ZooLN

ZooLN Art & Jewelry

Birmingham, Alabama | 21 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (5)

ZooLN

ZooLN Art & Jewelry

Birmingham, Alabama 21 Sales On Etsy since 2013

5 out of 5 stars (5)

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  • Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, a fantasy illustration

    $55.00

  • Splendor: Goldstone with Swarovski Crystal Copper beads

    $40.00

  • Serendipity Aventurine Gemstone earrings

    $35.00

  • Custom Seven Dragon Letter art print

    $200.00

    • Announcement   I am a painter who sometimes plays with beads. Drawn to whimsy and fantasy, I am currently in the process of taming Dragons.
    See even more at http://www.ZooLNart.com

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    Last updated on Nov 30, 2018

    I am a painter who sometimes plays with beads. Drawn to whimsy and fantasy, I am currently in the process of taming Dragons.
    See even more at http://www.ZooLNart.com

    Sue Ellen Brown

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    About

    • Me, at work. (A rare sighting.)
    • Some commissioned Dragon Letter prints, just arrived from the printer, soon to be shipped.
    • The glamorous part of the artistic life: each print is backed with foam core and slipped into a plastic sleeve.
    • A client sent me a photo of her framed Dragon Letters. The framer did a lovely job.
    • I tend to have more than one project going at a time.

    I'm a painter who loves to play with pretty, sparkly things.

    I started playing with beads at about the same time I worked with crayons. The common thread linking them is color and texture, and working with either medium still involves focus and design.

    Making beads has always been a hobby, a way to relax with something 3D: beads and thread that I could hold in my hands as opposed to skimming over the surface of a canvas with brushes and pencils, or hovering over illustration board with the airbrush, never touching the image in progress.

    I had always made jewelry for my Mom, my sister, some friends, and myself. My mom in particular, preferred my jewelry to any gift I might give her, so I always made certain to make some for her birthday and Christmas. Sometimes those dates were the only reason I had to justify playing with beads during a long busy spell of illustration work.

    The year she died left me with no one anticipating my efforts. At Christmas, I finally had the excuse of making my sister’s gift, and as I got out my beads I realized how much I missed it, and how much I missed her.

    Someone once told me that beadwork is grief work: focus on one thought at a time, just as you place one bead at a time. The solitude and introspection is worthy of any meditation, with the comfort of following a reliable pattern. As the design is set, your hands can simply follow the process while your mind is free to follow wherever your thoughts might lead.

    That Christmas an avalanche of beadwork pored out of me. The work shifted and changed, it seemed to open up and become more of an avenue of expression. It was no longer tied to my mom; it was mine, her Christmas gift to me.

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    • Sue Ellen Brown

      Owner, Artist, Illustrator, Designer, Maker

      Equally adept at oil and acrylic painting, airbrush and dry media, she has enjoyed over twenty years of success in both commercial and fine art worlds. Her focused technique and attention to detail have earned her national awards and recognition.

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    Last updated on April 20, 2016
    Additional sites of my work are http://www.zoolnart.com,

    http://www.youtube.com/user/DSArtVideos

    http://www.cafepress.com/zoolnzart

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    Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
    Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 30 days of delivery
    Request a cancellation within: 3 days of purchase
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    Questions about your order?
    Please if you have any problems with your order.
    Returns and exchange details
    I want you to wear your purchase with pride and pleasure, so if there is a problem, please let me know.
    Just ship the item back to me, and I will be happy to exchange it for something else in my shop or refund you the purchase price.
    Payment
    I participate in the Direct Checkout made available through Etsy.
    Shipping
    Your order will be in the mail within 2 business days.

    I ship Priority USPS with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation.

    On request, I can do overnight shipping, passing on the carrier’s charge. I will contact you with their charges and confirm before proceeding.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    Custom orders are always welcome.