What’s going on in the studio of Élise Renault
Commission by a Fellow Hunter Gatherer
If you’re interested in owning a piece of your own contact me at 1 (505) 429-3670, email me at erenaultq@gmail.com, or click here to use the contact form. Earrings, necklace and ring: Santa Fe Railroad China, sterling silver, Elise Renault, 2022 Bracelet: Santa Fe Railroad China, sterling silver, leather, Elise Renault, 2022 Images© 2022 Elise Renault
Fred Harvey Weekend 2021
Every Fall, Fred Heads gather in New Mexico to celebrate all things Fred for the Harvey History Weekend. I’ve been a featured artist for this event for over 5 years at both Santa Fe Antiques and Rough Rider Antiques as well as Detours Hotel Gift Shop in the La Fonda Hotel in 2017. all artwork…
Commission
A client found a lovely piece of Mimbreño china near Cañoncito and I made it into a bolo tie for him, set in sterling.
A Precious Find
This ring was made from a railroad tie date nail I found in Colfax County, NM to honor the 70th birthday of a dear friend. She was born in 1950. Sterling, Railroad date nail, adjustable shank, Elise Renault, 2020
Videos while hiking the tracks
Northern New Mexico. Walking the tracks looking for old Fred Harvey pot shards and other cool finds. Documenting one of my finds,
Collection of the newest Fred Harvey Line pieces (and a few spares)
Here are some of my latest pieces. Click on an image to see larger. If you’re interested in owning a piece of your own contact me at 1 (505) 429-3670, email me at erenaultq@gmail.com, or click here to use the contact form.
Jewelry Trunk Show in Rockport, Texas
At the Rockport Center for the Arts, on May 4th I will be having a trunk show along with Kim Knife Chief. We will then give a two day workshop on beginning silversmithing. This is a sample of the work I will be showing. Click here to see the calendar. Please feel free to contact…
Sneak Preview
Here’s a preview of my work that will be for sale at the Fred Harvey Weekend Event at the La Fonda in Santa Fe, NM this coming weekend, October 20-22, 2017. For more information about this event, click here. Santa Fe Antiques in Santa Fe, NM continues to carry my Fred Harvey Line as does…
Fred Harvey Weekend at La Fonda
I will be a featured artist in the upcoming Fred Harvey weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 20th-22nd, 2017. Click here to read the full September 2017 newsletter from La Fonda. Excerpt from newsletter: Detours at La Fonda – SPECIAL EVENT! Welcome Fred Heads and Mary Jane Colter Fans! October 20th through October 22nd, 2017…
Latest work and commissions
Each piece I make is unique. If you see something I’ve made that attracts you, I can make you something similar. If you have something special and would like it made into a piece of jewelry, please contact me at 1 (505)-429-3670 or at erenaultq@gmail.com. Click to see more custom pieces All images © Élise Renault 2017
“A Good Catch”
Wedding commission for the groom: a funky bolo tie “A Good Catch” bolo tie, sterling silver, copper, bronze, turquoise, diamond, 2.5″x 3.25″ Please click on image to view larger. Each piece I make is unique. If you see something I’ve made that attracts you, I can make you something similar. If you have something special and…
The Tracks are Calling…
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 image…
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 my…
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 students…
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
Las Vegas Studio Arts Tour
Thank you for looking at my latest work. It will be for sale at Rough Rider Antiques in Las Vegas, NM this weekend September 12th and 13th during the annual Las Vegas Studio Arts Tour. Rough Rider Antiques is across the street from the Castañeda Hotel which will feature several local artists. A big thanks…
Meeting with an original Harvey Girl
Original La Posada Harvey Girl Marie Lamar and I having a chat and negotiating a trade: a box of broken Mimbreno dishes for a custom piece from my Fred Harvey Line. Thank you, Ann-Mary for facilitating this meeting. I can’t stop doin’ the happy dance! See below for the custom piece I’ve just finished for Marie…
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.
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