Back to the canvas
It’s been some time since I touched a brush or palette knife. Some thirty years, to be precise. Life simply didn’t let it happen. Not painting didn’t keep me from watching, though. Read more
A return to an old hobby – discovering new crochet fun
Did you know that rediscovering a long-forgotten hobby could be an exciting journey full of unexpected surprises? I never would have imagined it when I started crocheting again. Hopefully, my experience will inspire you to do the same–give another chance to your old hobby or passion and enjoy the reconnection. Read more
Some interesting facts about stuff I work with
For my objects and jewelry, I use a plethora of materials and basic elements. Over the years I collected a sizable stock of glass bottles, boxes, jewelry findings, beads, and mirrors. I bought stock lots of yarn and fabrics and I built up a diverse collection of tools and instruments so I can tackle any assembly challenge imaginable. Read more
An oriental collection of brooches and pendants
Sometimes, when I go to my atelier, sit at the table, and fiddle with beads, yarn, or polymer clay, or whatever I can lay my hands on, it’s with no clear plan or purpose. I can just play and enjoy and lose track of time while forgetting about the world around me. That’s how many of my pieces spontaneously came to life to be part of my eclectic collection, like the brooches and pendants I’m showing you here. They come with a brief tutorial on how I made them, based on some ‘work-in-progress’ photos, taken to remember the process and the steps.
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A short introduction to Yohari
This website and the collection of creations and jewelry that became Yohari are the result of many years of unexpected developments and surprises that life sometimes offers. But most and for all, they represent the outcome of early acquired skills and growing love for natural textures, living colors, and authentic materials that breathe the tradition of the many cultures that represent our human heritage. Read more
Art, crafts & design
Since there were people, there has been art. Artworks have been found among the oldest archaeological findings and they are the proof of the fundamental need of people to add beauty to their lives.
Byzantine silver-purple box
Egyptian box
A green mosaic box
