Gustav Reyes - Smithsoinian Craft Show - Wood Art Jewelry

In 5 day we leave for 2011 Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington DC. In 6 days I turn 43 years young. I always felt that at some point in my life I would feel like an adult. Like knowing exactly what your doing and where your going. Well as I work my way thru my forties I have made my way back to my childhood. What I mean is that I have decided to work as I did when I was 9 years old. Doing what I really love to do with out inhibition, feeling that you are charting new territory.

I wake up every morning excited and thankful that I have the opportunity to live my life creating.

Gustav Reyes at INDULGE: Contemporary Art Jewelry Show

I will be showing current and new work at the Bellevue Art Museum show INDULGE jewelry market place along with some of the best contemporary jewelry artist in the country. It is truly humbling to be in such company. Hope to see you there and to meet new friends. Pictured below are images of some new work which I will be presenting February 4-5-6, 2011 at Bellevue Art Museum show INDULGE jewelry marketplace.

Smithsoinian Craft Show - Contemporary Wood Art Jewelry at the Smithsonian.

I am preparing for the 2011 Smithsonian Craft Show. I am excited and honored to have been selected to show my work amongst the very best in contemporary craft in America. The Show is held in National Building Museum in Washington, DC. on April 14 - 17, 2011

Below are some of last years award winners.

Bridge Gallery of Contemporary Art | Coming soon: Eric Silva

Bridge Gallery will soon feature the brilliant work of California Art Jeweler, Eric Silva!
In the meantime, view Eric's work at : ericsilva.com




Bridge Gallery of Contemporary Art
Chicago, Illinois 60608

312 788 7059

gus@gallerybridge.com

The purpose of Bridge Gallery is be a portal where creator and viewer are able to experience a raw exchange of energy. We select artists who are authentic. Artists whose contemporary work expresses honesty to material and to life. We desire for guests who enter our portal, a visual adventure that stimulates the brain and the soul.

Hug - Let the tree hug you!

     Hug from John Driscoll on Vimeo.

This video was filmed and edited by Megan McDonough. The hugging ladies include our good friend Natalie and our very own Erin. 
We're all about spreading the love over here at Simply Wood Rings! If you want to share the love too, check out our new tee shirt design!!! 

Gustav Reyes - Jewelry Artist Magazine - Wood Jewelry Trends

Check out the August issue of Jewelry Artist Magazine. Trends: Wood Jewelry
Woodworking Tips for Jewelers by Gustav Reyes (Thanks to Annie Osburn for your help.)

Jewelry Artist: August 2010 Table of Contents
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Jewelry Artist August 2010 - Print Magazine Table of Contents

Gustav Stickley, Gustav Reyes and Wood Art Jewelry

We are back from Madison Wi. and it was a great show for us. The weather was perfect and as I have said in the past " I don't want life to live me I want to live life." We did just that. The highlight of the show was meeting the grand daughter of Gustav Stickley she was a pure delight. Gustav Stickley is only one of my greatest inspiration google his name the name of John Ruskin and William Morris. She also purchase three pieces. That was humbling. It is nice when life comes at you that way.