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a little on my process and practice

Check out my NEW shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopGrayjay. I recently moved from London to the US and decided to open a new Etsy shop because I encountered a lot of incompatibilities and problems on the Etsy platform for a shop started in one country but relocated to another. You can still shop my jewelry listings here too.

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I’ve been an artist all my life. I trained and worked as both a designer and painter for nearly two decades. With degrees in graphic design, I also studied textile arts as well as completed coursework at the London Jewellery School.

A few years back I began to explore other formats beyond the traditional canvas, making small clay sculptures reflective of my linear abstract painting. These explorations lent themselves to be wearable and so it goes... what started as an undirected exploration became a full time designing/making business. I launched my business by doing curated craft markets and art fairs in London UK. I've been commissioned to do a bespoke jewelry range for the Royal Academy of Art and stocked by independent boutiques in some of London's best shopping districts.

I now enjoy living and working in Kansas City MO.

Both practices, jewellery and painting, directly inform one another and I move fluidly between the two. I approach the clay's faceted surfaces and edges like miniature abstract works of art. I'm also inspired by and incorporate my own interpretation of traditional craft-based techniques such as gilding and marbling. I work with non-traditional jewellery making materials because I'm interested in creating beauty out of very basic and unassuming materials, such as paints, wood, clay, non-precious metals and ribbon.

To find out more follow @grayjaystudio on Instagram & occasionally on facebook.

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jennybyrd on Sep 27, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful artistry! The complex colors in this pendant are ethereal and even more stunning in person than I imagined. Shipped quickly and with a bonus chain in a different length. Thank you, GRAYJAY! I will always think fondly of you when I wear it...

Marbleised geometric colourful statement necklace, multi-colour pink blue grey abstract design, large pendant on silver plated snake chain

Marbleised geometric colourful statement necklace, multi-colour pink blue grey abstract design, large pendant on silver plated snake chain
Karina Fraser on Aug 25, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous ring that I bought for my friends birthday. She absolutely loves it. Well designed & made, friendly fast service. Love!

Bright neon large chunky cocktail ring. Colourful geometric bold design. One-of-a-kind handmade by GRAYJAY

Bright neon large chunky cocktail ring. Colourful geometric bold design. One-of-a-kind handmade by GRAYJAY
Arwen Roberts on Jun 7, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

I really love the necklace I received from Gray Jay Studio. I asked for a bespoke item for a friend's birthday, GJS was fantastically accommodating. She took on board my requests and sent me progress photos along the way to ensure it was what I wanted. She also gave great advice about enhancing the design and was really communicative throughout. Looking forward to buying something again soon.

bespoke custom made to order, colourful geometric beads, abstract modern statement necklace, handmade by GRAYJAY

bespoke custom made to order, colourful geometric beads, abstract modern statement necklace, handmade by GRAYJAY

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