Splotches And Drips

Kazuri Beads

  So what exactly are Kazuri beads? Kazuri is a Swahili word meaning "small and beautiful.""  Kazuri beads are wonderful, glossy, ceramic beads that are hand made in Africa of clay from Mount Kenya.  They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, with the drill hole…(continue reading)

Dotty Owl Pendant

As part of Analiese Designs' Etsy Artist Series, my painting "Dotty Owl" has been made into a lovely polymer clay pendant.  Shop for it here.  Even if making jewelry isn't your thing, these pendants also make lovely ornaments.  Just add ribbon and voila--instant decoration! ...(continue reading)

Prices

All prices listed include shipping charges. Once my site set-up allows, I will be able to list prices and shipping charges separately.  You can find the separate shipping cost listed in the item description. FREE SHIPPINGIf you live in the Saint Louis metropolitan area, I can deliver your...(continue reading)

Cheers To Dots!

So you may or may not have noticed lately that I am into dots.  Any and all kinds of dots--big, small, teeny tiny, in a pair or barely there--I love 'em.  I think they make exceptional backgrounds for what might be considered "real" subjects, providing an unpredictable element of fun and whimsy. "Dotty...(continue reading)

Earrings Have Arrived!

You requested them, and now they are here...earrings!  My earrings have the same design quality you expect in my necklaces and bracelets.  Only superior quality gemstones and findings are used.  All ear wires are nickel free.  New designs will be entering my stock steadily as the...(continue reading)

Dotty Chickadee Pendant

As part of her Etsy Artist Series, Annaliese has created another pendant from one of my original paintings.  This one is Dotty Chickadee, and is perhaps my favorite "pendant painting" thus far.  You may very well spot a creation from Gallery Zoo Art Designs based on this pendant in the near...(continue reading)

Italy Photography Series

 In 2004, my husband and I took our honeymoon in Italy.  Not only had I taken a huge personal step by getting married, but I had also taken a huge professional step by delving into digital photography for the first time. The images in my Italy Series were thus shot with a romantic vision--the...(continue reading)

Pendants From Paintings

I am absolutely thrilled to announce my collaboration with Analiese Designs.  In conjunction with her Etsy Artist Series, artist/designer Rachel Yakubik is creating a series of pendants from select GALLERY ZOO ART paintings.  What better way for me to merge my passions for painting and jewelry...(continue reading)