Sepia Jewels - Inspiration From a Historical Past Time

Se.pi.a :

 A reddish-brown color associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Beautiful and delicate comes to mind when looking at antiquated letters.  The deliberate strokes from the dip pen make the words even more enchanting.

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The idea of Sepia Jewels first surfaced when a Victorian poem journal was given to me.  Each page was adorned with amazing handwritten script that sparked my appreciation of writing.  I immediately thought of small jewels that would be accented by this historical past time.

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The Sarah McCleery Necklace

 This particular piece was experimental.  I wanted to layer different vintage materials of an antique crocheted flower accented with a mother of pearl button on a Victorian handwritten script.

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I felt that the design was strong and will pave the way for more similar designs.

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Among the Victorian handwritten letters, I also wanted to include pieces that would accent the theme of writing.

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Vintage European Stamps were upcycled to whimsical adornments accented by Czech glass beads that have been fire polished in opalescent hues.

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~ The Sepia Jewels Collection ~

are currently on display and available at the 

"Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery

Union & Sepia Jewels Exhibit - Michael Douglas Jones - Terah Ware

 The UNION Exhibition 

by Michael Douglas Jones

will open in 

Boonsboro, Maryland 

GiftsInnBoonsboro 

February 4th - 29th

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Opening Reception

February 4th, 1-3pm

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 I am pleased to announce this upcoming exhibition.  A collection of mixed media art/journals that commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. 

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Michael Douglas Jones displays layers of history with splendid antiquity.  Visual stories that are told from assemblage artifacts.

 When I first heard that Michael would be exhibiting his work at the "Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery.  I immediately thought how wonderful it would be to have a dual show.  His work captivated me many years ago when I was visiting the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center in Frederick, MD.  I remember completely relating to his way of communication...through his work of art.  

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He was, by far, the artist who had a voice who spoke clearly and precisely...

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~ VISUALLY ~

It is with great pleasure that my new collection, "Sepia Jewels" of antique letters, wax seals, Edwardian lorgnette, and calligraphy nibs will be among these stories of old.

 "The Union exhibition includes a series of collage pieces that follow a personal journey through the fictional journals and love letters of a cavalry courier between 1861 and 1865. A slideshow of the art pieces are available here, and the book is available here."

Exhibition - Sepia Jewels - Gifts Inn Boonsboro

    

An Era's Ambiance 

     

Presents   

~ Sepia Jewels ~ 

  

I am proud to announce the new collection,  

~ Sepia Jewels ~ 

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Join me at the Opening Reception  

February 4th, 1-3 pm    

"Gifts Inn Boonsboro" Gallery

for thoughtful insight and transcribed beauty.  

  

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