Official Jewelry by Tara Blog: Tuesday Feature "Kendra Renee Jewelry Design"

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Tuesday Feature "Kendra Renee Jewelry Design"

I love genuine silver jewelry and when you combine it with the uniqueness of this designer you get really fab jewelry!

"Kendra Renee Jewelry Design"

I am an independent jewelry artist living and working in San Francisco, California. I have always loved jewelry, but have only started serious metalsmithing in the last two years. I fell in love with jewelry production and design, and now can't see myself doing anything else. Over the summer, I decided to become a full-time artist and business owner. Now this is my life.
When I am designing, I think about how my work will interact with the body. I try to incorporate motion into all my pieces, so that they move with the wearer. I develop contrast between textures, colors, and shapes within each piece to maximize their dramatic impact. I am not afraid of asymmetry! I find myself taking inspiration from mechanical objects as well as natural phenomenon.
Each piece is completely handcrafted. I begin the process with flat sheets of metal and wire, and carefully shape, forge, and solder each component of the design. I strive to make works of the highest quality that enhance the personality of the wearer. I am kind of a shy person, and so for me, wearing my own bold creations is the way I express my inner strength and creativity to the world. My hope is that others can see this in my work and feel it when they wear my pieces.