We’ve had fantastic weather here in the Pacific Northwest Coast of Washington state this summer, home of Walker Goldsmiths. At last count it was over 40 days with minimal precipitation and the surfers are heading to the beach in droves. Some surfers have contacted us wanting to talk about […] Read more »
Debra’s Custom Orca Memorial Ring
We are splashing around here at Walker Goldsmiths with another type of custom Surfer Ring. We were contacted by a lovely lady who wanted to create a Memorial Ring in honor of her Grandfather who has “graduated to glory”. He is a Makah from Neah Bay which is located on […] Read more »
Trade Bead Necklace TBA31 with Harpoon Head
Here’s a pretty Trade Bead necklace, TBA31, that celebrates the colors red and black, by Janet Walker. I’ve created this necklace for the “Red and Black” show at the Stonington Gallery in Seattle this April. From the Stonington Gallery posting; “Red and Black. Color brings vitality and depth to […] Read more »
Frog: a creature of Transformation
This Frog Bracelet by Owen Walker is truly a creature of transformation, from egg, to Polliwog, to Frog. Springtime is Frog’s time of power. Change is the only true constant in life and Frog helps this changing through one’s own creative and spiritual resources. Frog is a very powerful spirit […] Read more »
What are Blue Russian Trade Beads?
More interest about one of my favorite subjects, Trade Beads, is always a treat for me. I’ve received quite a few questions about Trade Beads in the last few months and have determined that we really need a blog post about them on Walker Goldsmiths not just on Active Artists . […] Read more »
Transformation Mask Ring
This is our Transformation Mask Ring displayed in the winter show at the Stonington Gallery by Walker Goldsmiths. Owen and I made this custom creation for a client. It is a 14kt yellow gold Human Face with 2 – 8pt. Diamonds for eyes. I carved the wax sculpture and Owen […] Read more »