Gorgeous new fantasy Art Nouveau jewelry designs!
I have been hard at work creating some unique jewelry items, most from my own carvings which have then been cast in beautiful semi-precious lead free pewter using centrifugal casting. I have made brooches, pendants, choker necklaces, keyrings and earrings featuring an owl, fairies, a mermaid, flower girl, lizard, cats and even a little pixie.
A very talented metal caster here in Johannesburg casts these pieces for me, some of which were carved in wax, or in silver clay, and even in Pratley Putty! Centrifugal or spin casting uses centrifugal force to produce metal castings from a rubber mold and is able to capture a great deal of detail, which is very suited to my work.
Below are some examples of my new creations; some are also replicas of original Art Nouveau jewelry designs. All of these, and many more, are available in my shop here.
Art Nouveau Fairy Painting : Luna Moth : Completed!
I finished this last Friday, and am quite pleased with the flow and expression of what is really a homage to the great Alphonse Mucha, the beauty that is Byzantine and Orthodox Iconic Art and, of course, fantasy art. The Luna Moth is a fascinating creature whose colours and ethereality also inspired me…
You can purchase a beautiful print of this painting in my online shop Here.
Cat and Moth new Choker style necklaces from my original designs
These necklaces have just been cast in beautiful shiny lead-free pewter right here in South Africa, from designs and wax carvings that I had made a few years ago. I loved the idea of turning my little cat into an unusual necklace, and the moth, or butterfly, was inspired by the bold designs of the Art Deco era.
The whole process of carving an original design from jeweller’s wax, then casting it with the lost wax process and centrifugal casting is an amazing process and one which I have learned over the last 5 years. I hope to be able to make many more unique and soulful design in the near future…!
The choker style necklaces are really stunning, and are adjustable in length. You can see more of my own jewellery designs: Necklaces, Brooches and even Keyrings here on my online shop. Or view my exclusive range on the menu bar to the left!
My South African Arts & Craft Market Debut !
To all my new customers, and for the interest of my wonderful existing customers, I will be attending the Bryanston Organic Art & Craft Market tomorrow Thursday 10th November 2011 and also 17th and 24th November.
This wonderful market is held on the grounds of the Waldorf School in Johannesburg, which is a very similar school to the Steiner schools. It is the original art and craft market in Johannesburg – check the link out above. I am so looking forward to meeting some new people and introducing my artwork to this part of Johannesburg.
I will have a large range of my original paintings, limited edition etchings, miniature hand painted gift cards, prints, embossed metal artwork and more….maybe see you there!
“Night Skye” ~ one of the original paintings for sale at my Bryanston Market stall
On Cats and Fish, Earrings and Art…
I have realised that I have a fascination with throwing cats and fish together.
It started with one of the first etchings I ever did, in London where I learned the craft 14 years ago; for some reason I was compelled to portray a little black cat swimming merrily along with some goldfish:
I hand coloured it with gouache, loved the result, and put out an edition for sale, which you can find at my Online Shop.
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The image of a cat’s fantasy underwater realm stayed with me, and a number of years later I painted a whimsical watercolour and pastel of the same topic, only with added water nymphs and spirits:
A gorgeous Print is for sale here.
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Yesterday, I found myself in one of Johannesburg’s quirky bead shops, where I picked up a wonderful stash of gorgeous Czech glass beads and findings with which to play and create, and the result, unsurprisingly was this:
I had such fun making these, and have decided to start a few themed jewellery pieces along these whimsical lines. This pair and other lovely creations can also be bought in my Shop!
….with more to come soon….
My New Online Shop is up and open!
~ I have recently opened my little online shop ~
Here I have for sale internationally many of my original paintings which John at Redwhisper Studio sells as prints, gift cards, magnets, and I am also selling my lovely limited edition etchings of cats, owls, lovers, fairies and nature spirits. I am also experimenting with quirky, nature inspired totemic jewelry – earrings and necklaces.
Check it out here: Liza Paizis Online Shop
“Pink Poppies” Original Miniature Watercolor Painting
can be purchased here
