Artist Spotlight with 2 Monkees
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January 20, 2012
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Tags: 2 monkees, Art, art sale, bargain hunting, Clearance, collaborative, Craft, fashion, indie, local pdx, local portland, sale, Shopping
Teri Spouse, the creative behind 2 Monkees is a busy mom of two little boys. These guys are very much “boys” so making jewelry allows me to do something “girly”. When I started making jewelry, I was working with paper and recycled materials. I am now moving more into enamel work and metalsmithing. These new directions are exciting and I feel like my brain is overflowing with ideas.
1. What are you most excited about selling?
I am most excited about selling my bright, bold, outfit changing snap on belt buckles. I usually sell my buckles for $25 but for the Bargain Hunting shoppers they will only be $15. This is the lowest price I have ever sold them! All of my other jewelry will also be significantly discounted and of course, my scrabble tile pendants will only be $5.
2.What inspires you and keeps you going?
I feel like I find inspiration every where. I find that when I am in a creative mood, I can be looking at almost anything and be inspired. A tree branch, a flower or a fence post- it doesn’t seem to matter- they have all sparked ideas for my work. I do find that when I am in a slump my most reliable inspiration comes from nature. Most of my ideas come to me when I am outside (usually running or walking my dog). Strangely enough, I have lately found myself waking in the middle of the night with new ideas I want to try. The hardest part has been remembering them in the morning!
3. What fashion era do you love the most?
I love a good 1920′s flapper dress! The fringe, the colors and the whimsy of it really are appealling to me.
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