into a moving form. Those moments had a tremendous impact on my life. The elements of color and texture have a strong influence in my designs. One of my favorite artists is Gustav Klimt.
I have always enjoyed working with my hands. From working with leather, to life drawing, it wasn’t about the end result, but more about the creative process. I starting making jewelry in 1999. I first began with beading and metalsmithing. The first time I saw solder flow, I was hooked. Every year I took many classes and workshops. In 2003, I discovered polymer clay. Ironically, I have never taken a class and am self-taught. I have spent many hours experimenting with this medium in developing my own voice. The result is my line of jewelry which showcases my polymer mosaic beads. In lieu of my love of metal, I use metallic paints. I crackle and layer different formulations of color together to create beautiful colors and textures. The luminous quality seen on them was influenced by Klimt’s work. Most lentil beads are 2-sided so the wearer can enjoy both sides.
http://naftali.etsy.com
Profile Link:
http://www.BeadArtists.org/Naftali
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Glass Jewelry
