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Quentin Eckman
Member since Jul, 26, 2010
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About Me
Metal Artist, Jewelry Designer, Silver Smith, Lapidary, Illustrator
Craft Types
Jewelry Making
Contact Info
Email
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A few examples of my work:
My Blog: http://lunarskiesart.blogspot.com
My Blog: http://www.artfire.com/users/lunarskies/blog
My Web Site : http://www.lunarskies.com
What mediums do you prefer to work in?
I usually work in silver and I use gold to accent some jewelry pieces (when I can afford it), but also work in copper and wood for my sculpted art. I work with hand cut cabochons of many varieties, I usually cut my own.
Who are your favorite artists and why do they inspire you?
My favorite artists are personal choices: Rob Wiengartner (my jewelry mentor), Allen Eckman (my brother who also happens to be the best cast paper sculptor in the known world), his wife Patty Tenneboe-Eckman (sculptor and great south western painter). Each inspires me to try to outdo them, each has great passion for their work.
What gives you inspiration?
I fine inspiration from many sources: nature, geology (I love what the earth, heat and pressure does to minerals), I love to read and find inspiration from books, but mostly I'm inspired by the cabochons themselves; my designs are built to accommodate the beauty of the gemstones. That is why I enjoy cutting stones, the creative freedom it provides.
