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Welcome to PDL Studio 52
My love of metals dates back to enameling in the basement with my mother. My interest expanded after receiving my degree in Art Education, with concentration in the fine metal craft. My works in jewelry, sculpture and metal accessories are the result. My teaching "gene" is still at work, teaching beginning and more advanced students the joy of jewelry and metalsmithing.
The designs are modern, contemporary, wearable and distinctive; combining traditional and innovative techniques. The ever-evolving eclectic designs are inspired by architectural and geometric shapes to rustic and organic forms using silver, gold and reactive metals. Natural stones and pearls complete these one-of-a-kind creations for the discerning individual as a reflection of their personal style.
My graphic background has inspired me to create a series of digital prints created from my travels over the past twenty years. Original photos have been stripped down to the bare bones, then, combined with original graphics, drawings and design elements the final image is created. The results are a unique visual reinterpretation of the original landscapes and memories, helping us visualize different perspectives of the everyday things around us.
I hope my imagination, visual interpretation and thought processes captured in my work will evoke a personal response in you, the viewer. So sit back, relax and enjoy taking part of my artistic journey as much as I have enjoyed creating it.
Pat Daugherty
