High Desert Creations is STUDIO 11 during HITH
The 2020 Hidden In The Hills Tour & Sale will be held on the weekends before and after Thanksgiving: November 20-21-22 & 27-28-29. Below is a preview of the studios and an image of each host’s artwork.
Kathi Turner/High Desert Creations is in the third row - second image - featuring the impressive “Time To Over Come Obstacles" Pendant which represents the spirit of the horse, one of God’s most precious creatures. This sterling silver pendant showcases a Fox Turquoise from Nevada and has been sold, but I’d be happy to create a custom original likeness – for you or for a gift.
Contact me soon as I am taking orders for the Holiday Season.
VISION: Custom Commission
Just as a reminder, I create each work of wearable art by hand and every piece is expressly unique.
Certain pendants may seem familiar as I’m often asked to customize a popular design. I use sterling silver and/or copper metals as settings and symbols – always the stones will be one-of-a-kind in shape and color. Please note that color can appear in slightly different shades on each computer screen.
Horsewoman Kaye Diffee of Marion, AK, shared that she loves her distinctive “Cooper” Pendant and has received compliment after compliment.
Kaye recently requested that I design a pendant to celebrate her deep love of the Mustang breed and the exciting acquisition of a “spiritual and fun” Mustang mare she named Roni.
Providing just a few details: saying that she loved “Unbridled” (another popular HDC pendant), that she loved the stone in “Cooper” and that her Mustang Roni “looks so beautiful in green”, she inspired me to create “Unbridled/Wild and Free”.
Facebook followers were complimentary as well: Coco Castanon: Beautiful I will love to buy one; Barbara K. Jager: Beautifully incredible!!; Paula Miller Potts: OMG luv this exquisite piece; Cindy Singleton Rakestraw: That's awesome!; Leen'r Lynch: Oooooo💚‼️ Steven Fischberg: Love it👍👍
See how easy it is to collaborate on a design with me!
When you see a work of wearable art on my website or facebook page that stirs you to think about having your own custom hand-made piece, please let me know. I’m always open to your ideas! Feel free to give me a few details and we’ll work together to create a pendant or bracelet that happily realizes your vision.
Meanwhile, this available two-part design shows a different “Cooper” personality and showcases a #8 Mine Turquoise stone cut by Susan Hyde. Click image for more details.
CUSTOM DESIGNS: KEEPSAKES & HEIRLOOMS & VISIONS
I’m honored when I’m trusted to create a new work of wearable art using memorable keepsakes.
Saying “design away!”, Judy Wilkerson of McDermitt, NV, sent a couple of baby bracelets she wore when she was a child.
The new design preserves the integrity of the original pieces and then places these treasured keepsakes front and center in a pendant. Judy was delighted and I loved the way it turned out. Kingman Turquoise stone (1½“ x ½“) cut by Jason Brousseau, NM. Pendant measures 2¼” x 2¾” .
For this commission, I was asked to create a pair of earrings from these Aztec style cuff links – another heirloom saved and worn in memory of a loving father.
I welcome collaborations – whether it include treasured keepsakes and heirlooms or your vision of a custom pendant or bracelet.
Creative vision: a valued collector suggested this design – seeing what results in paper scribbles, is always exciting. Not only did the collector love it, but facebook followers did as well.
Peggy Simpson ~ Beautiful Nelly Murrietta ~ These designs are beautiful one day I'll wear your necklace. They are awesome! Sandi Merritt ~ It’s beautiful. Kathy Farris ~ I love your art. Cindy Corlew Topping ~ I think it is lovely....so carefree!! Candy McHone Rowe ~ Love it! Very unusual! Casey Spradley ~ That is cool. I’d wear it. Someone was creative. Steve Stubblefield Sr. ~ Sweet. Brenda Sebring ~ Stupendous! Paul Smith ~ I think it's perfect! Judy Vaughn ~ Nice piece. You’re so talented.
I look forward to working together to create your perfect piece of custom wearable art. Reach me at 775-304-6756 or via email: kathi89445@yahoo.com
FRIENDS - Give & Get
So often collectors of my works of wearable art become my friends.
When a new friend and a long-time friend get together and wear my creations, it’s just exciting”. Two from Terribone, Oregon: Friend on the left wears the “Lucky Pendant” – of copper with sterling silver horseshoe accents. Friend on the right wears a commissioned custom ranch brand pendant. Both pendants feature turquoise stones.
“I love it when my clients come back to visit my studio, and bring along my Creations. Nancy Peloquin you’re such a great spokesperson for High Desert Creations.”
ABOVE: “Love Strolls with Faith” sterling silver & copper heart pendant showcases a Gary Green Jasper stone mined out of McDermitt, NV and shaped by Russ Kaniuth, CA.
“Love it when I get pictures of my pieces being worn. This Colorado Client has become part of the High Desert Creations Family”.
ABOVE: “Impressions” pendant hangs from a multi-beaded neckpiece with custom clasp and presents a turquoise stone with sterling silver concho and feather accents. Feathers are associated with sending message to and from Heaven.
“I thought this was priceless. It surprised me in two ways. How Vickie displays my pieces when not wearing it, but that she has also acquired so many pieces. Thank you, Vicki McPeak, for sharing with me.”
Best reward, when I receive pictures. Thank you from my heart, I love what I do, and do it for you.”
ABOVE: "State of Mind" Pendant showcases a Lapis Stone, cut by Russ Kaniuth, CA, and set in sterling silver with sterling silver accents. To Native Americans, the lizard is a symbol of self-protection.
“I am finding that “Soul Mates” Pendant is a popular gift for couples who are committed to each other. It’s finding its way for Anniversary and Birthdays. Thank you, John, happy your wife loved this Piece.”
ABOVE: “Soul Mates” showcasing a Tyrone turquoise heart stone expressing joy, patience and balance was cut by Jason Brousseau, NM.
Remember: All occasion HDC Gift Cards are now available online through August 31, 2020. Gift Cards are found under the SHOP tab – simply click https://www.highdesertcreations.com/giftcards to easily select the monetary value you wish to give and complete the purchase form. The HDC Gift Card will be sent online to the chosen recipient with your special message. HDC Gift Cards never expire.
“Special gift to a special person in Danville, Arkansas. Thank you for sharing, this is the reward of creating.”
ABOVE: “Soul Mates” Pendant representing a couple that have the same goals, same ideas and a driving love for each other, was selected by Kenny Holt for his wife. The pendant rocks a Campito Turquoise cut by Jason Brousseau, NM and is set in sterling silver with sterling silver accents.
“I love it when my pieces are part of a wedding. In this case the Jim and Karen Townsend wedding, Congratulations.”
ABOVE: “A Sense Of Peace” etched sterling silver horseshoe pendant hangs from a box link chain.
“It may take a while, but my clients who become dear friends, do send me pictures. I just love this lady Joanie Wolter, you are the best.”
ABOVE: “At Every Turn” Pendant features Number 8 Mine Turquoise and a malachite stone, set in 100% copper with sterling silver accents.
“I always love being part of two people who care about each other. Thank you, Danny and Wendy, from Jordan Valley, OR. The bracelet looks amazing on you.”
All occasion HDC Gift Cards are now available online through August 31, 2020 at https://www.highdesertcreations.com/giftcards. Celebrate Mother’s Day, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Occasions with your designated recipient by contributing a selected monetary value toward the purchase of a Kathi Turner original made-by-hand pendant, bracelet or pair of earrings. It’s easy for the recipient to view and choose from designs under the Metalsmithing tab https://www.highdesertcreations.com/shop-metalsmithing and select a favorite or I’d be happy to collaborate with the recipient on a custom piece.
FORDITE: Precious Pieces of Whirling/Swirling History
Also known as Detroit Agate or Motor City Agate, Fordite is an irreplaceable and matchless automotive material, made of hardened enamel paint that built up and baked as cars were moved along a factory track and were spray painted by hand. With the old factories long gone and today’s automated car painting, Fordite has become a rare and quite valuable stone.
In the beginning multilayered colored chunks of rock hard “enamel slag” were the product of the overspray paint chipped from the racks, skids and conveyor equipment in the automobile paint booths of yesteryear.
Maybe mesmerized with the swirling of the colorful overspray, maybe with a keen eye for beauty or art, enterprising workers at the Ford Motor Company in Michigan in the 1940s, were the first to scrape up the baked enamel and keep pieces of these chips now known as Fordite.
FACT: Most significant as a stone with an authentic history, Fordite represents a specific time – often a specific car like the Corvette – in America’s automotive history. When Fordite chips are ground down and polished, the whirling/swirling array of colors produces a dazzling stone; a limited supply makes them rare; the most intense colors are from the 1960s/1970s – Prime Corvette Time! These cabs intrigue me!
“A Day Dream of Owning A Corvette”
This sterling silver pendant showcases an authentic Corvette Fordite from the year the auto was made. Measuring 2½” x 1¼” the pendant hangs from an 18” Viking Knit Style Chain.
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COMMENTS: Gorgeous/Gorgeous/Gorgeous: Lori Bowers; Stella Flores; Ellen Walden; Denise Jansky ~ It reminds me of the pictures of the narrow canyons that you see, that have multi colored walls; Lynda Kelly ~ another stunning piece of art work..💋
FUN FACT: Known as the “Vette” and considered an American sports car icon, Chevrolet has built about 1.5 million Corvettes since 1953. The earliest designs were one of the first true collectible cars of the modern era – making it one of the most popular sports cars of all time.
“A Days Drive In A Corvette”
This piece of fabulous Fordite, from the Corvette Auto Factory Paint Booth, dazzles with an intense metallic and high gloss. I do like its spirit and feel. Pendant measures 2” x 1” and hangs from an 18” Viking Knit Style Chain.
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FUN FACT: These days, 12 exterior paint choices are available. Many Corvettes come in varying shades of grayscale, but there are some exciting colors: a vibrant yellow as well as multiple colors of blue and assorted red.
“Riding High In A 1969 Mustang”
Doubling the interest is a two-part pendant showcasing Fordite, cut by Keith Horst, Prescott, AZ, with a Freshwater Pearl, an Aquamarine Colored Crystal, and Copper accents at the top set in Sterling Silver. Pendant measures 3¾” x 2” and hangs from an 18” Copper Rolo Style Chain.
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FUN FACT: Synonymous with the car, Mustang Sally, a rhythm & blues song best known by the 1966 recording by Wilson Pickett, rose to #6 on the R&B charts and #23 on the Pop charts. It ranks on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
“Cruz'in In a 1970 Chevelle SS”
A large striated piece of Fordite, cut by Keith Horst, Prescott, AZ, is sent in sterling silver with a Topaz Color Crystal and Freshwater Pearl as accents. The pendant measures 3” x 2” and hangs from an 18" Copper Herringbone Chain.
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Fun Fact: Having “style for miles”, the Chevelle was considered THE muscle car when it first came out in 1967 – proving that engine power was a leading force in consumer appeal.
“Watching For Elvis In His 1955 Pink Cadillac”
This uniquely shaped piece of polished Fordite set in Sterling Silver is enhanced with a Pink Crystal Stone and Sterling Silver accents. Pendant measures 2½” x 1½” and from an 18” Wheat Weave Copper Chain.
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FUN FACT: The Pink 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood purchased by Elvis Presley became the era’s iconic style. At the time, Ford Motor Co. was the only manufacturer to offer pink as a standard color and, as popular culture would have it, individual car owners in the 1950s began to paint their cars various shades of pink. The original pink Cadillac remains on permanent display at Graceland.
FACT: According to Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine: cars from 1900 to 1979 are considered either Antique or Classic – both categories imply the same thing: the car is old. If it was manufactured in 1980 or later, it is considered a collector car.
So many of us have a relationship to our cars – either past, present or yet to come. These original pendants with centerpieces of whirling/swirling chips of Fordite are a great way to keep our car connection and conversation lively.
COWGIRL HOTLIST!
I’m pleased and excited to share with you that I have been featured in Cowgirl Magazine’s June 4th Cowgirl Hotlist!
You can view this at https://cowgirlmagazine.com/high-desert-creations/. There you can add your email address and hit GO! to receive the online Hotlist for more of the coolest cowgirl things to know about!
FOCUS on TEXTURES
As I’ve already mentioned, my metalsmithing skills are self-taught and with a torch in hand, I learned to work with mixed-metals and hand-picked stones to create pendants, bracelets and earrings in Western, Southwestern and Contemporary styles. My mixed-metals are sterling silver and/or 100% copper and, while I use many different stones, I love to showcase turquoise shaped by master cutters.
I’m continually experimenting with different techniques and wanted to show a few pieces that I have added a texture to by hand – textures that are created by hand-hammering, stamping/pressing, etching, or the use of a rolling mill, as well as impression die forms – pictured right.
“Whisper My Name” Pendant features a centerpiece of Australian Variscite below a handmade impression die stamped accent – all sterling silver. A significant, new deposit discovery of Australian Variscite in 2003 is producing a wide range of colors – this calming color is one of my favorites. Variscite is known for being webbed with gold which is unevenly distributed in the stone and as “spiderweb variscite” is highly sought after for cutting cabochons. Variscite is considered to be one of the rarer and lesser-known collector's gemstones available today.
“Remembering Yesterday” There’s lots of movement in this pendant which features a Campo Turquoise as centerpiece, cut and shaped by Outlaw Lapidary, Tombstone, AZ. The backing is a combination of sterling silver and copper enhanced by a handmade impression die copper concho. The pendant measures 3” x 1¼” and hangs from an 18” copper Rolo Chain.
Impression die and hand cutouts/shapes were used to create accents on these pendants.
This is my workbench and the large green machine top right is the rolling press mill which I operate manually. Stamping (also known as pressing) is the process of placing flat sheet metal in either blank or coil form into a rolling press mill where a tool and die surface forms the metal into shape.
“Don’t Fence Me In” Pendant showcases a highly coveted New Lander Turquoise and has the beautiful clarity and depth of Variscite. Mined in Lander County Nevada, around Battle Mountain/Austin area, this stone was cut by Jason Brousseau, New Mexico and is framed by a cut out of roller printed sterling silver. My signature symbol Barbwire and an Arizona Sun accent the piece measuring 2¼” x 1¾” inches and hangs from an 18” wheat weave chain.
“Just A Little Secret” pendant of roller printed copper backing accented with bits of sterling silver, showcases a lovely Lapis stone. Pendant measures 1 ½” x ¾”and hangs from an adjustable antique copper 16-18” Viking Knit patterned chain.
Collector Jo E. Caruso enthusiastically acquired this piece: Just sayin'...can't wait...something about it I just love. Not to mention the Lapis, one of my favorite stones. Thank you, Kathy!!!
“Turquoise Arrowhead” is a perfect example of hand stamping with a very perfect stone cut by Tim Barney, Reshape Nature, Sparks, Nevada. The arrowhead, symbolizing courage, strength and protection, is set in a sterling silver backing measuring 2” x 1¼” and hangs from an 18” Viking Knit pattern chain. I think you’ll agree that this is a very much his/hers style of pendant.
"Heart Throb" Scarf Slide showcases an outstanding and expressive Turquoise stone, shaped by master cutter, Jason Brousseau, New Mexico. Classic antique style sterling silver hand-stamped heart with die accents measures 1¾” x 1¾”.
Because I stamp and texturize by hand, the imprints are not always uniform or perfect, but it is a characteristic that indicates the authenticity of my original works of wearable art.
Custom Ranch Brand Pendant for Rodeo Queen: CJ Canady
CJ (Casi) Canady won the title of Wheeler County Rodeo Queen and mom Shannon was so proud that she commissioned a custom ranch brand! I was pleased to commemorate CJ’s achievement by creating this special brand for her.
Held at the Wheeler County Fairgrounds in North Central Oregon, the contestants competed rain or shine and they had both during the tryouts – plus glorious sunsets.
Miss Wheeler County Rodeo Queen is an ambassador for the Wheeler County Fair & Rodeo and Wheeler County as a whole. CJ and her companion Princess, Makenna Gales, went out and about all rodeo season attending over 20 rodeos and events.
Currently, CJ has been attending Central Oregon Community College, Bend, Oregon and has her sights set on the nursing program.
While CJ is not part of the Pendleton Round-Up, I want to share this video posted on the Wheeler Country Fair facebook page because it shows the vibrancy and fun loving spirit of today’s cowgirls. Please click for a most enjoyable video featuring Sydney Jones, Kayla Fossek, Addie Kilgore, Mallory Walters, Raelin Davis, Robie Davis, and Kaia John:
https://www.facebook.com/pendletonroundup/videos/2391677077824898/?t=132
I’m always happy to collaborate – together our creativity is limitless! Please contact me via email: kathi89445 or phone: 775-304-6756 to commission a custom ranch brand for yourself or as a gift.
NEW! HDC Gift Cards Available NOW!
High Desert Creations is pleased to offer HDC Gift Cards online now through August 31, 2020.
Celebrate Mother’s Day, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Occasions with your designated recipient by contributing a selected monetary value toward the purchase of a Kathi Turner original made-by-hand pendant, bracelet or pair of earrings. The happy recipient will receive a personal message from you, a numbered code and the amount of the gift card that can be used toward the final purchase. It’s easy for the recipient to view and choose from designs under the Metalsmithing tab https://www.highdesertcreations.com/shop-metalsmithing and select a favorite or I’d be happy to collaborate with the recipient on a custom piece.
Gift Cards are found under the SHOP tab – simply click https://www.highdesertcreations.com/giftcards to easily select the monetary value you wish to give and complete the purchase form.
Remember, High Desert Creations Gift Cards NEVER EXPIRE!
Nevada State Pendant for Miss Rodeo Nevada
Kathi's sponsorship and dedication to our organization is treasured. Chris Lemke President/National Director of the Miss Rodeo Nevada Board of Directors
Jennifer Fisk outgoing 2019 Miss Rodeo Nevada
Dear Kathi, I was so excited to receive the beautiful necklace in the mail. It made it here safe and sound. it will look lovely on Jen and I can't wait to present it to her. She will be getting it Friday night so she can wear it all weekend before she puts the crown on another lucky young lady's head. Your support is so appreciated and we're so lucky to have such a beautiful and personal gift to give these outgoing queens. Thanks so much! Sincerely, Chris Lemke
The sun sets on another great adventure. For the last 4 years I’ve dedicated my heart and soul to the sport of professional rodeo. God gave me a lifestyle full of constant opportunities to grow and push myself. I’ve created friendships I never imagined, developed life skills I didn’t know I’d need or want, and been places I’d never heard of. Representing the state of Nevada and the people in it amongst the rodeo industry has been a blessing. Jennifer Fisk
Miss Rodeo Nevada celebrates a 60-year tradition of promoting the sport of professional rodeo and providing opportunities for young women in the Great State of Nevada. The Miss Rodeo Nevada Association holds an annual pageant to select a young woman with the desire and ability to be a Nevada ambassador for the sport of rodeo, an educator of western lifestyle, a representative of the agricultural community as well as a young woman leader and role model to young girls. The young women compete in several categories: horsemanship, public speaking, interviews and a written exam.
Millennial Cowgirl Magazine: Me & HDC
Happy to have been featured in a two-page spread in a new online publication: Millennial Cowgirl Magazine.
COMMON GROUND & COMPATIBILITY
My sister, Lori Jo, and I have a lot in common. Our enthusiasm for ranching, for animals – horses and dogs in particular – for big sky and wide-open spaces, and mother nature in all its glory. That’s Lori Jo on the left in both pictures and I’m in the baseball cap far right.
Because of me, Lori Jo has a soft spot for Brangus Cattle (you’ve seen this work by her in the previous blog) and I wanted to show you the real deal. This photo was taken some years back when my husband Tom and I worked our Turner Brangus Ranch in Dewsey, Oregon.
Being a part of a community of artists is important to both of us as well.
I am a long-time member of the Sonoran Arts League based in Cave Creek, AZ – the organization that coordinates the popular annual Hidden In The Hills Tour & Sale in Carefree, Cave Creek and North Scottsdale. The Tour is held on the weekends before and after Thanksgiving when my Scottsdale studio, High Desert Creations, is open to the public for six days. sonoranartsleague.org
Lori Jo is a long-time member of ARTrails of Southwest Washington based in Little Rock, WA – the organization that coordinates the popular ARTrails Annual Studio Tour held each September when Lori’s home studio, Art From My Heart at Riversbend Ranch, is open on Saturday & Sunday for two weekends in a row. artrailsofsww.org
If there is an arts organization in your area and you’re not already a member, I encourage you to find out more about it. Artists are a great group to be around – supportive and open to sharing ideas and techniques. A great place to find common ground and compatibility.
LOVE: Sisters & Sisterhood & Siblings
“A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” attributed to Isadora James.
Sisters: I am blessed with having two remarkable and loving sisters tucked close in my heart and celebrate our lifelong sisterhood. I am the oldest, then Christine and Lori Jo the youngest – we all share a particular passion for art!
Jewelry: Kathi Turner’s wearable art pendants designed with love especially for Christine (left) showcasing fluid freshwater pearls and for Lori Jo (right) with a centerpiece of fabulous piece of blue Fordite – in the same shade of blue as Lori’s 1979 Corvette!
Mixed-Media: Based in Ketchum, Idaho, Christine Warjone is a mixed-media, non-traditional artist and world traveler. With camera and paintbrush – using wood, metal, acrylic and canvas – she creates ‘the subject's story in a way that honors and connects.’ View Christine’s website at CWarjone.com (photos courtesy of Kathi Turner)
Watercolor: Based in Littlerock, Washington State, Lori Jo Devlin ‘captures years of observations in her dog, cat and equine portraits.’ Her love for the Great Pacific Northwest is depicted in artwork featuring the local wildlife and flora. Lori Jo skillfully draws commissioned true-to-life tender pet portraits in her home studio: Art from My Heart. View Lori Jo’s website lorisartfrommyheart.com (photos courtesy of Kathi Turner)
This watercolor that Lori created is of a particular breed called "Brangus" and was given to me as an extra special birthday present – notice the ear tag identifying the year I was born. I raised this type of cattle ranching on the high desert in Oregon and we named this calf “Lottory”. (photo courtesy of Kathi Turner)
Sisterhood: Not only biological – a sisterhood is made up of supportive women peers and friends. It’s a womanly affinity that happens naturally when character traits, values, interests, and personalities click with mine and I experience a deep recognition of sisterhood. I feel that affinity with each of you who connect with me and express in many ways your appreciation of my works of wearable art. I sincerely look forward to continuing and building upon our relationships.
Siblings: I want to recognize and honor another family member, our late brother Bill Kloppmann. He focused on a military career and was an awesome illustrator – sharing our passion for art. Here we are happily gathered to take a shuttle flight to a family get together on San Juan Island.
CELEBRATING LOVE
Yes, the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebrates love, yet love is celebrated every day.
“Soul Mates” represents two individuals, who even though there may be some indifferences, all and all they have the same goals, same ideas, and a driving love for each other. The pendant showcases a Kingman Turquoise stone set in sterling silver.
Much planning and love went into this “Soul Mates” pendant as I collaborated with Cole in Minnesota to create this special piece for his girlfriend, Emily.
Soon after, I received the following email from Emily: I just received one of your heart pendant necklaces from my boyfriend Cole in Minnesota! I cannot describe how much I love it and how thankful he picked it out! Just wanted to say that you create such beautiful work and I will be sending a picture soon!
I know this necklace is more of a statement piece but I have worn it every day, even under my scrubs, because I am so in love with it and it makes the distance from my boyfriend a little less hard when I get to see this every time I wear it. Thank you so much again. I wish you knew how much this piece means to me, and wish you all the best in the new year!
I love creating hearts! Below are two new original heart pendants:
Left: Alunite stone cut by Jason Brousseau, NM set in sterling silver with copper accents.
Right: Purple Mohave stone cut by Jason Brousseau NM set in sterling silver with copper accents. Commissioned by Lynda Kelly of Meridian, ID as a 70th Birthday present to herself.
I would love to create a custom commissioned work of wearable art just for you. Simply call me (775.304.6756) to chat about available stone colors and shapes – then we’ll work together on a special design for an original pendant of your very own.
EVENT! HITH STUDIO #14 OPENS FRIDAY NOV. 22
The annual six-day HIDDEN IN THE HILLS TOUR & SALE will be up and running November 22-23-24 and November 29-30 and December 1 - OPEN 10 am - 5 pm.
HIGH DESERT CREATIONS is STUDIO #14 this year and welcomes back as guests the following fine artists: Morrie Elmer/wood turning, Jan Griggs/acrylic, Barbara Rudolph/oil and Rob Stenberg/mixed media, acrylic.
High Desert Creations Studio #14 is pleased to neighbor with Studio #13 cuvée art and Studio #15 Mark Lewanski Glass Studio. Conveniently located just off of N. Scottsdale Road and E. Lone Mountain Road (and straight east off of Cave Creek Road) – visitors will enjoy a pleasant and easy walk between the three.
High Desert Creations, 31616 N. 70th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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Hidden In The Hills/On The POSTER!
I’m honored to be one of only eight artists participating in the 2019 Hidden In The Hills Studio Tour & Sale selected to appear on the official HITH poster.
I’m sure you realize that’s me – on the left side, third image down – at my workbench. What you may not fully realize is that my pendants are not only skillfully designed and executed, but are significantly sizable and recognizable as well. Recently, a friend was wearing one of my pendants when a passerby immediately noticed then identified it with a breezy: “that’s a Kathi Turner!”
“The Beginning Of Happiness" Pendant – measuring 3¼”h x 2½”w – is the featured image along side of me in the poster. The pendant showcases a gorgeous Hubei Turquoise Stone cut by Jason Brousseau, NM is set in sterling silver with sterling silver accents and hangs from an 18” wheat weave chain. Available as of today - CLICK ON THE IMAGE for details and pricing.
To put my work in perspective, below are two collectors proudly wearing their custom ranch brand pendants. As a former long-time rancher, my affinity for ranch brands runs deep and I would be happy to work with you to create a custom design incorporating the brand from your current ranch or one that holds a piece of your heart from the past.
I’m currently accepting commissions for completion by the gift-giving Holiday Season - great for both men and women!
Showing Up in City Sun Times
As in years past, I’ve been partnering with City Sun Times and here’s a selection from 2019 which I am pleased to share with you. Click on advert for extra details and pricing.
UNFORTUNATELY, “The Direction Of High Optimism” (above) featuring a sterling silver arrowhead nestled between beautiful Bumble Bee Jasper is now in the hands of a collector. FORTUNATELY, while each one of my pieces is original, I’m always happy to work with you on commission to create a similar pendant or one that we design together.
EVENT! HITH: Nov. 22-23-24 & Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1
The HIDDEN IN THE HILLS TOUR & SALE is only a month away so MARK YOUR CALENDARS and plan to visit HIGH DESERT CREATIONS @ STUDIO #14. That’s my “Unbroken Faith” Heart Pendant on the poster below: right side - third image down.
I’ve just spent the summer in my Winnemucca Studio creating original works of wearable art just for you! Come by, try on and make your selection from a wide range of bracelets, pendants and earrings in my signature free-spirited style.
High Desert Creations will be open 10 am – 5 pm during the six-day HITH event and I’m looking forward to this special opportunity to welcome visitors, patrons and collectors to my North Scottsdale Studio at 31616 N. 70th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (close to the corner of N. Scottsdale Road & E. Lone Mountain Road). See you soon!
BRACELETS! Because you see them too!
Always love wearing jewelry, but bracelets have a special quality all their own – always visible to others – always providing a direct line of sight to the wearer. In front of you when you shake a hand and in front of you when you’re on the move: steering a car; smoothing a skirt; picking out that perfect apple. A bracelet receives an abundance of admiration and appreciation. Here’s a selection that deserves attention - click on the image for more information.
The “Elated Moments” Bracelet showcases a Hubei Turquoise cut by stone shaper Jason Brousseau, NM and set in sterling silver. An easy wear, everyday piece that brings with it many elated moments of enjoyment.
With a personality that could match your own, the “Soul Searching" Bracelet features an Indian Mountain Turquoise, mined in Battle Mountain Nevada, cut by Jason Brousseau, NM. The special stone is set in a sterling silver band 1” x 6” with sterling silver accents and my signature barbed wire motif – here hand-stamped on each side.
This exceptional "Dream Big" Bracelet is remarkable in its feather edge band and unique hand stamped design. Go ahead and make your dreams come true with an antique copper bracelet with a centerpiece of green toned Hubei Turquoise cut by Jason Brousseau, NM. The ¾” x 6” bracelet is accented with southwest desert lizards.
The “Extreme Copper” Cuff of textured high gauge copper makes an impression in size 2” wide – very comfortable, bold and quite a statement piece for your wrist!
“Indian Mountain Has A Vision" can make your vision of owning a magnificent bracelet come true. A gorgeous Indian Mountain Indian Mountain Turquoise, mined in Battle Mountain, NV., was cut by Jason Brousseau, NM. With distinctive hand stamp design on the 18-gauge sterling silver band, the bracelet is 1”x 6”.
“On The Edge Of Someday” wows the wearer with another outstanding Hubei Turquoise – this time cut by Jeff Hanson, AZ. Easy wear 20 gauge sterling silver cuff 1” x 6” with sterling silver accents. Beautifully edgy and classy – make this “Someday” yours for every day.
The bracelets ABOVE are AVAILABLE – click on the images for more information. BELOW is a selection of bracelets that have been sold, but if there is a design or stone that you would like to enjoy on your wrist, I will work with you on commission to create your special original bracelet.
