Ellen Haveson
Artist's Statement
It's as if I was born with art supplies in my hands. I truly don't remember a time - ever -when I didn't have a creative project underway, whether it was fine art, photography or any one of several crafts. As a young child I created, as an art student I created, and as an adult my creative abilities continue to define a huge portion of who I am. I've displayed and sold my work for many years and have enjoyed the opportunity to be an art teacher, helping others to recognize and develop this great ability that we all share - the art of self expression.
Over the past few years, I've found that for me, the perfect way to combine my fine art and craft skills is by creating wearable art - my 'Ellegance' handcrafted jewelry. Each piece is uniquely designed and created to be visually attractive, versatile and wearable. I use a constantly changing variety of materials and techniques to keep the designs interesting, attractive, and enjoyable both to look at and to wear.