About this Product
I started with patterned copper patterned with waves (reminds me of the ocean) . I folded and formed copper sheet metal and cold connected to the main piece with copper brads. The piece was then placed on the fire block and torched to "anneal" the metal. Then is was hand hammered. Then it was put through the new metal process to bring up the patina. The piece was hand sanded and polished to the desired effect. In the folds I wire wrapped a Cultured Fresh Water pearl and heishi Turquoise beads. The line of pearls are tiny Fresh Water Pearls. This cuff reminds me of tidal pools and the breaking waves. This process took a week to finish, but I think the cuff turned out quite beautiful. The cuff is medium and is 6.5 inches with a 1.5 inch gap. The width is 1 inch. The cuff can be made smaller or larger by allowing it to warm up on your wrist then gently squeezing or pulling out. My artist signature is on the back of the piece as a tiny dragonfly. Ships gift boxed.
Dragonfly Lady Jewelry
Meet the Maker
Dragonfly Lady Jewelry-Lora Donohue
Lora has been designing jewelry since she was about 10 years old when her family lived in Silver City, New Mexico. She was inspired by the Culture, the beauty and the Art of New Mexico. When she was 12 her family moved to Sheridan, Wyoming. Lora and her husband live in the valley below the Big Horn Mountains which has its own beauty and story to tell. She is very curious and has taught herself various techniques in Jewelry design and metalsmithing. She graduated Sheridan College with an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art in 1992. In 2014, Lora decided to leave Government service (Department of Veterans Affairs) after being diagnosed with Non-Hopkins Lymphoma. She started her own jewelry business while going through Radiation and Chemotherapy. Her studio is located in her home in Sheridan (one of the bedrooms). Viewings by appointment only.
Currently, she offers her wearable art at www.wyomingartistcollective.com , www.harvestarray.com , www.facebook.com/dragonflyladyjewelry , The Gallery on Main in Dayton, Wyoming, and The Wyoming In Color Gallery and Design in Buffalo, Wyoming. Dragonfly Lady Jewelry is also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Her work has been in 3 different juried shows at the Sheridan College, Wildlife Show at the Gallery on Main, Antelope Butte Show in Greybull, Dragonflies and Damsel show in New Jersey and various other venues around the country. " I've learned the most from blood, sweat and tears. I believe in working hard and self-sufficiency. It's in the struggle that we find our strength".
We sell our one of a kind beauties on-line at www.goimagine.com/dragonflylad... www.facebook.com/dragonflyladyjewelry, www.wyomingartistscollective.com and www.harvestarray.com In person at The Gallery on Main in Dayton, Wyoming... Wyoming In Color Gallery, Red White Buffalo in Riverton, Wyoming and Design in Buffalo, Wyoming...Grey Goose Furnishings and Design in Greer, AZ.....Durand and Heddon House Giftshop in New Jersey.
ARTISTS RESUME'
Lora H. Donohue 1245 Victoria Street
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
Email: mklhdonohue@charter.net Career Summary: Artist with 30+ years of experience, superb knowledge of customer service and ability to develop strong relations with the customer. Capable of thinking innovative designs and delivering quality work under high pressure. Summary of Skills: • Comprehensive knowledge about the project development life cycle and ability to break the project into different segments • Ability to think in innovative ways and bring creative solutions for designing pamphlets, brochures or advertisement campaigns • Excellent understanding of client requirements and ability to draw the initial sketch on paper • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Mail Chimp and Outlook • Proficient at marketing and development
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with Clients and Vendors
WORK EXPERIENCE: OWNER:
DRAGONFLY LADY JEWELRY
• Promoting and Marketing Company brand on various social media pages.
• www.facebook.com/dragonflyladyjewelry
• www.twitter.com/loradonohue1
• www.instagram.com/dragonflylady1 • www.wyomingartistcollective.com • www.harvestarray.com • Research in trending jewelry
• Packaging and Shipping • Creative thought processes for one of a kind jewelry
• Participation in art exhibitions, Markets and Bazaars
• Designed pamphlets, invitations, flyers and business cards for the business for Artist Receptions and business
• Coordination with Art Galleries and other entities (Retail stores) that purchase (wholesale) from the business
• Business Spotlight winner in 2019 by The Woman Entrepreneur
Jewelry Artist-Commissions
• Understood client requirements by visiting on site, notification through texting or social media. Developed sketches or photography to get their final nod before proceeding for further work • Developed and instituted a written procedure for Commissioned work
Pottery Studio
1992-1997
• Owned and operated Pottery studio
• Created Pottery for several businesses in town
• Coordination with clients and vendors
Art Exhibits-Group Shows: • Wildlife Show
Gallery on Main-Dayton, Wyoming-2016
• 3 Juried Shows at Sheridan College
• Multi. Media Show
Gallery on Main-Dayton, Wyoming-2017
• Beauty of the Bighorns Art Show
Gallery in Greybull, Greybull, Wyoming-2017
• Dragonflies and Damsels Show
Durand-Hedden House-New Jersey-2016
• Featured Artist in April 2020 for Wyoming Artists Collective
• Pop Up Show in October 2020 at the Gallery on Main
• Artists Sunday-Featuring Artists and Craftsman from across the country November 29, 2020
• Rodeo Inspired Art Show-Gallery on Main-July 2021
• Artisan Spotlight-The Craftsmanship Initiative-December 2021
Education: • Associates Degree in Fine Art 1992-Sheridan College
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
• Art Club President for 2 years
• Deans Honor Roll
• Earned Multiple Art Scholarships
• Voted in as Home coming Princess in 1990
• Responsible for Bake Sales at the College to raise money for Art students to go to Denver, Co. This enabled students to study the Artists Life and Work at the Museum of Art and other various venues
• 3 juried shows at the College-1989-1992
• Webinars
Affiliations: • Gallery on Main in Dayton, Wyoming
• In Color Gallery and Design in Buffalo, Wyoming
• Grey Goose Design in Greer, AZ
• Durand-Hedden House Gallery-New Jersey
• Red White Buffalo Gallery in Riverton, Wyoming
• 23 Squared shop in Lander, Wyoming
• Operation Graduation-Sheridan High School
• Gallery in Whitethorn, CA.
• Various Community Fund Raisers
• Accepted for the Wyoming Artists Collective-For Wyoming Artists only
• Accepted for Harvest Array, LLC American Made Only, American Craftsman
• Accepted into The Craftsmanship Initiative
• Accepted for Artists Sunday www.artistssunday.com
Volunteer/Leadership:
• Convention Committee for 4 Conventions (in Wyoming) for a Non-Profit Organization. • Secretary (Sheridan) for Non-Profit Organization
• District Committee Member for Non-Profit Organization
• District Secretary for Non-Profit Organization
• Area 76 (Wyoming) Secretary for Non-Profit Organization • Art Club President for 2 years
• Team Leader for On Fire Prayer/Wyoming
• Ropes Committee-Team Leadership-Department of Veterans Affairs
• Walk For Life Captain of the Team/every year-Legacy Pregnancy Center
Shop Policies
Orders are shipped the next business day in a gift box. Unless otherwise stated. Commissioned items will be photographed upon completion and sent to the person who commissioned the piece. Final approval for commissions is the responsibility of the person who hires for commissioned work. Commissioned work will be paid for before the piece is started. After final approval or disapproval the person will be invoice for shipping charges. The piece is non-refundable if disapproved by the buyer.
We accept returns as follows:
Contact us within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 5 days of delivery
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs
Returned items: I will charge a 20% restocking fee for items returned.
A partial refund may be granted (if all requirements are met) minus shipping charges and 20% restocking fee.
I don't accept exchanges
Due to the nature of these one of a kind items, we cannot do exchanges. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Once the item leaves my hand I have no control over delivery.
You will be sent a tracking number when your item or items have been shipped out. Please keep the tracking number handy as you may need to contact the USPS if your package is not delivered. Please contact you nearest Post Office if item is delivered damaged. All pieces are inspected and cleaned before they are shipped out.
The following items can't be returned
Because of the nature of these one of a kind items, unless they arrive defective, I can't accept returns for:
• Custom or personalized orders
• Items on sale
• Items that have been worn
• Commissioned items
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
