On a hot day, the graceful, spare designs from Ohio’s Grace Stokes are like a cool breeze.
Grace says that her work with polymer was born out of frustration. "I did not want to be limited by the color or pattern or size of a stone," she says. " Polymer allows me the versaility to create elements and qualities exactly to the specifications that I want for my designs."
Time for a mint julip!
Randee M Ketzel ,
Grace's work has really evolved–she caught my attention a few years back with her striking leaf designs in gold and coppers–I love to see where she's taken the medium in recent years.
Bonnie Blandford ,
After seeing this beautiful piece a couple of days ago I have to comment. As beautiful as it looks in this picture, it's even more breathtaking in person! I love Grace's new direction, and that she's taking advantage of her painting background. I need to own her work!!!
Gera Scott Chandler ,
So delicate…. a lovely piece.
S. Conaway ,
It's so inspiring to see polymer reach this caliber and be integrated so beautifully into such refined metal work. Thank you, PCD, for featuring this!
Grace ,
Thanks so much for the kind words and attention to my work. Very much appreciated!
Sue Counselman ,
The effect in the leaves is really brilliant.