Carrie Godwin
Watercolor & Jewelry 

Precious Metal Clay Jewelry- PMC

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This work is .999 FINE SILVER Recycled (not sterling) that is embedded into clay with a binder.These are hand formed and carved, fired in a kiln for 2 hours at 1650 degrees, then the finishing process of sanding, polishing, option of adding components such as enameling, precious and semi-precious gemstones. This was introduced to me when a jeweler asked me to take classes in New Mexico.  I said yes, because the process had my interests being clay and my mother was a potter. I was hooked with its organic versatility, and then I went on to become a Certified Instructor.

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                 Watercolors

For my watercolor painting, I paint with the passion of the surprise it can bring. I am very intrigued by color theory and that ties into my original background of Photography.

Using alot of water and staying loose is my stlye for creating many soft layers, this creates the magic of colors created. I work with my photos of the subject and my visual memories. For the starting a painting,  I get light layer/washes on and then I start patiently building up the layers.  This is where you see the blend of colors creating the transparency. Paying attention to how the paper dries is very key to adding details, then revising some layers to work with the details until I feel the work reflects my vision. 

Ultimately, I want my work to make people feel a connection with a piece either from a memory, energy or calm sense.