Kimberly Ries's Page

Etsy Shop:

http://creativeeyestudio.etsy.com

Blog:

http://kimberlyries.blogspot.com

Flickr:

http://flickr.com/photos/creativei

Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/creativeeye

Street Team:

http://www.bluegrassetsy.blogspot.com/

About Me:

My name is Kim Ries and I am in Louisville, KY. I have been creating jewelry for several years, but have enjoyed being creative all my life. I took drawing and painting classes in high school and college, but had a long span of non-productivity. In the late 90’s I rediscovered my interest in art with photography, rubber stamps, collage and altered art. I always purchased beads when something pretty caught my eye and I would hoard them for future art projects like tags or handmade books. Even when I was not creating jewelry I was buying beads.

After taking a basic jewelry making class with a friend several years ago, I was hooked. This led to a 6 week metalsmithing class, a silversmithing class and a lampwork bead class. After taking the lampwork bead class, I must admit I have a new appreciation for this art form. It takes a great degree of patience and skill! I am anxious to work with metal clay, but need to convince my husband exactly why I “need” a kiln.

With these classes, I have learned new techniques and styles to integrate into my designs. In April of 2008, I received a BS degree in Marketing. I plan to use this degree not only in my regular day job, but also to help promote my jewelry business.

I find inspiration for my designs in different color combinations, items found in nature, earthy elements, etc. I would describe my design style as elegant, feminine and classic. I like to use sterling silver and copper, natural gemstones, furnace glass, fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystal in my designs.

I love photography and am learning to use a new Nikon digital SLR camera. And it’s a lot of fun to combine my love for photography with the jewelry. Two art forms in one! I just started a Photoshop class and am hoping to learn more about editing my pictures. It seems I will always be taking a class in something and I feel ongoing learning is a part of the process where we grow and get better at our craft, and have some fun along the way.


"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." Maya Angelou

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