"SEA GODDESS" by Patti Arp & Darlene BRUCKLER
Patti Arp
Patti Arp brought her friend, Darlene Bruckler, in on this project in hopes that she would enjoy the fun and fellowship of the Treasure Coast Art Association.
Pattie brought the beads and lace and together they created a stunning tribute to the Sea.Patti Arp started making jewelry after discovering her love of combining the color and texture of
natural stones and glass beads. She continued to expanded her skills through wirework, chain
maille, polymer clay, and glass fusing before finding her true passion in designing unique art
jewelry by combining metal and glass. The versatility and colors that can be created by applying
flame to the metal are limitless. Inspired by the shapes and shades of colors in a leaf or the
colors of a sunset, and then working the flame of a torch to bring those colors to life. Another
exciting element she's added to the copper is the use of adding glass through the enameling
process. By combining glass and metals, she creates a unique piece of art jewelry.
Having been a professional trainer, Patti enjoys bringing energy and spirit of excitement to every
venture. Patti employs these qualities to instruct new jewelry designers in the fabrication of
metal jewelry. Her passion for training and love for art have combined to make exciting jewelry
classes for her students.
Looking to the future, Patti looks forward to expanding her metalsmithing to wall art and other
larger scales of unique metal art and sculptures. She can be reached through her website at
DreamInspiredDesigns.com.
Pattie brought the beads and lace and together they created a stunning tribute to the Sea.Patti Arp started making jewelry after discovering her love of combining the color and texture of
natural stones and glass beads. She continued to expanded her skills through wirework, chain
maille, polymer clay, and glass fusing before finding her true passion in designing unique art
jewelry by combining metal and glass. The versatility and colors that can be created by applying
flame to the metal are limitless. Inspired by the shapes and shades of colors in a leaf or the
colors of a sunset, and then working the flame of a torch to bring those colors to life. Another
exciting element she's added to the copper is the use of adding glass through the enameling
process. By combining glass and metals, she creates a unique piece of art jewelry.
Having been a professional trainer, Patti enjoys bringing energy and spirit of excitement to every
venture. Patti employs these qualities to instruct new jewelry designers in the fabrication of
metal jewelry. Her passion for training and love for art have combined to make exciting jewelry
classes for her students.
Looking to the future, Patti looks forward to expanding her metalsmithing to wall art and other
larger scales of unique metal art and sculptures. She can be reached through her website at
DreamInspiredDesigns.com.
Darlene Bruckler
Shells collected over many years and regions came together with friendship as Darlene Bruckler joined Patti Arp in creating the beautiful Goddess as a reflection of "Her".
Darlene, in blue, is pictured here with her daughter, Kristen Ashbrook. The two are the backbone of the Treasure Coast Art Association's "Treasures in Town Arts and Antiques Fest" each 4th Saturday of the month.
Darlene, in blue, is pictured here with her daughter, Kristen Ashbrook. The two are the backbone of the Treasure Coast Art Association's "Treasures in Town Arts and Antiques Fest" each 4th Saturday of the month.