Hello, my name is Teresa
Smith.
Designing and
fabricating jewelry is the realization of a life long dream for me. I have
always been a creative person in one way or another. I studied jewelry
fabrication and design during High School in Southern California. I have also
studied Landscape, Fashion and Interior Design and worked in these fields
throughout the years.
After moving to
Central Arkansas and finding the Arkansas Arts Center Museum school I started
to study jewelry design again. Since 2007, I have been working on developing my
style of handmade artisian jewelry. I love fashion and have designed my pieces
to be worn both casually as well as formal.
My jewelry pieces are
each hand fabricated and constructed using traditional metalsmithing techniques
of sawing, forming, soldering, texturing and polishing. Many pieces are
oxidized to enhance the textures and to create a contrast between the metals
and the gemstones or pearls. Many pieces also have been combined with copper
and various patinas. I also use freshwater pearls, gemstones and various
designer cut cabochons.
I am inspired by all
things around me. Nature, the Outdoors, City streets, and Architecture, along
with my love of the ocean, all evolve into my works in one way or another.
My work is in a local
Little Rock Art Gallery Stephano’s. I have been honored to be a part this
contemporary gallery and give thanks to all of those people who have purchased
my jewelry.
Teresa Smith
TSmithDesigns
