Dream Follower Designs

ALL THINGS FOOD: Rancher share highs, lows of agricultural life I recently had the honor of spending time with the inspiring Janie VanWinkle.

A hearty welcome to our newest addition to the Commonwheel family of makers, jeweler Suzy Hunt Gardner.
"A little bit of my history
The daughter of an artist and in a family of artists, I've drawn, colored, cut, pasted, whittled, sculpted, soldered, molded, knotted, painted, and created from whatever was available for as long as I can remember. I started making jewelry when I was 10. A life long lover of sparkly things, this is a dangerous pastime for me ;) !"

"I am a lifelong artist. I studied Art at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, Colorado, and have continued my studies with different classes; some taught by other artists, some at Bemis School of Art in Colorado Springs and at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. I’ve enjoyed classes in Sculpture, Metalsmithing, Drawing, Painting, Human Anatomy, ceramics, & raku, in addition to many others."

"Living close to the land has given me a deep respect for nature and for good stewardship of this planet. I used recycled metal and try to limit my footprint. I get my inspiration from nature and science and love to share what I’ve learned - and learn new things!! I’m always learning something! It one of life’s great joys."