Having studied geology for as long as I did I can’t help but be attracted to the evolution of species. What could be better than the partial animal images of Mary Colter’s Mimbreño to fuel my imagination? Your mama may have been black but your grand daddy was a dinosaur! (Click on an imageContinue reading “The Tracks are Calling…”
Tag Archives: sterling silver
Latest
A few of my newest pieces. If you’re interested in owning a piece of your own contact me at 1(505) 429-3670 or email me at erenaultq@gmail.com. (Click on an image to view larger.) All images and designs © Élise Renault 2016 You can also find myContinue reading “Latest”
A terrible loss and honor
In November 2015, my silversmithing teacher died suddenly. John McGahie, master jeweler and adjunct professor at New Mexico Highlands University left us. So, so, so sad. The day after John’s death, I was asked to teach the remaining weeks of the fall semester. It was a great honor to do this for him, his studentsContinue reading “A terrible loss and honor”
Thunderbirds and the ATSF
All Aboard!, mimbreño, sterling silver, 2015 Pendant/pin, turquoise fetish and sterling silver, 2015. If you love these and are interested in owning an original piece of your own contact me at 1 (505) 429-3670 or erenaultq@gmail.com. Click on an image to view larger. All images © 2015 Élise Renault
NOT Just Another Thunderbird Ring
I may just have to keep this one (and buy some hand lotion!). NOT Just Another Thunderbird Ring, all sterling silver, 2015. If you love this and are interested in owning an original piece of your own contact me at 1 (505) 429-3670 or erenaultq@gmail.com. All images © 2015 Élise Renault
Mimbreño Bolo Tie
Bolo Tie Commission Click on an image to view larger. Interested in owning a piece of your own? Please contact Elise at 1 (505) 429-3670 or erenaultq@gmail.com. Images© 2015 Elise Renault
Latest work
Some of Elise Renault’s latest work. Have something cool you’d like turned into a piece of jewelry or want something you see here? Contact Elise at 1 (505) 429-3670 or email me at erenaultq@gmail.com.
Shawna’s Engagement Ring
Commission: Shawna’s Engagement Ring and Band If you are interested in commissioning a custom-made piece, please contact Elise at (1)(505)429-3670 or erenaultq@gmail.com. All images © Élise Renault
Fred Harvey Line now at La Posada Hotel Gift Shop
The La Posada Hotel in Winslow, AZ is now carrying my Fred Harvey Line. I dropped off 10 pieces and am STILL doin’ the happy dance! See most of them below. Click on a photo to view larger. Want to own a piece of your own? Please visit the La Posada Gift Shop in Winslow, ArizonaContinue reading “Fred Harvey Line now at La Posada Hotel Gift Shop”
Fred Head
So what is The Fred Harvey Line? A few years ago, I began walking the railroad tracks near my home looking for rusty old stuff to add to an ongoing sculpture in my back yard. Though scarce, occasionally I would find small bits of pottery with a red and black motif; others had a lovelyContinue reading “Fred Head”
Sculpted Array 