Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Show » Jewelry

Denise and Diana Steinhagen

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After years of pursuing jewelry making as a hobby and studying the work of other jewelers, getting laid off from their jobs almost simultaneously launched the professional jewelry careers of these sisters. One can tell from their finished product that the San Marcos artists are still having fun and a growing customer base will attest to the quality of their craftsmanship. Working independently, they use a wide variety of stones and techniques to create a fresh style of their own. “Our designs vary widely…so customers can usually find something that appeals to their tastes – especially if they like large jewelry that makes a statement.”

Gail Kincaid

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Almost from her birth in the Texas Panhandle, Gail has pursued her dream to be an artist. She developed her talent in art classes throughout her formative years. In college, she discovered jewelry design and after more than 30 years of jewelry making, her sculpted pieces in gold and silver, set with gemstones are recognized for the quality of their craftsmanship as well as the artistry of their design. Gail has exhibited at juried art shows throughout the Southwest and her sunny disposition, as much as the brilliance of her jewelry, has created a loyal following of patrons wherever she shows.

Monroe Jackson

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Monroe Jackson, who styles his jewelry creations as “One of a Kind by Drago,” began dabbling with silversmithing and gemcutting in 1967. Since then he has exhibited his fabricated, mixed metal, award winning work in galleries, tradeshows and juried exhibitions around the country. Monroe calculates that he has sold a piece of jewelry to a resident of each state in the Union. His customers have come to appreciate the innovative shapes and patterns in his jewelry, as well as its comfortable functionality, accompanied by distinctive gemstones, especially opal.

Randy Bryant

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Randy Bryant has merged his childhood interest in rocks, fossils, Indian artifacts and love of the outdoors with his adult training as a draftsman to shape his professional career. This native Texan excels in creating his “One of a Kind Works of Art” of hand fabricated settings for his personally cut gemstones, including intarsia and inlay. Many of the settings include double and triple overlay, with mixed metals (sterling, 14kt & 18kt gold) employing a variety of texturing methods. He has exhibited his award winning work at juried art shows throughout the Southwest.

Dan & Linda Baker

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Daniel and Linda Baker exhibited at their first art show in 1974 and have been a fulltime jewelry-making team since August of 1976. They produce jewelry of sterling silver, various gold karats and platinum using lost wax casting and a variety of fabrication techniques, including: granulation, reticulation, and mokume gane. They’ve won many awards in shows throughout the Southwest with their innovative designs which combine Classical and Celtic elements in contemporary settings. Their rings and pendants set with Ancient Greek and Roman coins and shards of glass and pottery have gained a worldwide following. Dan especially enjoys carving gemstones and working with fossilized ammonites in his “Jurassic Classics.”