Artists ~ Dee Moniz ~ Providence
Artist’s name: Dee Moniz
Shop name: byFerrera
Website: Etsy/byFerrera
1. Tell us about your work.
I make metal jewelry using a "forced masked patina" a system I perfected using custom vinyl masks. I've recently been interested in resin and handpainted rice paper, which I also apply to the metal.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
Yes, "Ferrera" was my online avatar and persona where I met many friends and eventually my husband.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I've always loved to create, and it is so rewarding to see others love my designs. I enjoy using natural elements and everyday objects to create unique art pieces.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
From nature
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Whatever my newest design is. My work is constantly changing since I love to experiment with different techniques.
6. What’s your best seller?
My "Shimmering Wildwood" line of patina on brass. People are fascinated by the process.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My entire life
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
Its people and individuality.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport for the sightseeing and the ocean, Olneyville for NY System wieners, Providence for the history, and Marchetti's for a crazy Italian meal.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Keep at it, I find I get more and more proficient and have developed my own recognizable style. Always do what you love best, it will show in your work.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
My work was recently feature in Belle Armoire Magazine Winter 2018 edition.
Shop name: byFerrera
Website: Etsy/byFerrera
1. Tell us about your work.
I make metal jewelry using a "forced masked patina" a system I perfected using custom vinyl masks. I've recently been interested in resin and handpainted rice paper, which I also apply to the metal.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
Yes, "Ferrera" was my online avatar and persona where I met many friends and eventually my husband.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I've always loved to create, and it is so rewarding to see others love my designs. I enjoy using natural elements and everyday objects to create unique art pieces.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
From nature
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Whatever my newest design is. My work is constantly changing since I love to experiment with different techniques.
6. What’s your best seller?
My "Shimmering Wildwood" line of patina on brass. People are fascinated by the process.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My entire life
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
Its people and individuality.
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport for the sightseeing and the ocean, Olneyville for NY System wieners, Providence for the history, and Marchetti's for a crazy Italian meal.
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Keep at it, I find I get more and more proficient and have developed my own recognizable style. Always do what you love best, it will show in your work.
11. Please include anything else you’d like to add:
My work was recently feature in Belle Armoire Magazine Winter 2018 edition.
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