Globe Ring Series in Sterling Silver

These are some newly completed rings I made. I will be posting them on my website for purchase in a few moments. These are hand fabricated in sterling silver. The top is a size 6 and the bottom a size 8. I plan on making several more of these (same aesthetic, different details), and if you would like one in a specific size, just shoot me an email. Hope you enjoy.

Art & Craft Classes Now Available

Hello Everyone,

I have finally gotten around to it: My list o' Classes. If you are feeling crafty and don't know where to begin, this list is for you. Or if you are looking for a new hobby, help on completing a crafty project or would like to add a little more creativity to your life, this is for you. I could also help you with other types of art/techniques, just ask! First timers welcomed.

Basic Bead Stringing $35.00
In this class you will learn how to professionally finish beaded jewelry. We will discuss in depth which materials to use, different types of tools, clasps, and beads, as well suppliers. Supplies are included and tools provided and you will leave with your very own beaded bracelet (which you made yourself!). Limit 5 students per class

Pearl Knotting $40.00
In this class you will learn 2 different techniques of knotting. We will discuss different finishing techniques and stringing materials, tools, etc. that pertain to this technique. Supplies are included and tools provided and you will leave with your very own knotted pearl bracelet (which you made yourself!). Limit 5 students per class

Wire Working $40.00
In this class you will learn how to manipulate wire to make beaded chains. We will discuss different types of metal, tools, beads, and suppliers. Supplies included and tools provided and you will leave with your very own earrings or bracelet (which you made yourself!). Limit 5 students per class. See Picture for sample.

Drawing 101 $65.00
In this class you will learn everything you were supposed to learn but didn’t in your high school art class. We will discuss drawing & shading techniques, lighting, drawing materials & paper, as well as view current artist’s work as examples. This is a 6 hour workshop. Materials provided but please be sure to bring a bag lunch. Limit 8 students per class.

Painting 101 $65.00
In this class you will learn the basics of color mixing, painting techniques, and surfaces. We will experiment with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint, and different types of brushes. We will also view current artist’s work as examples of these techniques. This is a 6 hour workshop. Some materials provided, class supply list will be available before the start of class. Please bring a bag lunch. Limit 8 students.

Coming Soon…..
Make a Silver Ring $85.00
In this class you will learn how to make a ring from a piece of silver. You will learn polishing, sanding, and filing techniques, as well as soldering. Supplies included and tools provided and you will leave with your very own silver band (which you made yourself!). Limit 3 students per class.

Interested in a class? Please call me to sign up. Jackie (909-438-1811)

New Jewelry on my website

Hello everyone,

I have been going through my jewelry inventory and have realized that I have a lot of things to add to my website. So I will be working on that for a while, so please check my website often (www.sylasstudios.com) to see new jewelry. I just added 5 new sterling silver pieces to the website, all 5 were made in my new-found studio in Corona. Every piece of jewelry I make is one of a kind and unique. Below is one of the newly added pieces: this is a silver ring with a turquoise stone. There is silver vine wrapped around the ring and bezel and a silver leaf on one side. it is a size 6.75 or a tight 7. Priced at $45.00. To purchase, click the link above to go to my website, once there, click the "Store" button at top of page. You can find the ring under the "precious metal jewelry" category listed on the left hand side.

Advanced Chiropractic Concepts -Office Mural

Dr. Tommy Johnson, owner of Advanced Chiropractic Concepts in Chino Hills, California, has asked me to paint the Roman Colesium on the curved wall in his new office. After asking myself why I didn't think of that, I went to his office and took some photos. I wanted to make some "simulations" of what the mural would look like. This makes it easier for both of us, because you can talk about an idea all you want, but to have it visually represented means that everyone is on the same page, and when you agree or disagree, you're starting and compromising over the same tangible image. So for all you curious people out there the pics are below. I don't have a wide enough lens to take the best pics of the office, so I took a bunch and collaged them (digitally). After that I superimposed the coliseum.

Now, this is just the beginning. There are still a lot of things to be determined. What to do with the negative space at the top? Does he want perspective incorporated into the design of the mural (as it is showing right now)? How instense should it be? This mural is depicted pretty lightly, only varying slightly from the current base wall color. The picture could be painted darker, or with more contrast if desired. I will just have to sit down with Dr. Johnson and sort this all out! Will let you know the details...

Sylas Studios New Studio!

The past few months have been hectic, busy, etc. But I now have some great news! I have a studio in Corona. I am also setting up some classes to be offered in the coming weeks, which will be held at the studio. If you are interested in taking a class, please contact me and I will be happy to schedule you in. I included some pictures of my studio so you can all see:

Commision for Advanced Chirpractic Concepts

OK, this has been a long time promised, but I finally located some of the pictures I drew for Dr. Tommy Johnson. He is fascinated by the concept of Leonardo DaVinci's that man is the greatest machine. He uses that as a source of inspiration, and a decorative theme in his practice's office. He commissioned me to make 4 drawings that are done in that old world/red-chalk style. The one shown here is the Pelvis bone (female) cut a I also did drawings of the atlas & axis (bones at the top of the spine which the skull sits on), L1-L5 (lombar spine), and different views of individual vertebrae. I was nervous about it because if it was in the least bit inaccurate the doc would notice before I would. So the drawings had to be perfect. But the pressure's off and he loves them. They are hanging throughout his practice. You can find out more about Dr. Tommy and his practice by visiting his website:

http://www.advancedchiroconcepts.com/CanChiropracticHelpMe.aspx

Hello & Update

Hello Everyone!

So, what have I been doing? I have been taking a class on the business side of art called: GYST (Get your shit together) and is offered By the Pasadena, CA non-profit Side Street Project http://www.sidestreet.org/ in conjunction with the owner of GYST-Ink, which makes organizational software for visual artists. This is a great class, and I would reccommend it to anyone in the visual art industry to get a perspective of the modern practices of the business. In a class disscussing types of venues that can be used to exhibit artist's work, we came 'round to the discussion of Vanity galleries. They offer a "Pay-to-Play" situation. I have had experience with that and shared my account with the class. Well since then, GYST-Ink has added a new blog to their website about bad galleries and art dealers to stay away from. They asked me to write my account down and it has been published as the first article for this blog.

You can read it here: http://gyst-ink.com/blog/?p=177

For any artists out there, I would definately reccommend check out both Gyst's website and sidestreet project's. Even if you don't take a class, they both offer informative articles and resources to help you out.