Jewellery blog in the life of a hand painted jeweller

NEW! Twist earrings

8/5/2021

Twist earrings

New design twist earrings. Anodised aluminium is fairly easy to shape and these lightweight earrings are hand painted on both sides and formed into a simple spiral design. This shape creates a feeling of movement and length to compliment the face. Prices start at £40. Please contact me for more information.

The anodised surface layer

28/4/2021

Anodised aluminium is a great material to work with but the Anodic layer (which holds the colour) can deteriorate over time and the result can look like this!! You can see where I’ve cleaned off the excess inks that the colour hasn’t properly been absorbed into the metal and is much paler than I intended. From experience I expected this might be the case so this is only the background layer before I got into full swing painting. Having said that these “faded mistakes” can turn up some stunning creations I would never have thought of doing. It can make things a bit unpredictable but also very exciting!! #learnfromyourmistakes #trialanderror #turnedoutgood

Reverie

31/1/2021

Reduced prices on selected items

I have a few pieces which have slight imperfections but not so much that they detract from the overall piece so I'm offering them at a reduced price.

Here we have "Reverie" cuff bracelet inscribed "I'm not afraid of storms for I'm learning to sail my ship". Was £60 now £50 with free postage.

More details and other pieces on the Online shop.

#reverie #colourfuljewellery #statementjewellery #cuffbracelet #jewelrysale #reducedprice #jewelleryseconds

Choosing that special gift can be tricky

6/1/2021

I know it's not always easy to chose a special gift for someone, especially when there's so much choice out there. So I've introduced gift vouchers to the online shop available in increments of £15, £25 and £50. However if there's a particular amount in mind please contact me and I'll ensure it's available.

Wave cuff bracelet

3/12/2020

Brand new Wave cuff bracelet. I expect there's a few waves crashing on our shores today in this windy weather but none as colourful as this breaker. £55 plus free postage. Please contact me for more details.

#wavejewellery #nauticaljewellery #cuff #colourfuljewellery #asymmetric #adjustablebracelet #blue #pink #gold #wave #breaker #whitehorses #roller #artjewellery

Cybersale

22/11/2020

Treat someone (or yourself!) to a colourful piece of jewellery. With 20% off orders over £50 you can shop from a range of pieces, from small earrings to large statement cuff bracelets. Offer ends 3 December.

Copper Cyan Patina petite bangle

7/11/2020

This is a handmade and hand painted cuff bracelet in a mottled blend of turquoise to orangey reds offering a patina effect. It is cut from anodised aluminium and formed by hand ensuring all pieces are unique. Dimensions approx 1cm (w) x 16cm (l)

The metal has been hand painted using inks and dyes specific to anodised aluminium and the sides are filed and polished making them comfortable to wear. Aluminium is lightweight and flexible so they can be tightened and loosened ensuring a good fit, whether you prefer to wear them loosely or tightly around the wrist.

Bangles come in a painted colour-splash gift box so is ready packaged for the perfect gift. £30 plus free postage.

Please visit my Etsy page to see more pieces. I can also take commissions so please contact me if this is something you would like to discuss.

(C)lockdown Part II

5/11/2020

Here we go again!

This clock was made in (C)lockdown Part I and feels like a little piece of history. As materials were quite hard to get hold of some of them have very slight imperfections but do not distract from the piece when hung. This is reflected in the reduced price £55 (RRP £65). Approx size 23 x 12cm at widest points.

AA battery not included.

Please contact me for details. A couple of other clocks are on the VCJ Etsy online shop.

#contemporaryclock #blueclock #greenclock #giftidea #anodisedaluminium #colourfulclock #clockdown #lockdowntime #staysafe #timepiece

the DESIGN MUSEUM

24/10/2020

Beazley Designs of the Year 2020

A thought-provoking trip to the Design Museum in London to see the Beazley Designs of the year 2020.

Some eye opening desings... steak grown from human cells, Stormzy's stab-proof vest designed by Banksy and have you heard of the uncensored library in the digital game Minecraft?

The exhibition includes designs from fashion, architecture, food, transport, product and graphic design and spans from January 2019 to the moment global attention shifted in late January 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic took hold.

https://designmuseum.org/

There's also a free exhibition on Margaret Calvert who designed the UK's road signing system, railway and airport wayfinding signage and particularly relevant at the moment is the gov.uk website. She also seems to have good humour and these are some signs she made for fun - Women at Work and Mouse crossing!!

'Aren't you tiny'

14/8/2020

‘Aren’t you tiny’ cuff bracelet photographed on the original oil painting by @kathrynthomasoops available now @gallery_by_the_lakes £60

#cuffbracelet #skylight #atmospheric #artinspiredjewellery #orange #skyblue #oilpainting #dawn #sunset #art #contemporary #designer #jewelry

"How lovely yellow is! It stands for the sun." Van Gogh

10/8/2020

“How lovely yellow is. It stands for the sun” Vincent Van Gogh. I have to agree, even if I’m melting ☀️💧

#yellow #yellowjewellery #brightjewelry #colourfuljewellery #artjewellery #artistinspired #vangogh #artistquote

Wonderment Collection at Scultpure by the Lakes

6/8/2020

I'm absolutely thrilled that the Wonderment Collection is now being exhibited at Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset alongside the art which inspired it by Kathryn Thomas. A tranquil and peaceful location set in 26 acres of land with a gallery and cafe bar this is a perfect day out. The range includes cuff bracelets from the largest size (50mm width) to the thin (20mm width), earrings, rings, necklaces, brooches and cuff links
#artinspiredjewellery #fieryred #coolwater #anodisedaluminiumjewellery #sculpturaljewellery #sculpturepark #dorset #sensory #monumentalscultpure #colourfuljewellery #oilpaintings #artgallery #greatdayout

Triple twist wring

19/7/2020

The latest addition to the "Copper cyan patina" collection is this triple twist wrap ring, £28. Flexible and adjustable to fit around the finger so perfect for warmer days when fingers swell and cooler ones when they contract!

Available now with free postage https://etsy.me/32l4g57

#turquoisering #openendedring #womensjewelry #wrapring #adjustablejewlery #largeflexiblering #tripletwist #flexiblejewellery #adjustablering #greenorangering #anodisedaluminium #colourfuljewellery #statementring

Jewellery auction at The Auction Hub

7/7/2020

The #dorsetartsweek auction is now live. Start bid for this bracelet and earring set is £25 est £115

Happy bidding and good luck 🤞

https://auctionet.com/en/1365496-the-wonderment-collection-miranda-peckitt-the-dark-is-rising-bracelet-and-earring-set @theauctionhub

#onlineauction #jewelleryauction #artjewellery #turquoiseandpurple #cuffbracelet #longearrings #anodisedaluminiumjewellery #wonderment #kathrynthomas

Powder blue cufflinks for Father's Day

6/6/2020

...and a little treat for yourself

Powder blue cuff links for special dads on Father's Day. Treat yourself too with a matching bangle or earrings. Cuff links £36 and freepostage.
#powderblue #mensaccessories #cufflinks #giftforhim #colourfuljewellery #hisandher #artjewellery #giftforartlover #fathersday #originalgift #colourfulcufflinks

Cufflinks

2/6/2020

Colourful magenta cufflinks in anodised aluminium

Colourful magenta cufflinks in anodised aluminium

Colourful green and blue cufflinks in anodised aluminium

A colourful gift for Father's Day - bright and bold cufflinks for all the dapper dads out there. £36 with free postage You can shop securely online or contact me for more information
#Cufflinks #fathersday #fathersdaygift #colourfulcufflinks #mensaccessories #gift #present

Half moon earrings

22/5/2020

Semi-circle statement yet lightweight earrings with the brushstrokes clearly showing. They measure 4.5x2.4cm £46 available on the Etsy shop with a secure checkout.

Artist Suuport Pledge

16/5/2020

ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE

Matthew Burrows http://www.matthewburrows.org/home has established the Artists Suppport Pledge. Please support if you can. Matthew says:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support and gallery work. Exhibitions and sales have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress I have instigated the ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE #artistsupportpledge
The concept is a simple one. Artists post images of their work, on Instigram which they are willing to sell for no more than £200 each (not including shipping). Anyone can buy the work. Every time an artist reaches £1000 of sales, they pledge to spend £200 on another artist/s work.
To make a pledge, post your work with the #artistsupportpledge and follow the # to see everyone else's work. Keep updated on new opportunities and announcements @artistsupportpledge Repost and tell your friends, colleagues and collectors. Let generosity be infectious.
#supportartists #covid19 #coronavirus #livegenerously
ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE was set up by myself on the 16th March 2020 in response to the COVID19 pandemic. Since I posted my first image and wrote those fateful words 'I pledge' it has become a global movement towards a generous culture and economy in support of artists and makers.
The project uses social media platform Instagram, which is a popular platform for artists to post images and share their work. Artists and makers can post their images using #artistsupportpledge giving details of their works and price (no more than £200 or equivelent). If people are interested in buying, they message (DM) the artist. Anyone can buy the work and artists don't need permission to join.
Every time an artist reaches £1,000 of sales, they pledge to buy £200 of work from other artist(s). I’m encouraging donations too, made to particular concerns such as @_hopsitalrooms

Harmony and defiance

30/4/2020

A look back at the Harmony and defiance collection from early 2019 which seems more relevant now than ever. There will always be a shifting balance between them whether it’s a global crisis or a personal difficulty. Stay safe.

Harmony and defiance collection

#harmony #defiance #teal #black #turquoise #colourful #jewellery #vcj #cuff #eartings #necklace #saddlering #largering

Creativity is good for you

30/3/2020

Although no one wants to be in the situation we're in at the moment, the partial lock down has provided me with some time to work on new creations. In normal, every day life there's always something that needs to be done, an order to be fulfilled, the dog to be walked, shopping to be bought (it's a hard life!) so to work on something just for fun usually leaves me with a niggling sense of guilt. I am still concerned for the future but I'm not taking for granted the escape I find getting lost in the making process. I feel so lucky to have a workshop at the end of my garden that I can potter about in and be creative. I'm hoping to share more pieces with you over the next few weeks. I'm limited on materials but if you could make something what would it be?

It's a bit early for swifts but the swallows should be with us soon. These are hand cut from a flat sheet of plain unanodised aluminium.

Aluminium art clocks

30/3/2020

I am lucky enough to have my workshop at the end of the garden so this strange new life we have in lockdown still allows me to create pieces in anodised aluminium. One of the things I've been meaning to do for a long time is to make some homeware starting with these clocks (the clock movement pieces were bought in 2015!). There always seemed something more important to do but (c)lockdown has given me the time and space to have a go at something new and I've

Troy: Myth or Reality

8/3/2020

Fascinating exhibition @britishmuseum on Troy and it's incredible to think some of these are 1000s of years old yet the message still so relevant today #antiquities #TroyExhibition #illiad #archaeology #homer #learning

Particle

8/3/2020

“Particle” large cuff and earrings from the #Wonderment collection. Cuff £70 and earrings £50 (can be adapted to clip ons). Please contact me for more info. https://etsy.me/2P6B0HB

#artjewellery #cuff# #colourfuljewellery #lightweight earrings #cliponearring #turquoise #blue #limitededition #kathrynthomas #prints

Leaplings (29 Februrary)

7/2/2020

It's February and it's a leap year so there's some important birthdays this month. Here's one for you leaplings with 29 February painted in Roman numerals. £60 with free postage.

https://etsy.me/2S7EAlI

#leapyear #birthday #leaplings #leapyeargift #leaper #29feb #colourfuljewellery #purplecuff #orange

Help make 2020 colourful

2/1/2020

10% off all items in the online shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VColourfulJewellery