THERESA D. ABELEW
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While my public work has mainly been jewelry based, I do have other artistic interests as well. Here is a small mix of assignments while in undergrad, and self-directed work. And if you scroll far enough, you'll find some of my signature jewelry work here as well.  

Drawings

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Master copy: Artemisia Gentileshi
"Judith Slaying Holofernes" (1620)


   Graphite
​   18" x 18"

   Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019

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3 Miles from...

   Charcoal & paper
​   24" x 18"

   Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019

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Prelude to Murder... or Awake Past Bedtime?

   Charcoal 
​   18" x 24"

   Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019

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Obsessive Shower

   Charcoal & graphite 
​   22" x 30"

   Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019

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What Do You Dream About?

   Charcoal
​   24" x 18"

   Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019

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Yorrick of Redwall

   Graphite 
​   24" x 18"

   Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018

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Ancient Notes
   Graphite
​   24" x 18"

  Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018

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Conjuring
   Charcoal
​   30" x 22"

  Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018

Additional drawings and sketches
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Printmaking

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F-Bomb

   Color-reduction linoprint
​   11" x 9"

 Printmaking class: Fall 2018

Additional Printmaking class work (Fall 2018)
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Painting

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Burning Bridges

   Acrylic paint
​   24" x 18"

  Painting class: Spring 2019

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Don't you wish there was more? 

   Acrylic paint
​   16" x 20"

  Painting class: Spring 2019

(right & center) additional Painting class work (Spring 2019)      •     (right) 2D class work (Fall 2018)
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Ceramics

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Probably Poison
   Clay & glaze
​   5" (h) x 5.25" (w) x 3.75" (d)

  Ceramics class: Fall 2019

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Ceramic Anansi Knot
   Clay & velvet glaze
​   14.75" (h) x 13.75" (w) x 5" (d)

  Ceramics class: Fall 2019


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   Based off my original chain mail design.
​   First published in "Wirework" Fall 2011 (below)
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Jewelry

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Book: "Play with Chain Mail"
   A step-by-step guide to master four classic weaves: Rosettes, Box/Byzantine, European 4-in-1, and Helm. Learn each classic weave, and then explore further by completing several original variations. Over 20 chain mail projects in all, using only 10 different sizes of jump rings. 
   Created all original jewelry designs, written instructions, and shot most process photos. 10.75" x 8.25" • 96 pages


  Self-directed work: ​published April 2016
                                      [ISBN 978-162700-172-4]

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Lotus Necklace
   Copper and anodized aluminum jump rings
​   lotus focal 1.5" (h) x 3" (w) x .75" (d)
   length with chain 21"

  Self-directed work: ​2015

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Scale Mail Rosettes Bracelet
   Anodized aluminum scales & aluminum jump rings
​   8.25" (l) x 1.25 (w) x 0.25"(d)

  Self-directed work: 2015

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Anansi Knot Set
   Aluminum and anodized aluminum  jump rings
​   pendant: 1.625" (l) x 0.75" (w) x 0.33" (d)
   earrings: 2" (l) x 0.75" (w) x 0.33" (d)
   bracelet: 7.5" (l) x 0.5" (w) x 0.33" (d)
 
   Self-directed work: pattern originally developed in 2010
   First published in "Wirework" Fall 2011 (below)
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Book: "Absolute Beginners Guide: Jewelry making with Resin"
   Everything you need to know to get started working with resin. Move beyond bezels, and employ simple tools and materials easily purchased at your local hardware store to create over 20 resin jewelry projects. 
   Created all original jewelry designs, written instructions, and shot most process photos. 10.75" x 8.25" • 96 pages


  Self-directed work: ​published May 2017
                                      [ISBN 978-162700-102-2]

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Threaded Washer Bracelet
   Fiber washers, resin, cotton thread & jump rings
​   8.25" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.375" (d)

  Self-directed work: ​2016

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Retro Targets Pendant
   paper, resin & copper and anodized aluminum jump rings
​   pendant: 1.5" (l) x 1" (w) x 0.5" (d) 
   length with chain 21"

  Self-directed work: ​2016

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Textured Latch-back Earrings
   Sterling silver & fine silver
​   2" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.375" (d)

   Self-directed work: ​Summer 2014
   First published in "Essential Techniques:
​   Making Metal Jewelry" Fall 2014 (below)
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Paper Challenge Set
   Paper, resin, copper, fine silver & ear wires
​   ​pendant: 1.75" (l) x 1.375" (w) x 0.5" (d)
   earrings: 2.75" (l) x 0.25" (w) x 0.125" (d)
   
​   Self-directed work: 
​2013

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Troubled Waters Pendant
   Wood, copper, resin, powdered mica & glow dyes
​   3.375" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.5" (d)

  Self-directed work: Spring 2017
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