journey – Artful Gems

A New Medium?

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Artful Gems

A medium, according to Merriam Webster is a mode of artistic expression or communication. It is the material used in any creative endeavor. In my art, my preference is wire and it is what I play with when I want inspiration. But, here’s the thing. I love to play and not just with wire. Before Read More

Being Creative Means a Lot of Things

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Artful Gems

Creative: ability or power to create: quality of something created: imaginative During the months of September though June, I am a full-time, English teacher working at a Juvenile detention center. It is the best and I love it! During weekends and holidays, I create. Nothing else matters! I live for the weekend just so I can use my hands and Read More

Talent Is a Gift from God

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Artful Gems

Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. Leo Buscaglia For as far as I can remember, I have always had some kind of creative utensil with me. Whether it was a simple pencil or pen, or an entire set of acrylic paints, my life Read More

The Journey Is Life

Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by Artful Gems

When I began my jewelry journey, I was going through a rough period in my life. I had just spent several weeks in the hospital and family life was not going well. It was one of those tests our Creator sends out. It all started as a stress relief; a way to get away from Read More

Welcome to Tesoros- Our Journey Begins

Posted on December 17, 2017April 19, 2018 by Artful Gems

I hope that you will follow my journey, one that began a while back. It has taken me a long time to finally see the direction in which I’m travelling, even if I still do not know where I’m going! Tesoros has been creating pieces that connect you to Mother Earth. We transform semi precious Read More