Interview: Jeweller Linda Thomas
October 5, 2011
Linda is an enamel artist, she designs delicate pieces of jewellery, larger statement pieces and much larger pieces of wall art. Colour is an important element of Linda’s work. Designs are etched into copper, the spaces filled with transparent enamel (glass powder), which after firing catch the light like gemstones.
We got together with Linda to ask her some questions:
1: What do you enjoy about creating jewellery?
Jewellery is a visual personal statement. I enjoy making an item that someone wants to show the world.
2: What are you five favourite things about Christmas?
- Buying gifts for family and friends.
- Planning “Christmas” food.
- The anticipation and excitement of Christmas Eve.
- Christmas morning and presents under the tree.
- Christmas evening with my family and feeling cosy, even if it’s not snowing!!
3: Would you describe yourself as a panicked, last minute Christmas shopper or a methodical, list making one?
I make lists, give myself plenty of time and enjoy.
4: What has inspired you during 2011?
2011 has been a very tough year for me. Life inspires me…………enjoy the moment.
5: Best Christmas cracker joke?
Q: What do you call a man with brown paper trousers?
A: Russell
