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Art by LK Stewart

Understated elegance, asymmetrical, sophisticated and bold are just some of the adjectives that describe the wearable art of metalsmith Leslie Klipper Stewart. Art by LK Stewart is the culmination of a life-long passion. Her hand-made, often one-of-a-kind jewelry creations are the result of a long artistic journey with divergent paths. Art by LK Stewart is a melding of those elements–an artistic background, an insatiable jewelry habit, obsession with gemstones and metals and a love of simple, yet elegant contemporary design. Like the artist, her work is big, bold and a tad unexpected!

A love of form through simplicity, structure and movement, Leslie’s jewelry features a geometrical quality and a strong element of color using precious and semi-precious gems and beautiful glass flame worked beads. Leslie began her metalsmithing journey in 2005, taking classes and workshops from some of the best jewelry teachers and artists.

Leslie prefers working with ethically sourced, locally mined gemstones when possible. While more costly, she believes in supporting local businesses, having been raised in a small family business.

“‘The gems often tell me what to do with them. Then I translate that vision to the design,” says Leslie. “I fabricate each piece by hand and keep on it until the piece ‘speaks’ to me. When a piece is complete, I love the feeling I get of gratitude and accomplishment!”‘ Her work is influenced by the world around her. Because she is fortunate enough to live on the beautiful Deschutes River, elements of nature in geometrical form, are also her inspiration.

Website: http://www.artbylkstewart.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-by-LK-Stewart1861221310843962/

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Phone: (760) 492-1021

Email: artbylkstewart@gmail.com