Gemstone Artwork by Gayle Ray Gayle is well known for her fine art jewelry designs created from beautiful gemstones. With an eye to unique color and texture combinations as well as the light within each stone, her handcrafted necklaces, and earrings are considered to be stylish wearable “art pieces”. Gayle combines semi-precious stones, sterling silver, […]
Kumihimo or Japanese-Style Beaded Jewelry A lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast, Deborah “Debbie” Hummer moved to Western North Carolina several years ago looking for the inspiring mountain beauty and to join our thriving arts community … the two things that were hard to find in the cold, sterile concrete jungles of the northeast. Debbie had previously […]
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This week we just wanted to showcase for you some of the great local arts and crafts that you can discover here at Mountain Made. Did you know that Mountain Made is home to some 150 artists, craft persons and authors? Yes, if you are new to Asheville or the surrounding Western North Carolina hills, […]
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Japanese Braiding by Debbie Hummer Debbie Hummer has been creating Kumihimo jewelry for several years, inspired by all the local flavor that she has come to love. Her work has been praised by experts, she has sold numerous pieces to private collectors and through local art galleries like Mountain Made.
This week we tried our hand at creating a video for Gayle’s awesome gemstone jewelry. The video uses what is called the “Ken Burns Effect”. We think it makes Gayle’s pieces look great! We hope you like it as much as we do! About Gayle Ray Jewelry Gayle says about her work, “My jewelry […]
Kumihimo or Japanese-Style Beaded Jewelry A lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast, Deborah “Debbie” Hummer moved to Western North Carolina several years ago looking for the inspiring mountain beauty and to join our thriving arts community … the two things that were …Read More »
Bio/Artist Statement Gayle is a fine painter who also designs beautiful gemstone jewelry. With an eye to unique color and texture combinations as well as …Read More »
“Fetch” – 1st Prize Winner – Best Children’s Book Local writer and Jerald Pope of Swannanoa (near Asheville NC) was awarded the first prize for Best Children’s Book for his wordless picture book, “Fetch” at the North Street Book Content (2020). The sixth annual North Street Book’s 2020 contest …Read More »
Gemstone Artwork by Gayle Ray Gayle is well known for her fine art jewelry designs created from beautiful gemstones. With an eye to unique color and texture combinations as well as the light within each stone, her handcrafted necklaces, and earrings are considered to be stylish wearable “art pieces”. Gayle …Read More »
“Are all your arts and crafts made here in Western North Carolina?” Due to the outstanding craftsmanship of the art and crafts available in our gallery, almost everyone secretly wonders, “How can something so beautiful be locally made, especially here in [the backwoods of] North Carolina?” The answer is yes! …Read More »
Kumihimo or Japanese-Style Beaded Jewelry A lifelong arts and crafts enthusiast, Deborah “Debbie” Hummer moved to Western North Carolina several years ago looking for the inspiring mountain beauty and to join our thriving arts community … the two things that were hard to find in the cold, sterile concrete jungles of …Read More »
Celebrate LOVE with these Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas February has always been a month of transitions and new beginnings. While seemly buried deep inside the stillness of winter, the earth slowly renews itself and prepares for the green growth and warmer weather of spring. And like the seasons, Valentine’s …Read More »