2010 Already!  With the holidays behind us we can start looking forward to new adventures in the coming year. 

 I am proud to say that one of my designs was selected to appear in American Style Magazine, which is an award-winning magazine for art lovers, collectors, and galleries.  My design was included with three other members of the Northeast Chapter of Florida Society of Goldsmiths.  We felt honored!  (Click here to see the listing)

While the recession continued to hover over us, I want to thank my many existing and new clients who selected either my designs or the designs of the artists I represent through Artists At The Metro.  We are pleased to offer quality artisan work, all unique and handcrafted. 

I'm loving my new studio located at  2800 N. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 5, Daytona Beach.  Hours are by appointment and I'd love to show you how my my designs are created from raw metals and Mother Nature's beautiful gemstones.

In the meantime, visit me at:

Metropolitan Gallery & Frame
46 E. Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach, FL        32176

And, don't forget about our First Friday on E. Granada event the first Friday of each month.  As Co-coordinator, I can assure you it will be great event to stroll down the boulevard from the "Bridge to the Ocean", enjoy live music, art, boutiques and refreshments.  You can get more details at firstfridayeastgranada.com  And, don't forget to pick up your V.I.P. card to enjoy merchant specials all month long!

I continue learning new techniques to bring extra elements into my designs.  Look for some work with mixed metals, copper patinas, enameling and much more.  These should bring new dimension and great color.   These new techniques, combined with the wonderful purchases of gemstones, organics, and pearls at the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show,  will be fun to work with for this year's designs.   I'm very excited and hope you will be as well.

You can reach me directly by phone, email, or at my studio.  Contact information is listed below.

Enjoy!

Nancy
 

Artist Statement
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Artist Statement

After growing up in a small town in the Northeast, I was drawn to the big cities of New York, San Francisco, and finally Miami.  What I loved about each of these locations was the diversity, the contrast, and amid all that, the balance that played out to make it all work together.  And, to top it off, they are all coastal cities that embrace another contrast to the hustle and bustle, by providing the tranquility of the ocean. 

My work is a reflection of these characteristics. You will see contrast in many aspects:  colors, shapes, sizes, and texture.  Yet, you will also see a balance where no one element overpowers another.  My work can enjoy its diversity in its individual components, while enjoying a balance in the entire piece.

I currently live once again in a small town and travel frequently to my cities where I feel the pulse, hear the different beats, and become inspired.  When I come home I can sit on my dock on the Intercoastal, or walk east to the ocean, to add the final ingredient of tranquility, representing harmony, representing balance.  

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Nancy is the current Co-Coordinator for the First Friday on E. Granada merchants group, Secretary for the Emmons Cottage Co-op Gallery, and the former Co-President of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, NE Chapter and former Chair, Statewide Projects  for the state organization and an active current member.  She is the former Workshop Chair for the Tomoka Gem and Mineral Society and active current member. 

Nancy displays her work at her studio, public art shows, private jewelry shows, her website, as well as on consignment at various establishments along the east coast. She has been recognized by organizations as a selected artist for their auctions, which is Nancy’s way of contributing to worthy causes within her community.

Nancy is the representative for "Artists At The Metro", a group of artists in various mediums who collaborate to provide a wonderful variety of art and mini-art shows at off site venues.

Contact Us

Studio:      2800 N. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 5
                    Daytona Beach, FL

Email:           turtlelovedesigns@yahoo.com

Phone:          (386)451-5273

current Displays

Nancy's work is on display and for sale on an on-going basis at:

Metropolitan Gallery and Frame
46 E. Granada Boulevard
 Ormond Beach, FL        Metrogalleryandframe.com

Emmons Cottage Gallery  (Open September - June)
78 E. Granada Boulevard
 In the Gardens of the Ormond Memorial Art Museum
Ormond Beach, FL         History of Emmons Cottage

Museum of Florida Art
600 N. Woodland Boulevard
DeLand, Florida  32720

Sensations Spa
115 E. Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach, FL 

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Upcoming Events

2010 Events

First Friday on E. Granada - 1st Friday of each month

2009 Events

First Friday on E. Granada - 1st Friday of each month

"Early Bird / Night Owl" Holiday Shopping Event

"Hollidazzle" by Ormond Memorial Art Museum

Starving Artist Night at Metropolitan Gallery

 

Previous Events:

Keep watching for our gallery strolls and other special events to be held at Metropolitan Gallery and Frame.   Events are currently being scheduled for the year and will be posted periodically. 

2008 Events

Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Art In The Park

Ormond Memorial Art Museum Holiday Show - December

Necklust and the Chocalateier

Grand Opening - Emmons Cottage Gallery  - September

Museum of Florida Art (DeLand)

Alive at Five (Sanford)

Gallery Opening At Metro (Orlando)

 

 

2007 Events:

Ormond Memorial Art Museum Holiday Show - December

Mom's Day In the Garden Exhibit - October

Grand Opening - Emmons Cottage Gallery  - September

Museum of Florida Art   -  May through September

Alive At 5 - Sanford, FL  -  Monthly

Fiber and Jewelry Exhibit - Ormond Memorial Art Museum  - January - February

News-Journal Lively Arts Center - Ongoing

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2006  Events

Holiday Home Show - December

Artistic Extravaganza - Ormond Memorial Art Museum - November

Bridal Show - October

News Journal Live Art Center - August - December

Sanford's Alive At 5 - Throughout The Year

Catalyst Art Gallery Open House - May

At Fiesta - February

 

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2005  Events

Tomoka Gem and Mineral Society 34th Annual Show - December

Sanford Candlelight Tour of Homes, December

Coquina Jewelers Annual Fall Show, November

Alive at 5, Sanford, November

Gallery 142 Grand Re-Opening Celebration, October

Women's Expo and Bridal Show, September

Catalyst Art Gallery Open Mike Night, August

Gallery 142 Third Anniversary Celebration, May

Coquina Jewelers Annual Spring Show, April

Gallery 142 Jewelry Trunk Show, March

Coquina Jewelers Annual Spring Show
 

Winner of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths - NE Winter Design Competition, December 2005

Fine silver Snowflake Ornament made in PMC+ with Cubic Zirconium stones:  Two dimensional ornament with a frosted background, accented by swirls to represent swirling snow,  and a burnished,  overlaid snowflake.  The snowflake is accented with ruby-shaded cubic zirconia stones at each end of the snowflake and a yellow star-shaped stone in the center.  Happy Holidays!