Journal
It’s that time of year once more. As the leaves turn to gold and the weather turns to snow, our thoughts turn to the important things and people in our lives. Families gather together, memories are shared and the past year reflected on. During this time we’re not only reliving the past months, we’re making […]
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Stamp work designs are among the most popular types of handcrafted Native American jewelry. The name sounds simple, but the skill and effort required to create a stamp which can be used to press a design onto metal is anything but simple. It also takes a great deal of skill to learn how to apply […]
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The world today often seems confusing, making it difficult to separate what’s genuine from what isn’t. Knowing what’s real, what’s authentic, can be hard to discover at times. Even labels are often misleading, more advertising than information. There are, however, some ways to discern the genuine from the imitation, especially when it comes to handcrafted […]
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Andrew Pacheco believes there is no limit to creativity. To him, what an artist truly needs to succeed is to have the patience and the willingness to learn and to take the punches as they go along. It’s a philosophy that’s reflected in his own artistic journey. Andrew grew up watching his parents make art. […]
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Symbols are a universal language. Seeing certain shapes, marks or images conjures up similar understanding in people, regardless of whether they speak the same language or not. This communal meaning can be seen in cultures throughout human history. One image in particular speaks to all of us: the circle. Throughout history, circles have formed our […]
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