by Esther Fell | KEZA Design Intern

As I begin to put my ideas onto paper, I find yet more challenges to overcome. As I’ve collected image after image, I find it difficult to push my designs so that it may not be too heavily influenced by my inspiration. Although, the materials that I am working with are different, I essentially don’t want to copy, but alter and push my designs to the next level. As I’ve learned from my time at RISD, very rarely does an artist go with his first idea. Ideas are meant to grow and branch out into multiple directions.

From this point, I think it’s time to look at what I’ve sketched thus far and work out quirks that will spark new pieces. This week I’m starting to pull out the actual materials and experiment with putting them together. Another challenge is certainly putting my ideas two-dimensionally onto paper when I have a clear image of what I’m thinking visually.

Once again, working with the materials is going to help that process significantly. I’m excited that things are moving along. Creating a solid piece of jewelry is a process that takes patience and careful attention to detail. And that is what I’m trying to do so KEZA may have unique products that they can ‘wow’ their audience with.