We Love Our Artist Friends!
We are proud to represent a large assortment of wonderfully talented artists, many of whom are from Wisconsin or have ties to it. These artists work in an assortment of metals, each has a distinct style, and many are masters in their field.
Please click on the artist's name for a photo gallery of their work, and check back often as more artists and more photos are added.
Please note that items pictured are not always in stock here at Studio Jewelers, or may be one of a kind pieces. Many of our artists are willing to work with you to design a custom piece or work with your stones. Please contact us if you see something you would like more information about.
Katherine Aberle
Katherine's designs reflect great respect for the art and culture of the world. Her rings reflect designs found on tapestry borders, nouveau illustrations, Japanese prints, and Impressionist paintings. Katherine's line, Studio 311, is carried on today by husband and wife Eric and Krista McCafferty. Today the couple continues to work closely with Katherine in order to preserve the principles that initially guided the creation of the business. Krista collaborates with Katherine to create new designs for the jewelry line, and Eric, who worked as a goldsmith under Katherine in the 1990s, is an integral part of the production aspect of the business.
Kristin Anderson
Kristin works with Champleve Vitreous Enamels in 18K Gold and Sterling silver, often accompanied by gemstone accents. The champleve technique allows for greater variation in the width of lines or areas of metal in the surface of the enamel. Combining areas of reflective metal with glowing enamel colors gives effects of illusionistic depth unique to this medium. Kristin's beautiful work is recognized worldwide.
James Binnion
James has worked in Mokume Gane for over 20 years developing his technique and designs. Mokume translates from Japanese as "wood eye" which refers to burl wood grain and Gane means "metal". Today mokume refers to any pattern made in this Japanese lamination technique. After extensive research on mokume and metallurgy, he developed his own method for making mokume. Your ring will be custom made for you with its own individual pattern. You can trust that your ring will be designed and hand crafted by a master craftsman with close attention to detail.
www.mokume-gane.com
Hanna Cook-Wallace
Hanna Cook-Wallace came naturally to her profession. "I was one of those kids who hung out at the local rock shop after school," she recalls. "I call it the 'Magpie factor'--the color and sparkle of gems and minerals has always fascinated me."
Hanna's interest led naturally to formal gemological training at home and abroad. In addition to study through the Gemological Institute of America, she is a graduate of the Educational Gemstone Centre Hattgenstein in Germany, with a certificate in practical and advanced gemology. Hanna loves to work with the vast collection of gems she has gathered over the years, making one of a kind pieces with natural curves and bold presence.
Paula Crevoshay
Paula Crevoshay launched her first collection of one-of-a-kind art jewels in 1981. Her awards and achievements took her, as a jeweler, very quickly to the forefront of modern design. Combining the disciplines of fine art, gemology and history with jewelry making transformed Crevoshay into a fresh, unique talent.
In recent years she has gained renown as one of the leading designers of our time. Her work has been shown at such museums as the Smithsonian and the Carnegie, and can be found in many important public and private collections.
www.crevoshay.com
Jim Dailing
Jim Dailing began his career in metals and jewelry after watching a friend cut an opal in college in 1977. His first “real job” was in 1984, at Maui Divers in Hawaii as a designer. In 1985, Jim helped open a jewelry store in Central Wisconsin, where he was the goldsmith/designer. He continued his journey of studying the magic of metals in 1988 when he went on for his MFA at Tyler School of Art. Jim had the opportunity to teach as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon in 1992, and his professional life has been creating jewelry and teaching ever since.
http://www.jimdailing.com
Tom Dailing
With over 50 professional designing awards, the creations of Thomas Dailing Designs regularly grace the pages of major jewelry magazines. His work features high quality gemstones, including concave faceted gems by Richard Homer. Tom's designs are contemporary classics, delicately balanced with dramatic artistry and a strong sense of engineering. He continually pioneers new techniques in order to present his unique vision to the jewelry world.
www.dailingdesigns.com (His site requires Flash, and is somewhat slow to load.)
Fred Fenster
Fred's work ranges from jewelry to holloware and flatware, to liturgical objects. He is at ease with gold but works more often in sterling or pewter. Recently retired after 43 years of teaching at UW Madison, Fred shaped several generations of American metalsmiths to approach their work with professionalism and skill. Fred is very active on the workshop circuit, usually teaching holloware or pewter techniques. Several examples of his pewter vessels are featured at Studio Jewelers.
Metalsmith Magazine Studio Visit by Donald Friedlich
Pamela Froman
Pamela feels strongly that individuality is the underlying theme of beauty. “I believe that the more a piece is worn the more beautiful it is because it becomes part of the person’s essence. Her work features handmade pieces comprised of multiple colors of precious metals and exquisite natural stones. Originality and meticulous attention to every detail are hallmarks of Pamela’s signature look; because each item is handmade, no two will ever be identical, even if they are similar in design. This one-of-a-kind, limited edition jewelry is as hip as it is timeless, transcending every generation and age, and specially crafted so that it may be treasured for years to come.
http://www.pamelafroman.com/
Hannelore Gabriel
Hannelore Gabriel was born in Germany where she received her training in jewelry fabrication and stone cutting. She currently lives in Colorado. She works in 18 karat yellow gold, and is famous for popularizing unmatched chandelier earrings. She will work with clients on custom designs. Gabriel is also a respected anthropologist who has traveled extensively in Asia. She is author of the definitive book The Jewelry of Nepal.
Maeve Gillies
Scottish designer Maeve Gillies has led an artistic life, from early acclaim playing the 'clarsach', (the Scottish harp), to earning 2 degrees in jewelry and goldsmithing and eventually co-founding her own company, MaeVona. Her bridal and fashion jewelry echoing the curves of art nouveau and the inticate knotwork of her native Scotland, these pieces get the attention they deserve. Stop in to try on our selection of engagement rings designed by Maeve, or visit her website to find out more about this creative young lady and her beautiful creations.
http://maevona.com/
Audrey Handler
Audrey is known for her blown glass sculptures, which she has produced since 1970 when she started her private glass studio in a small town outside of Madison, WI. Audrey creates bowls of glass fruit and vegetables and single pieces of glass fruit, vegetables and gourds that mimic life. We are proud to display her most recent work, highly decorative large plate forms, with spider web patterns creating an air of mystery. Also popular are her gorgeous vases and jewel tone apples.
Chris Keenan
Chris has worked in the Madison area for a number of years and has recently launched his own gold and silver jewelry line. His meticulously hand crafted pieces are informed by his Native American heritage, and often feature turquoise and pipestone that he has cut and polished himself. His grandfather's reed weaving and his grandmother's applique work are sources of inspiration, echoed in the woven pattern on a ring or the floral design engraved on a set of earrings.
Audrius Krulis
Born in Lithuania in 1963, Adurius graduated with a master’s degree in fine arts from the Vilnius Art Academy. He has been working as a foreman at Alex Sepkus since 1993. His own words describe his work:
"Sculptures on a microscopic scale, my jewelry incorporates an array of different elements and textures throughout the work of art. Inspiration comes from the world around me; I observe the effect of time, captured in the perpetual phenomenon of our ever-changing lives, and I am enthralled by magnitude of simplistic elements converging to form a magnificent scene. I try to recreate that vision – a brief moment of time in our lives and the world around us; like pebbles on the bottom of a gushing mountain brook or warm rays of light from a sunset, playing on the layers of shattered ice along a shoreline".
Eleanor Moty
For nearly thirty years, Eleanor taught jewelry and metalsmithing at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. When she retired in 2001, she relocated to Tucson, Arizona where she maintains a studio and continues to teach via workshops. The use of unique stones with natural inclusions and graphic imagery combined with metal result in one-of-a-kind brooches, earrings, and pendants.
Patrick Murphy
The rocks, gems, and minerals Patrick works with are a logical extensions of his lifelong interest in the natural world. JCK magazine recognized Murphy Design’s pioneering use of long tapered cabochons in contemporary jewelry when it called him the “bullet king” in May 1989. Patrick has studied design and gemology through the University of Minnesota, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the Gemological Institute of America, and the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts.
Dmitriy Pavlov
Dmitriy's professional journey began in 1981 in Russkiye Samotsvety (Russian Gems) Corporation, where he grew from engraver to leading engraving artist and designer. Dmitriy uses a form of hand piercing and engraving, which he developed, to create his works of art . Highly detailed, with timeless beauty, his work is sure to catch your eye.
Julie Rauschenberger
Clearly playing both sides against the middle, Julie consciously faces the challenge of bridging old and new. We see 22k gold – generally associated with ancient jewelry – carved into contemporary abstract shapes. Perfect patterns of granulation and an eclectic mix of unique stones and antiquities make her pieces one of a kind.
Whitney Robinson
Whitney Robinson received her art metals degree from the UW-Madison, where she studied under Fred Fenster and Eleanor Moty. The graceful whiplash curves of Art Nouveau that inform her work are immediately recognizable and have made her one of the most popular custom designers at Studio Jewelers.
Alex Sepkus
Alex Sepkus rings are miniature works of art that can only be fully appreciated when examined in person. Minute details abound, down to the micro-texured hammer marks that make each piece glow. Each ring is a rich, complex design with an organic element that blends the angles, curves, and features together in a smooth communion that hints at the playful, mischievous side of the designer.
www.alexsepkus.com
Stephen Vincent
Drawing on over 25 years of experience in the field, Stephen creates one-of-a-kind designs that are refined and minimal. His line features Stainless Steel and Damascus Steel, true tension-set diamonds and gemstones, and a signature accents of gold.
http://www.svstudio.com
