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About Nan
Little bit about myself . . . I am a self-taught artist, originally from California, and now living in the mountains of New Mexico.
I became intrigued with The Art of The Egg during the early 1990's, learning from books, from my sister who took a class, and from scouring the internet for designs and information.
My explorations eventually led to an interest in Eggshell Jewelry, when I happened on Jane Pollak's wonderfully comprehensive book Decorating Eggs: Exquisite Designs with Wax & Dye, where she explains the process of making eggshell jewelry using domestic goose eggshells. Through many months of trial and error, I finally settled on a technique using ostrich eggshells. I love working with the ostrich egg for it's durability and it's gently pebbled surface. Recently I have acquired a few Emu egg shells, and am experimenting with them using a vinegar etching technique.
I work from my home studio which is located on the outskirts of the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, USA. We are at an elevation of 7000ft, and from my window, I have blue skies and Ponderosa pines. And birds, and chipmunks, and deer, and wild turkeys and other various critters. I generally work on egg art during the spring and summer months to be ready for the Fall season.
My specialty is pysanky style jewelry, but my design inspiration comes from many sources, including (but not limited to) quilt block patterns, traditional ethnic designs, pueblo pottery art, country and folk art and - of course - Mother Nature.
Shameless self promotion: My work has been featured in the Grand Galleria in Escondido, California along with a newspaper article showcasing my egg art. I was recently voted Artists Choice award by my fellow artists at the Labors Of Love Artists Showcase in Timberon NM. I occasionally offer a series of pieces for sale where the profit goes directly to a charity.
Interviews and mentions on various online publications include:
Where you can find my stuff:I sell at many different venues. Online, you can find my egg art at:
Etsy: enchantedhen
eBay: enchantedhenArtfire: enchantedhen
Locally, I have my jewely on display and for sale at the Timberon Artist's Guild Gallery in Timberon, NM (open in May 2012) and I always have a booth at the annual Labor Day Gift and Craft Show at the Timberon Lodge.
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