BIO
Dawn Alexandra is a self-taught jewelry artist. Designing jewelry coincided with her interest in crystal therapy as she attempted to discover a way to wear natural crystals. Artistic pursuits have included building model Navy ships and fighter jets, woodworking and, for many years, decorative painting with acrylics and oils. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology and is a certified ART Level III Reiki Master Practitioner.
Dawn Alexandra is a self-taught jewelry artist. Designing jewelry coincided with her interest in crystal therapy as she attempted to discover a way to wear natural crystals. Artistic pursuits have included building model Navy ships and fighter jets, woodworking and, for many years, decorative painting with acrylics and oils. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology and is a certified ART Level III Reiki Master Practitioner.
"Where the Spirit does not work with the hand, there is no Art".
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have always enjoyed the entire creative process, from conceptualizing new designs to the actual hands-on creation of objects. My primary creative muse has been my animal companions. While the style of my jewelry continues to evolve, my interest in history, archaeology, mythology, and ancient religions and spiritual traditions remains constant and inspires my work.
I work with precious metal clay because it is so versatile and enables me to create jewelry with a lot of texture and detail. Often, the texture on some pieces is reminiscent of drybrushing or stippling, which may be attributable to my background as a painter. The weight of the finished pieces is more substantial than one would expect due to the thickness of the silver, partially to assure durability, and also because it imbues each piece with a feeling of solidity and strength.
Creating jewelry with precious metal clay is a bit like practicing alchemy, whereby you take one substance and, through the application of fire, transform it into a precious metal, namely silver. Pure magic!
I have always enjoyed the entire creative process, from conceptualizing new designs to the actual hands-on creation of objects. My primary creative muse has been my animal companions. While the style of my jewelry continues to evolve, my interest in history, archaeology, mythology, and ancient religions and spiritual traditions remains constant and inspires my work.
I work with precious metal clay because it is so versatile and enables me to create jewelry with a lot of texture and detail. Often, the texture on some pieces is reminiscent of drybrushing or stippling, which may be attributable to my background as a painter. The weight of the finished pieces is more substantial than one would expect due to the thickness of the silver, partially to assure durability, and also because it imbues each piece with a feeling of solidity and strength.
Creating jewelry with precious metal clay is a bit like practicing alchemy, whereby you take one substance and, through the application of fire, transform it into a precious metal, namely silver. Pure magic!
Copyright © 2008-2010 Dawn Alexandra Fine Art Jewelry Designs. All rights reserved.
My Current Animal Companion
Monty Blue
Monty Blue
Photo by Sean McCumber
CJ
1985-2000
1985-2000
CHARLIE
2003-2006
2003-2006
BABY
2006
2006
REMEMBER COLLECTION - Personal Note from the Artist
The Remember Collection was designed in memory of my pets.
If you have ever experienced the loss of a person or pet
of great significance in your life, I think you will understand the sentiment behind this collection.
The Remember Collection was designed in memory of my pets.
If you have ever experienced the loss of a person or pet
of great significance in your life, I think you will understand the sentiment behind this collection.
FRISKY
1980-1994
1980-1994