Ralph Gabriner Art Jewelry Photography

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A totally different world of jewelry than we walk in but this post is about presentation and trends, important things to keep up on.

Jennifer Navva Milliken, art historian, curator of fine craft and jewelry enthusiast. Read an interview with her, your bound to learn something.

Interesting read if your work is at all influenced by trends in our industry.

REMINDER Niche awards deadline coming up, make sure you have your best foot forward with your best work photographed!

Check out Donna D'Aquino work in this add in this months American Craft Council magazine. Great Add ladies, great layout!

A new blog Objects not Paintings by Bella Neyman is a new discovery for us thanks to #AmericanCraftMagazine. Check it out, let us know what you think. http://objectsnotpaintings.com/

Ralph took a holiday to Vermont and of course he took photos. Here is a sneak peek at the world though Ralph's eyes!

Chances are most of you know about Dropbox App. This website is how we get your images to you fast. If you don't have an account with them make one today and be ready for your next batch of images from Ralph!

Who: SNAG Members What: Call for Entry When: Due July 31st Where: On line Why: Because your work deserves to be seen

HELP! We need to ask if each of you will review Ralph and his work here on his FB page. We are trying to get more reviews and likes, help us spread the word.

Why Create? TED talks are always great to educate further on a subject sometimes even break through jewelers block. Here is a link to the latest one that we love.

What's your favorite type of jewelry to make, earrings, necklaces, rings? Ralph love shooting any and all jewelry, some pieces are easier to shoot than others. Finding fun, interesting and engaging ways to prop or present the piece is one of the challenges of Ralph's work. He is always open to suggestions of how to present the work you created.