Jean Van Brederode's Page

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Retired; Art & Soul Retreat frequent flyer!

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http://charmdimsur.etsy.com

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javb2000@aol.com

About Me

ARTIST STATEMENT FOR JEAN VAN BREDERODE

As an artist, I have found copper and enamels to be the most thrilling media I have ever used, allowing me much variety in color, form, & texture. It is not unusual to have these art materials guide me to their end form! To experience the results of combining glass powders on copper or steel and transforming them in a 1500 degree kiln is an incredibly satisfying adventure! No two pieces are ever exactly alike & each creation has a special gleaming personality of its own!

Art has always been a part of my life in one way or another; now it is my passion and driving force. Soon after I retired five years ago, I started going to art retreats and workshops in order to find an art form that would bring excitement into my life each and every day. I feel very fortunate to have taken one introductory enameling workshop from a fabulous teacher to introduce incredible personal satisfaction into my life! I knew when I felt comfortable calling myself an artist and enamelist that I had finally reached my goal!

What I love the most about the process of enameling is that it lends itself to rule breaking and experimentation and offers endless possibilities for creating incredibly unique works of art. My work is constantly evolving and because of that, will never lose its appeal!

The vast majority of my work can be found in my Etsy shop, Charmed I'm Sure - charmdimsur.etsy.com. Other outlets include The Village Artisans Gallery in historic Boiling Springs, PA. ~ http://www.villageartisansgallery.com, the Carlisle Arts Learning Center ~ http://www.carlislearts.org/, Gallerie Thirteen in Mechanicsburg, PA ~ http://www.gallerie13.com/, and also the Hodgepodgery in Harrisburg, PA ~ http://thehodgepodgery.com/.

Teaching was my profession prior to retirement and comes quite naturally to me. So that I can share the joys of this marvelous craft with others, my hope for the future is to conduct project-oriented private or group enameling classes in my newly built enameling studio with optional lodging available in our beautiful private wooded setting in South-Central Pennsylvania.
Please see charmdimsur.etsy.com for more info