Blanche Scharf

Artist's Statement

I believe we each have creativity bestowed by God and we need to explore that aspect of ourselves to travel a spiritual path. The process of creating art makes me listen to those inner voices that speak only to me in a completely unique way.

I have a soulful connection with women who choose and wear my jewelry.

Biography

Blanche Scharf first had a desire to learn beading techniques when she wanted to make a special gift for her sister.  Plain beading and assemblage soon led to working with polymer clay and making pendants to be used with beads.  Bead shows and subscriptions to beading magazines inspired Blanche to continue pursuing her unique pieces. 

When she learned about Precious Metal Clay, Blanche bought a number of instruction books by well-known artists and authors, CeCe Wire and Tim McCreight.  After experimenting on her own, she pursued certification through the PMC Connection and completed both Level I and Level II.  In October, 2006, she will complete another certification program offered by Rio Grande.

Now, Blanche makes unique pieces for sale at Yates House Fine Art and Craft Gallery and the Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia.

In addition, she welcomes the challenge of accepting commissions to create unique pieces in particular sizes, textures and colors. 

Samples of Artist's Work: Click on Thumbnail for Enlargement