River Wolfe Art Jewelry
Modern Polymer Jewelry
About
River Wolfe
I began beading over 25 years ago when I was in recovery from a serious hiking accident which left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. During that time, I honed my skills by making gifts for friends and family while earning an undergraduate degree in English and Art Education and subsequent graduate degree in Counseling. After spending 10 years as a professional couselor, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I firmly believe there are no mistakes and that while my diagnosis was emotionally difficult, it led me back to my love of making beads and designing necklaces, earrings and bracelets with my handmade beads. I retired from my full-time job as a counselor and embarked upon a journey that is the love of my life. It's true what they say about working for yourself, it's the hardest work you will ever do, but it doesn't feel like work at all.
My art jewelry is born from my desire to explore the medium of polymer clay, wire, beads, etching, silkscreen and other techniques. My favorite work involves using stones, fossils, tree bark and deep earth born colors to create something out of the ordinary and beautiful. Much like I've reinvented myself and my career, I love to reinvent the ancient into something modern.
Jonny Lifeson
Jonny Lifeson joined River Wolfe Art Jewelry as a full-time partner in 2013. She comes to the business with a great deal of experience making and selling art. She began her career at the young age of 17 when she drew a life-size portrait of Peter Frampton. Jonny continued with her portraits of famous people for over 20 years, you can see a few of her portraits here. Jonny became interested in Kinetic Art while a docent at the Yaccov Agam exhibit in Columbus, Oh. Her kinetic paintings can be seen here. Jonny brings her love of color, attention to detail and great finishing techniques to each piece she creates.