Rachel Smith - Senselessart

My work, including portraiture, quilts, recycled pieces, Pearls for Bad Girls, and other jewelry can be found here.
Res ipsa loquitur, sed quid in infernos dicet, or the thing speaks for itself - but what the hell does it say?

Jewelry

I've always been a fan of interesting accessories. Anyone can wear a diamond or a flashy gold ring, but the more interesting personalities wear jewelry that matches their own uniqueness.

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Portraits

It may be that no one wants to put your picture on a stamp, but why let that deter you from immortality on canvas or paper? After all, it's easier than being famous and much more satisfying.

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Quilts

As a child growing up in rural Ontario, I always slept under quilts. My mother would explain how each was made and by whom. Not everyone has a quilting tradition in their family but its never too late to start your own.

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From the Blog...

The Pearls for Bad Girls Series

Once, in the early days, he said that he worshipped you, or your body at least. The soft outline of your flesh brought out his protective instincts and fired his loins for want of you. As a stone, turquoise is softer than most and these stones vary in sizes, creating a soft flowing contour that mimics the curves of the woman whose neck it adorns.

Turquoise is a holy stone and requires regular worship. Not just homage paid on scuffed knees once a week, but true devotion paid daily. The traditional bright blue has been tempered with veins of iron, changing the cheerful stone into a more somber and impressive specimen. Chinese turquoise demands respect, fidelity and adoration. Be a good girl for once, give it what it needs. Read more