How to Write Your Artist Bio

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Msutherland100 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:02:13 GMT

Jean...would it be okay if I reprinted part of this in our glass beadmaker's guild newsletter? It has such great info and we are trying to get members to contribute to our online gallery. Thanks Margaret Sutherland msutherland100@yahoo.com

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GlendaM@13 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:30:27 GMT

Holidays are here and finally catching up on Beading Daily - I've struggled to write an artists bio so Jean's formula worked for me - see what you think... comments welcome. Glenda Mac Naughton is an Australian-based beadwork designer who specializes in making dramatic jewellery inspired by diverse ethnic cultures using a variety of bead weaving techniques. She has won national and international awards for her work and her designs have been published in Australian Beader. You may contact Glenda at http://www.daxdesign.com.au or daxdesign@bigpond.com

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Nemeton — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:57:34 GMT

Thanks for this post Jean - I LOVE inventing the artist bio, it's my favourite part of writing up a project and I challenge myself to come up with something different every time... just like my beadwork!

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lizajayne — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:09:05 GMT

Valerie, yes, knuckle hair :) there's maybe 5 or 6 very small blonde ones. I really can't see it unless you look close (or if I smell it burning). :)

lizajayne.etsy.com

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Jubeadilation — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:10:48 GMT

I'm relatively new to jewellery making, and surprise myself with my inventiveness. I use to be a computer systems designer, and my only explanation is that I've simply transferred my skills of "thinking outside the box" . You can see my designs which are mostly available as kits at www.jubeadilation.synthasite.com

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JenniferM@70 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:37:03 GMT

Jennifer Morris is a Toronto; Canada based designer/maker who specializes in one of a kind jewelry. She attended Sheridan College, School of Craft and Design majoring in Textiles then was a resident of the Textile Studio at the Craft Studios at Harbourfront Centre. She was known for her embroidery but for the past four years her focus has changed to beading. She is currently concentrating making a living as a full time craft person. If she is not working in her studio you will find her working at Bead Junction (the best bead store in Toronto). You can see her work at local craft shows and galleries and in her etsy shop. You may contact Jennifer at www.backjam.com

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Swamperfolk — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:59:39 GMT

Linda Campbell is a Virginia based lampwork beadmaker and jewelry artist who specializes in lampwork focal beads. She is currently working on her third tutorial (a lampwork version of the Hatteras Lighthouse) that will be published in the 2009 Annealer magazine. You may contact Linda at www.blackbearartglass.com.

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hannahfaerie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:07:25 GMT

Thank you, artists statements are top of the list of things I avoid! So, here goes...

Hannah McNicol is a South Australian-based beader, jeweller and potter who specializes in ceramic beaded jewellery. She is currently working on a range of Christmas decorations and raku pendants that will be available for sale in November. You may contact Hannah at www.hannahfaerie.etsy.com.

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ValerieA@6 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:19:32 GMT

Eliza...knuckle hair???? Nice ladies do not have knuckle hair....

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ValerieA@6 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:18:40 GMT

“VAharoni is an artist and designer living in concrete-locked Brooklyn, NY. She writes a blog on valerieaharoni.blogspot.com, teaches polymer clay classes and maintains a web presence http://www.vaharoni.com. and Etsy shop http://VAharoni.etsy.com”

....the serious try...

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lizajayne — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:49:46 GMT

Oh, how much I loved madlibs as a child!

Eliza is a Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL based lampworker who specializes in burning the hair off her knuckles while at the torch (oh, and making beads too). She is currently sitting at her boring architecture job on lunch thinking about how much she'd rather be home making jewelry. You can currently find her.... secretly browsing the internet at http://icanhascheezburger.com!

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geltdesigns — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:58:42 GMT

Here's our bio:

GeltDesigns is a family business located in Washington, DC. We design and fabricate handmade artisan jewelry combining fused and pate de verre glass with precious metals and gemstones. Our jewelry is eco-friendly and sophisticated, but perfect for everyday.

Our creations can be found published in 1000 JEWELRY INSPIRATIONS (Quarry Books), THE ART OF JEWELRY: PLASTIC & RESIN (Lark Books), 500 EARRINGS (Lark Books), MIXED MEDIA & MEMORY JEWELRY INSPIRATIONS (Quarry Books), NEW DIRECTIONS IN METAL CLAY (Lark Books), BEAD BUGLE, BEAD RELEASE, JEWELRY ARTS & LAPIDARY JOURNAL, PMC CONNECTION, STUDIO PMC, WASHINGTON POST, WASHINGTON TIMES and the WEST END GUIDE.

Find us on the web at http://geltdesigns.com To see our special offers and to make retail purchases, visit http://geltdesigns.etsy.com

Buy GeltDesigns and “never wear ordinary jewelry!”TM

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geltdesigns — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:57:07 GMT

Heres our bio:

Find us on the web at http://geltdesigns.com To see our special offers and to make retail purchases, visit http://geltdesigns.etsy.com

Buy GeltDesigns and “never wear ordinary jewelry!”TM

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MonicaP@10 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:04:55 GMT

Hmm, this is what I come up with at the moment...

Monica is an IL-based beadwork designer who specializes in gemstone and sterling creations. She is currently (listening to her stomach growl while seated at her day job and wants) a (hearty snack) that will be (both delicious and satisfying) in (the long run).

This is a great topic - I've had to do these for work, school and other situations, and it can be hard to write them!