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  Martha Quigley March 18, 2011 at 8:35am

  AdviCe
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  Colette A. Zilka March 17, 2011 at 11:46pm

  Whoops!  English class wasn't the best!  I do have a problem with grammar. Good advise on the proofreading, I tend to for get about that.
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  Douglas Chambers March 17, 2011 at 7:02pm

  I think your designs are great and versatile.  If you continue to create and diversify, I see nothing wroing with it.

  http://www.douglaschambers.org
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  Gina Lambert March 15, 2011 at 12:10am

  It's fun to see your different ideas. It might help if you had more than one in each technique/theme/style. My main feedback is on the typos, punctuation and an instance using i instead of I. This is often percieved as unprofessional when you don't take the time to proofread, and ask another person to doublecheck for you before publishing. Keep exploring, but edit what you present. Good luck, your work is very fun and interesting!
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  Colette A. Zilka March 14, 2011 at 9:14pm

  Thanks!  i plan on taking everyone's advise and smoothing out my applications! and it's great knowing that other artist bounce around as well!
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  Martha Quigley March 14, 2011 at 2:28pm

  I am a painter and work in several styles- One is my traditional painting style, one is more graphic and whimsical- for t-shirt design and the like. And then I stumbled on an entirely new concept painting on old spinnaker(sail) cloth. I often feel I am torn in different directions but at the moment am focusing on my traditional painting. Even so I work in both Watercolor and Oil so am still I am spread out a bit. I am relatively new to the art fair circuit, but have learned that the other people who responded are absolutely correct. Be as creative as you like on your own but juries prefer a unified presentation.
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  phillip hall March 12, 2011 at 8:37am

   The problem you might have by choosing to try different things is that it is a definite no no when applying to shows.  It will hurt you in jurying.  It will help keep your work fresh and growing but juries will see it as a lock of a definite voice or style. confusing.
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  Jeanne Steck March 12, 2011 at 5:59am

  As a jewelry designer, I, too, am exploring different mediums.  I find that I'm not always satified stringing and need to create with wire.  My next step is "playing with fire".  I really appreciate your forged pieces! 

  But - Lori has made a very good point about displaying similar styles together.  Otherwise you run the risk of confusing the consumers. 
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  Colette A. Zilka March 12, 2011 at 12:40am

  Thanks for the advise!  it's good to hear that other people are exploring all the crazy ideas!

   
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  lori kay March 11, 2011 at 6:58pm

  Hi Colette, I'm also a jeweler (metalsmith) and when I started out I was much like you I had so many ideas and I wanted everyone to see them. There is nothing wrong with having different styles as long as they're displayed properly, I make sure each collection has its own stand and my one of a kinds are elevated on glass pedastals. But I've also learned that sometimes less is more, don't put out everything you do leave people wanting more. Good luck with your shows