MBZmetalsmith AZ

Metalsmithing Nature loving Mom to amazing talented son and two adored rescue dogs...showing her stuff and speaking her mind. That's about it

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One of my drawings last week for the #30daydrawingchallenge - the image - my neighbor’s white shed in his yard from the alleyway #pencildrawing using a bit of color accents with simple #coloredpencil on toned paper. #tucsonart #landscapelovers #southwestart #drawingsketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvMYz2LUQB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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In memory of my sweet uncle Charlie Cobb, who passed away last month, at home, surrounded by his loving family. JMLC ❤️ CC #coupleportrait #pencildrawing #portraitdrawing #memorialart #lovingcouple https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps6RBjyP2x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#coloredpencil study for a composition I’m planning to paint soon… I haven’t used colored pencils in many many years, but today I just needed to see this #drawing in color. I’m participating in a 30 day #drawingchallenge with fellow students of #masteringcomposition30daychallenge class ( which just finished last week) I definitely experienced a big shift in my #drawingskills and I’m grateful to @ianrobertsartist for his excellent teaching! Many holes in my art school education have been filled- stuff I never knew was missing! #landscapedrawing #arizonaart #tucsonart #tucsonartist (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpizww8SdqP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#arizonacardinals are out and about in midtown #tucson- this was an encounter with an adult male #bird and two juveniles- they didn’t seem to be fighting… maybe flying lessons? 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m not a #birder but I always notice these bright scarlet birds - the colors really pop in our bare spring trees. Cardinals and our other bright red native bird, the Vermillion flycatcher are a sure #signofspring for the #sonorandesert #mothernaturesbeauty #birdsarentreal or are they? (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbmJy5rNl1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The collection of #handmade #oneofakind #bracelets that I currently have for sale- each piece is handmade, (by my hands) #mixedmetalsjewelry strung on #leather. Prices on request. (via DM) Own a piece of portable #artjewelry -beautiful and totally unique #designerjewelry #metalsmith #jeweleryartist #tucsonartist (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpZJBMMOQ2y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#yumasymposium is all about making new friends and connecting with fellow creatives… shout out to our new friends Dave, Tom, Randy plus Gordon and Christina (not pictured) It was delightful to meet you! We look forward to next year’s reunion 🌵 #artists #creativepeople #metalsmiths #artteachers (at Yuma, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLHMFFJTf9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Home from our adventure across the desert…Tired but inspired and happy, we Shine on! #yumasymposium #tucsonartists #creativespirits https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJqtJJLCg0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Home from our adventure across the desert…Tired but inspired and happy, we Shine on! #yumasymposium #tucsonartists #creativespirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJp5zhrjF_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wonderful to spend the weekend at the #yumasymposium with @cosmo_bz and @notjustgem_ (oh… Miss Piepie too, of course) I’m so glad to be able to bring my young creatives to the wonderful #creativecommunity that happens yearly in Yuma Arizona, “where the elite meet”! Love these two so much!! #arizonaartists (at Yuma, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJYh-Pv5sO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This one’s for the fantastic mob of creatives that will be descending on #yumaarizona this weekend for the 44th annual @yumasymposium - a weekend of celebration and connecting with fellow creatives from near and far. #oilpainting is of the back entrance to #lutescasino , the first place we all meet up before the visiting artist programs and demos begin. Titled “GATEWAY TO THE SYMPOSIUM” 11x14” #oilonpanel (cradled panel) #landscapepainting #arizonaart #tucsonartist #maureenbrusazappellini #realismart This piece will be available at the #yumasymposium silent auction benefit. https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-6UJ_PwHl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Behind the Gulch, Bisbee AZ 2023 #oilpainting #landscape I took the image last summer on a short visit to that funky old #miningtown #bisbee #arizona - where I lived for the first year that I moved west from Boston (early 90’s) it’s a great little #arttown in southeastern AZ… I highly recommend it for day trippers and tourists who want to get a real “ National Geographic “ type of experience. Remember to bring your walking shoes and get ready to step up ( and down) Bisbee is built in #tombstonecanyon and it’s the home of the thousands steps race. #stairway #oldwest #oilonpanel #maureenbrusazappellini #smfabostonalumni https://www.instagram.com/p/CovqdmBvA8w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Behind the Gulch, Bisbee AZ 2023 #oilpainting #landscape I took the image last summer on a short visit to that funky old #miningtown #bisbee #arizona - where I lived for the first year that I moved west from Boston (early 90’s) it’s a great little #arttown in southeastern AZ… I highly recommend it for day trippers and tourists who want to get a real “ National Geographic “ type of experience. Remember to bring your walking shoes and get ready to step up ( and down) Bisbee is built in #tombstonecanyon and it’s the home of the thousands steps race. #stairway #oldwest #oilonpanel #maureenbrusazappellini #smfabostonalumni https://www.instagram.com/p/CovqPQQP6bb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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SNOW IN #TUCSON #ARIZONA !! it does occasionally happen… when #hellfreezesover #onceinabluemoon #dryheat #arizonalandscape (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CordpRwuV2j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Productive weekend of studio work! I Just finished making these twelve #opalrings for the #gemstone dealer that I do piecework for… rush order, just in time for the #gjxtucson which starts soon!! (I’m not selling these BTW- if you want them, they will be finished and for sale at Dowdy #opal at the gem show…wholesale to the trade) I #lovemyjob❤️ #goldsmith #jeweler #tucsonartist #needmanicure (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnvnlmsLkBO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Heading to my #studio with my little b!tches❤️ #tucsonartist #metalsmith #painter I know I found the “ right” job, when I even do it on my “days off” #dowhatyoulove #makebeautifulthings (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CniGNnrSWOj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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First painting of 2023- “Sky Candy” - the original image is from a dramatic #sunset of a couple of days ago here in central #Tucson . One of my resolutions is to do faster, looser #brushwork and to stop painting before I get picky and tight ( before my jeweler brain steps in and takes over) 11”x14” #oilpainting #smfabostonalum #tucsonartist #southwestsunset #skyporn #maureenbrusazappellini (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CncpIaQSC50/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#happynewyear everyone! #Ganesh wishes you a removal of obstacles and the embrace of success in your #creativeendeavors of 2023 (and beyond). This little #oilpainting was a piece I gifted for a dear family friend , (they sail with their boat Ganesh.) who kindly hosted our son for a beautiful Christmas celebration in Rome. The small size of the #painting was with the hope that it could find a place on their boat as they continue on their adventures… the #hindudietyganesha is typically depicted with symbolism such as a broken tusk ( he is the patron of letters- the tusk tip is used as a writing implement) a big round belly ( the earth) a curled trunk ( curled left symbolism of success curled right symbolism of enlightenment) and a painted #lotusflower (the purity and divine energy of life) #symbolicpainting #elephant #maureenbrusazappellini (at Tucson, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5IEzuvzpm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=