Lynne Wiencek,
Port Austin, MI
lynne@whimoriginals.com
POB 728
Port Austin, MI, 48467
Media:
JEWELRY:Silver, Copper, gemstones, crystal, glass, lampworked glass, and ceramic.
MOSAICS: Primarily glass tiles for indoor pieces, stone, ceramic, glass, wood, copper for outdoor pieces.
I have always loved art. I started out in drawing and made a very long journey to what I am doing today. I permanantly moved up to Port Austin oh,...I would say about five years ago now.
Before Port Austin, I was a art and computer graphics teacher in Southfield Michigan. I taught Middle School and loved it. The kids at that age are just so much fun. I still miss it to this day. I taught for 11 years and then moved into a career in Project Management for software companies. I managed large software, and hardware installations all over the country. I spent pretty much 10 years living in hotels and airplanes...and guess what I loved that also!
My last contract ended and before I began looking for another, my parents became ill, I came to Port Austin to help. After a little while I realized I needed to keep myself busy....Port Austin is a beautiful town, but just a bit quieter than living in hotels and shuttling around the country on a regular basis.
I began making jewelry to fill time at first, and to create pieces that I really wanted to wear. My intrest has grown over the years. I started creating beaded jewelry and still love beads to this day. I then moved into creating mosaic furntiture and home decor, and once again fell in love. I actually have found I have a bit of a short attention span and find moving from one medium to another keeps the intrest and inspiration flowing. So with that in mind I have now moved into metals. Creating with sterling silver, copper, and incorporating my beads and gemstones as I go along.
The very first retail market for my pieces was Lisa's Loft of Port Austin, MI. The store was opening and I decided to give it a shot and approach the owner Lisa Heins. Well, over the years Lisa has become a wonderful friend and a terrific retail venue for my jewelry.
You can find me almost every Staurday at the Port Austin Farmer's Market, or come visit my studio during the Thumb Studio Art Tour or at the Thumb Arts Guild Labor Day Show. Check out my What's happening page for any additional show information.
Bill Diller - wonderful photographer! and a friend
