Artists ~ Jessica Stevens ~ Warwick
Artist’s name: Jessica Stevens
Shop name: Sea and Shore Designs
Website: www.etsy.com/shop/SeaAndShoreDesigns
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seaandshoredesigns
Instagram: @seaandshoredesigns
1. Tell us about your work
I am a self taught silversmith and I create handcrafted jewelry using sea glass, sterling silver and other semi-precious stones.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
My most favorite thing to work with is sea glass, but i also work with stones, shells and coral, things you find on the shore. So rather than include "sea glass" in my business name, I went for sea and shore designs.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I come from a family of artisans and crafters. Growing up I had an unlimited amount of art supplies at my fingertips. I am currently a graphic designer by day, but I quickly discovered being a graphic designer means a lot of what you do is based on customer feed back. Creating jewelry is something that uses much more of my own creativity.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
When ever i feel like I need inspiration of if I've hit a mental block a trip to the beach solves it. Good thing I live in Rhode Island. You're never too far from a beach here!
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Rings!! I love to make rings of all shapes and sizes.
6. What’s your best seller?
A toss up between rings and earrings.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My whole life, so we will say over 30 years. My family has lived here here in the state for over 6 generations!
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
I love my little state! Chowder and clam cakes, Del's lemonade, Dinner on the beach, coffee milk, miles upon miles of ocean access, oysters & food trucks. So. many. food trucks!!!
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport for sure, WaterFire depending on the schedule, Colt state park, Moonstone Beach in September & the Umbrella Factory
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Just do it. I sat on my soldering equipment for almost 2 years before i felt brave enough to actually start making. I feel silly now thinking about it, but i was so much more intimidated then i ever needed to be.
Shop name: Sea and Shore Designs
Website: www.etsy.com/shop/SeaAndShoreDesigns
Facebook: www.facebook.com/seaandshoredesigns
Instagram: @seaandshoredesigns
1. Tell us about your work
I am a self taught silversmith and I create handcrafted jewelry using sea glass, sterling silver and other semi-precious stones.
2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?
My most favorite thing to work with is sea glass, but i also work with stones, shells and coral, things you find on the shore. So rather than include "sea glass" in my business name, I went for sea and shore designs.
3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?
I come from a family of artisans and crafters. Growing up I had an unlimited amount of art supplies at my fingertips. I am currently a graphic designer by day, but I quickly discovered being a graphic designer means a lot of what you do is based on customer feed back. Creating jewelry is something that uses much more of my own creativity.
4. Where do you draw your inspiration?
When ever i feel like I need inspiration of if I've hit a mental block a trip to the beach solves it. Good thing I live in Rhode Island. You're never too far from a beach here!
5. What’s your favorite item to create?
Rings!! I love to make rings of all shapes and sizes.
6. What’s your best seller?
A toss up between rings and earrings.
7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?
My whole life, so we will say over 30 years. My family has lived here here in the state for over 6 generations!
8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?
I love my little state! Chowder and clam cakes, Del's lemonade, Dinner on the beach, coffee milk, miles upon miles of ocean access, oysters & food trucks. So. many. food trucks!!!
9. Favorite place to take out-of-towners?
Newport for sure, WaterFire depending on the schedule, Colt state park, Moonstone Beach in September & the Umbrella Factory
10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?
Just do it. I sat on my soldering equipment for almost 2 years before i felt brave enough to actually start making. I feel silly now thinking about it, but i was so much more intimidated then i ever needed to be.
This place is clean and has nice ambiance, more like modern than classic. Our visit to rental spaces for parties was just amazing. I believe it was a treat to be here. It would be a treat to attend another event here.
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