ROCIO HEREDIA FEATURE!
ROCIO HEREDIA,
MEXICO AND METAL
Rocio Heredia is a Mexican born, self taught metalsmith artist. She works traditional metalwork techniques of Chasing and Repousse to raise intricate designs on Tin. Her favorite objects are Icon covers and Jewish Art, which She works down to the finest detail. Her works received a remarkably warm reception at a recent exhibition at the Loyola Cultural Center in Monterrey, Mexico. Rocio Heredia is available for teaching classes and workshops on her Chasing and Repoussé technique in Mexico and abroad. Artist statement: "My name is Maria del Rocío Heredia de la Paz, you may call me Rocío Heredia for short. I live in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, the city of the Mountains, located in the North East part of Mexico. I am new in metalsmithing, and my favorite techniques are Chasing and Repoussé. I really enjoy getting more into the detail, no matter how long it takes. I'm looking to get in touch with other artists that are doing similar work, and I am eager to learn more and improve my skills. All I know, I learned by myself, and definitely I'm doing what I most love to do: working with metals." Take a look at Rocio web site: www.rocioheredia.com !
LIVE FROM THE CITY OF ANGELS!
Angel Blacksmith Rocio Heredia tell us about her workshop in Los Angeles :" I had a great time, I met a lot of talented people. Pat made me laugh all the time at the class ang Gabriel, my youngest student, really has a future in the metalwork business. They all made a great work and it was a great opportunity to meet new wonderful friends!" This is the picture of the end of the workshop, from left to right: Glenda, Brian P. Marshall (owner of the Stockton Jewelry Arts School), Carolyne, Sue, Melanie Sanchez, Billie Lim, myself,Gabriel Sanchez and Pat Nakamura." Take a close look at the partecipants and to their work here: 1,2,3,4
* Gold for the mistress, silver for the maid - Copper for the craftsman, cunning at his trade. 'Good' said the Baron, sitting in his hall, 'But iron - cold iron - is master of them all'.
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* Gold for the mistress, silver for the maid - Copper for the craftsman, cunning at his trade. 'Good' said the Baron, sitting in his hall, 'But iron - cold iron - is master of them all'. -Rewards and Fairies Rudyard Kiplin.