tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post8705022126162600935..comments2024-01-04T06:43:22.889-08:00Comments on Irene Rafael: Irene Rafaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-52209692928932872052014-06-24T07:46:50.695-07:002014-06-24T07:46:50.695-07:00You are the best at not only seeing figures and sh...You are the best at not only seeing figures and shapes but pulling them out to perfection. Thanks, Denthe. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-50847076171795384052014-06-24T07:45:59.153-07:002014-06-24T07:45:59.153-07:00I agree, though sometimes I tell myself I should h...I agree, though sometimes I tell myself I should have more 'focus.' But I think that's my monkey mind talking again. Thanks for your support. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-81982251730809027872014-06-24T07:44:39.630-07:002014-06-24T07:44:39.630-07:00I hope you get the chance to try making jewelry on...I hope you get the chance to try making jewelry one day. It is very rewarding. Yes, I agree that there is an organic theme in these two pieces. Thank you for commenting today, Arnoldo. Have a lovely week.Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-44258624627892138652014-06-24T07:42:45.787-07:002014-06-24T07:42:45.787-07:00Hi, Leovi, Thank you for your visit. xoHi, Leovi, Thank you for your visit. xoIrene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-9017896762461953502014-06-24T07:41:45.550-07:002014-06-24T07:41:45.550-07:00Thank you, Abigail. Thank you, Abigail. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-53125282326778923202014-06-24T07:41:27.703-07:002014-06-24T07:41:27.703-07:00Hello Tracey, I was trying to 'let it rip....Hello Tracey, I was trying to 'let it rip.' It was freeing to mark make in my journal. Now that I'm home I want to try it on a larger scale. Thanks for your comments.Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-77446513713085027812014-06-24T07:39:46.391-07:002014-06-24T07:39:46.391-07:00Hi Gloria, Thank you for visiting and for your co...Hi Gloria, Thank you for visiting and for your continued support! I love our PPF community and look forward to your visits. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-40492059414129725392014-06-24T07:38:46.357-07:002014-06-24T07:38:46.357-07:00Hi Giggles, thank you for the encouragement. I g...Hi Giggles, thank you for the encouragement. I get stuck in my own rut and being away with a few supplies pushed me to experiment. Have a lovely week. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-90215641010312476722014-06-24T07:37:45.454-07:002014-06-24T07:37:45.454-07:00Hi Nicole, I was fortunate to be able to attend t...Hi Nicole, I was fortunate to be able to attend this short workshop and make this bracelet. As you know, there are a lot of supplies needed to silversmith and I don't have them. It was a real treat! xoIrene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-86040649003829075942014-06-24T07:36:20.762-07:002014-06-24T07:36:20.762-07:00Hi Linda, Thank you. I am experimenting in my li...Hi Linda, Thank you. I am experimenting in my little journal and actually surprise myself what I discover. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-60385179390485230592014-06-24T07:35:22.754-07:002014-06-24T07:35:22.754-07:00Aww, thank you so much, Faye. Aww, thank you so much, Faye. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-72490385536363559332014-06-24T07:34:59.961-07:002014-06-24T07:34:59.961-07:00The workshop had all of the supplies on hand and g...The workshop had all of the supplies on hand and good instruction which made everything even easier. I think the piece looks a lot more complicated that it was to make, only three pieces cut with snippers. It was fun and I am delighted with the results. Thanks, Morag.Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-75736556599013165922014-06-24T07:32:59.405-07:002014-06-24T07:32:59.405-07:00Hi Ayala, I had fun loosening up by making textur...Hi Ayala, I had fun loosening up by making textures using only the few supplies I took with me on vacation. I had taken a few jewelry classes many years ago. It is easy as long as you have good tools, like many other crafts. I am glad I had a chance to do it again. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-36373208314822252642014-06-24T07:29:49.998-07:002014-06-24T07:29:49.998-07:00Thank you, Valerie-Jael. Thank you, Valerie-Jael. Irene Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939717853741254672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-86745535530910134812014-06-22T05:14:56.795-07:002014-06-22T05:14:56.795-07:00your sketches look wonderful, I see all kinds of f...your sketches look wonderful, I see all kinds of figures and shapes in there.... And that bracelet looks great! I wouldn't have a clue how to make something like this.denthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-35728779231705057702014-06-21T13:46:58.403-07:002014-06-21T13:46:58.403-07:00I think that everything we create in one medium he...I think that everything we create in one medium helps us to grow in all the others - it is always good to feed the creative spirit! I love how you have shown the progress of your bracelet - it is beautiful and bold! Happy PPF!Tammie Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216420521724318020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-66960618014816117122014-06-21T07:57:15.128-07:002014-06-21T07:57:15.128-07:00You definitely captured the feel of nature in both...You definitely captured the feel of nature in both your sketches, which probably influenced the organic feel of your beautiful bracelet. I've always wanted to take a fine jewelry class, but never have had the opportunity. Blessings!Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489680399355337720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-56139053659150198082014-06-21T06:59:33.084-07:002014-06-21T06:59:33.084-07:00It's wonderful design, nice bracelet!It's wonderful design, nice bracelet! <br />Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-71281212065534235282014-06-20T19:46:11.635-07:002014-06-20T19:46:11.635-07:00Beautiful creations and such a cool technique!Beautiful creations and such a cool technique!Abigail Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137955357361563966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-59868569879320413062014-06-20T19:37:41.950-07:002014-06-20T19:37:41.950-07:00that top drawing is simply wonderful... such freed...that top drawing is simply wonderful... such freedom in your mark making... and it evokes Chinese art in my mind... the bracelet is amazing... two hours??? tha is freaky quick for such lovelinessTracey FKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052306649633275907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-46848870889262406352014-06-20T19:21:01.880-07:002014-06-20T19:21:01.880-07:00I think your drawing is great. Love the flow and t...I think your drawing is great. Love the flow and the color. That bracelet is totally awesome. Great job Irene. You go girl!GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-65894468137014530292014-06-20T17:01:51.750-07:002014-06-20T17:01:51.750-07:00Wow stunning cuff!! I agree, what ever works on yo...Wow stunning cuff!! I agree, what ever works on your creative journey to get you to your own style is the right thing for you! I love seeing your process...and hearing about it too!! Good for you experimenting with what ever seems fit!<br /><br />Hugs GigglesGiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-27390191255212053112014-06-20T14:31:21.298-07:002014-06-20T14:31:21.298-07:00Well you just keep amazing me. I had no idea you a...Well you just keep amazing me. I had no idea you are a smithy. Very pretty I love this work. I just don't have any place to do it. You are lucky to be able to create such beautiful art no matter where you are. <br />Have a great weekend<br />Nicole/BeadwrightDVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-65497540442072575082014-06-20T13:54:00.634-07:002014-06-20T13:54:00.634-07:00LOVE your journal pages Irene, and what a fascinat...LOVE your journal pages Irene, and what a fascinating process your jewelry making is-love the stone in that bracelet!Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056586873219716348.post-85191653598942655212014-06-20T13:44:57.080-07:002014-06-20T13:44:57.080-07:00Hi Irene, Thank you for expressing an interest in ...Hi Irene, Thank you for expressing an interest in my little girl painting. I am so pleased you like her.. If you are interested in purchasing her you can contact me by email and I will get back to you with the details. My email address is shown on my blogger profile..Carol Rigbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345128330586224856noreply@blogger.com