New Art, Upcoming Shows, and Jewelry Information

[Jennifer Miller]

Hello everyone!

I hope spring is treating you well, or if you are in the Southern
Hemisphere, that autumn is going nicely. Where I live, spring has not
quite 'sprung', and we are still experiencing cold and snow. By the
end of the month we will start to see green though, I think!

I have new paintings listed in my online shop, for those that like to
see my painted work!
My wildlife paintings are here: http://featherdust.storenvy.com/
And fantasy here: http://featherdust.storenvy.com/collections/7484-originals-fantasy-art

In the works I have a wood duck, a mourning dove, and a few other
surprises!

I also have a few shows coming up this summer. In the month of June, I
am scheduled to have a show at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center in
Wellsville, NY: https://www.wellsvillecreativeartscenter.com/homepage.cfm

And in July, I am excited to participate in "Art in the Woods" at the
Jamestown, NY Audubon Center:
http://artinthewoods.wordpress.com/ (I believe their website is to be
updated in May for this year's event)

A special note to my jewelry customers:
I am a normal, real person, and even though it is not always good for
'business' to mention shortcomings, I try my best to be totally frank
and up front with my customers and fans. This year has been a scary
ride so far in terms of making jewelry. The base price of silver
fluctuates daily, much like the stock market. Trading dictates the
price per ounce at the end of each day... and I have been watching
with no small worry as silver prices have skyrocketed!! Added on to
the base cost of the silver are such considerations as the cost of
refining the silver into wire that I can use, and the added cost of
the Argentium alloy that I use. This all adds up to mean that since I
last made a batch of Jewelry in 2010, my silver costs have more than
doubled and I am finding myself unable to afford the purchase price
(or, if I do, I will need to buy very small quantities). I am also
concerned about passing that cost onto my customers; if I do not raise
my prices for any new pieces made I will losing money, and quite a lot
of it, which is also something I cannot afford.
Therefore, it is with regret that I must temporarily halt jewelry
making until such a time comes that I can afford a small silver order
(or if silver falls in price which seems unlikely). Even then, jewelry
pieces will be made in much smaller quantities.
I will not be increasing the cost of the few pendants I have left. I
made them at a lower cost than today's silver prices and will sell
them as such.

I apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause
you! It has been a depressing realization for me, too.
If you wish to view my remaining pendants, you may do so here:
http://featherdust.storenvy.com/collections/7480-hand-made-pendants

Best wishes all!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Miller