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For as long as Amber Tiemann can remember, she always loved to create. She began painting and always found herself drawn to working with color. Tiemann prefers these bright, bold colors along with the use of enamel, polymer clay, resins and colored stones within her work. Crisp, strong lines enhance the modern type of aesthetic within her jewelry. Design inspiration comes to Tiemann in different ways; sometimes it’s from the clean lines of industrial design while mid-century modern art also has a great influence. Tiemann finds herself constantly inspired by the many talented, creative artists within her community.

Julia Gabriel received her BFA in Craft and Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked with a variety of materials from glass to metals in school, but never worked with fibers until she started her own studio a few years ago. Gabriel designs handmade accessories with striking geometric silhouettes in a bold palette based on the architectural principle of the Golden Ratio. She also has a history in ballet which influences her decisions in structure and composition. Her studio is based in Houston where everything from dying, cutting, and sewing is done by hand, and made-to-order.

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