Artist Statement

I discover, express, and arrange what is, to what should be

I am inspired by expanding beyond myself, toward others and the nature of things.

I believe the best art expresses what we need most.

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Envisioning a Brighter Future

I hope my art fills and lifts the human spirit. My process is complex, innovative, and developed over years of refinement and experimentation, yet it always leaves room for play and discovery.

I paint vibrant forms that flow, merge, and layer with spontaneity. Diverse and sometimes contradictory parts come together, striving for harmony, unity, and a sense of belonging.

Balance is my goal, and sometimes destruction is necessary to achieve it. Taking a leap of faith—to believe in redemption and understand that risking failure is part of creation. I then reconstruct the whole, putting the pieces back together, connecting what is to what should be.

Balance is what I strive for, and sometimes you have to destroy to achieve it. Taking a leap of faith—to believe in redemption and understand that risking failure is a necessary part of creation. I then deconstruct the whole, putting it back together, connecting what is to what should be.

Transform

"The process has taught me to be patient and to trust that even the most chaotic, seemingly unreasonable work can transform into something meaningful and full of life.

Purpose

Art's highest purpose is its ability to communicate something of value and truly touch another.

Creation

I create and paint vibrant forms that flow, merge, and layer with spontaneity.

Meaning

Finding beauty in all its forms to be part of another's unique expression

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Emergence

Beauty can be found in the edges of things. Emerging from the disordered, how a shape entangles another, how it turns away, and how it thrusts forward.

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Exploration

Freedom that comes from a willingness to explore the unknown. It's a delicate balance between control and release, between intention and serendipity. This is where the magic happens.

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FINE ART JEWELRY

Art, is a form of transcendence. With vibrant colors, and nods to my roots, I celebrate the expression of life and passion.

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FINE ART JEWELRY

Art, is a form of transcendence. With vibrant colors, and nods to my roots, I celebrate the expression of life and passion.

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The Art of Jewelry

Vibrant, One of a Kind Jewelry, created from original art by Shirley Bales

One of a Kind

Handcrafted in my Colorado studio, this unique jewelry is created with an innovative process that transfers Shirley Bales's original artwork by hand to each piece.

Eco Varnish

This bio-polymer clay contains a proprietary eco varnish that includes organic, biodegradable materials and is eco-friendly. This varnish provides the tactile sensation of raw glass or polished stone, promoting longevity through craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

Elevate your Everyday

Vibrant, modern statement earrings with sophisticated and elegant wirework. This jewelry is ultra-lightweight, hypoallergenic, with the unique charm of a handmade piece.

Unique Art

Sustainable Studio

Each piece is one of a kind, created in my small Colorado studio that prioritizes ongoing environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, biodegradable packaging, and craftsmanship through thoughtful design.

Art Leads the Way

To deconstruct the whole, pick up the pieces, and put them together again is to take a leap of faith is to believe in redemption. Change is scary, but discarding things that no longer serve you is necessary for growth.

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