My friend Bill of Purified Art makes the coolest metalsmithed jewelry ever! I met Bill just a few months ago online at Etsy Secrets. I instantly fell in love with his jewelry.
Bill told me he “started under the name Purified Art in 2008. Prior to that I was never serious enough to have a name.” Really? Very glad you decided to become serious about your jewelry because it is certainly a site to behold.
Aventurine Pendant
I asked Bill what types of handmade items he creates. “Right now I am focusing on metalsmithing/jewelry design. My initial plan was to start with silver and then move on to other products/art. I can’t seem to pull myself away though… soon”
Doggie Urn - designed for one of Bill's customers
Bill told me he has always done art in one form or another. He also said, “I wanted to go to art school, but wanted something a little more stable than the fine arts (ha ha). I started taking metals classes while at Tyler.” Bill’s goal with his jewelry is to become a “100% self-employed artist.”
Mother Pod
Other mediums of interest for Bill: “I like to try my hand in anything and everything. I like painting, pen and ink, sculpture, photography, ceramics, woodworking, graphic design, hmmm anything else?”
India ink on goat skull
Bill pulls his inspiration “from music and the insignificant things that I see day to day. A lot of my inspirations are on a subconscious level for sure. I like to just start working and let things go where they want. Also tons of research and I am always inspired by other artist’s techniques and styles.”
Orbical Blue Sterling Silver Ring with Sodalite
I just had to buy Bill’s Silver and Brass ring (one of my favorites) for my significant other for his birthday. Mark loves the ring and it fits him perfectly!
Silver & Brass Ring
Thanks, Bill. Your designs are an inspiration!!
Control Tower Sterling Silver Ring with Denim Lapis
Find Purified Art online at:
Purified Art
Purified Art Etsy
Purified Art Flickr
Purified Art Blog
Purified Art Facebook Fan Page
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Great feature! Not only is his art groovy but he makes ya laugh too. Hoorah to Bill!
Sharon, I agree wholeheartedly – Bill has a great sense of humor
Fabulous work and so edgy! I really love the steampunk influence.
Cheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
big fan of bill’s! his jewelry is gorgeous, and what a great feature of his work! cheers!!!
Big fan here, too! I love his work–very masculine. I never saw his other stuff–the ink on the goat skull is awesome!
Laurie, check out Bill’s pictures on Flickr
wow, gorgeous stuff, thanks for sharing.
A big fan here too. He really has his own signature style. And a super nice guy.
Thanks everyone for the super kind words
Thanks Jodi for taking the time to do this, you the bomb!
Jodi:
Very nice feature, I especially like the Orbical Blue Sterling Silver Ring, but its all very interesting.
Roy
Thanks, Roy. I really love how Bill thinks “out of the box”
Great feature! I’ve just met Bill and just love his work. There’s such a beautiful balance and flow in his pieces. It’s amazing work.
Bill’s work is just superb. And I may be weird, but I love that goat skull!
Well, if you’re weird than so am I! I love the ink skulls, too. Did you check out his Flickr?