Artist's Statement

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="044085a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>DeVer Originals</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DeVer Originals"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> back to  <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DeVer Originals"><U><B>DeVer Originals</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="045d2e83.jpg"> <div> <B>Artist's Statement</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Artists Gallery"><U>Artist's Gallery</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2008 Show Calendar/Hosting Home Parties"><U>2008 Show Calendar/Hosting Home Parties</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Caring for Your Jewelry"><U>Caring for Your Jewelry</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information about Gemstones"><U>Information about Gemstones</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Your Satisfaction is Key..."><U>Your Satisfaction is Key...</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us/Mailing List"><U>Contact Us/Mailing List</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Artist Partners/Other Links"><U>Artist Partners/Other Links</U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="c5895400.jpg" border=0 width="149" height="320" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Cathedral Agate</B></div> <bR> <div>  <form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart"> <input type="hidden" name="business" value="stdever847@aol.com"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/view_cart.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!"> <input type="hidden" name="display" value="1"> </form>  </div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Artist's Statement</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>by Teresa DeVer</B></I></div> <bR> <div> I have always had an intense passion for the arts, and I enjoy nurturing this passion through many creative outlets.  I primarily work in two art forms - <I>wire sculpting and chain maille, </I>which are both ancient art forms using wire to hand-sculpt elegant and functional shapes and forms of artistic jewelry.  <I>Wire sculpting</I> was practiced by the Egyptians and Phoenicians over 5,000 years ago.  <I>Chain Maille </I>was developed to<I> </I>create pieces of armor - now used to create chains and other forms of jewelry.  These art forms diminished over the years but are now re-emerging as unique forms of jewelry art that provides the wearer with a functional piece of jewelry as well as a unique artistic treasure.  </div> <bR> <div> I began this journey of learning these arts primarily on my own - since then I have received training from the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts and I am a juried member of the International Wire Artists Guild - where I have received tons of advice and comraderie from fellow artists.  </div> <bR> <div> The passion and inspiration I experience working with wire and gemstones I accept as a gift from God.   Many of the gemstones I use in my wire creations are gemstones noted in the Bible.  It is fascinating to me these same stones here today have been here for thousands, and in some cases, millions of years.  I like to use these stones because they remind me of His everlasting, eternal presence in my life - He is the Alpha and the Omega - the beginning and the end.  </div> <bR> <div> Gemstones are used in the Bible frequently to describe beauty, strength and God's kingdom.   I refer to this line of my jewelry as Tabernacle Jewelry. Gemstones of the bible include:</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>                                                    Carnelian          Diamond          Amethyst     Topaz or Peridot</B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>                      Chrysolite         Moonstone     Beryl            Chrysoprase or Citrine</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Chalcedony          Pearl               Onyx          Jacinth or Amber</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Turquoise          Agate               Jasper          Sapphire or Lapis</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Ruby               Malachite          Quartz          Emerald or Garnet</B></I></div> <div>           </div> <div>  The following card accompanies every piece of <I><U>Tabernacle Jewelry</U></I>.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="760" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#EEEEEE > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 235 WIDTH="748"><div> <I><B><U>Jewelry That Serves As a Reminder of God's Love</U></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>This is a handcrafted DeVer Original Creation-made from gemstones and metals noted in the Bible.  Throughout the bible, gemstones and fine metals are referenced to describe God's first dwelling place (the Tabernacle), the beauty of heaven and as adornments on the Priest's breastplate.  God surrounds His dwelling places with absolute and profound beauty.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God provides a way for anyone who places their trust in Christ to enter into God's presence -  and provides the way for His Holy Spirit to enter into your heart.  May this unique piece  of jewelry, made with gemstones and metals noted in the bible, remind you that today, He sees YOU as infinitely beautiful and profoundly important- and that He desires to indwell the heart of every believer!                        May His presence and light shine through!        </B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Hebrews 10:19-22 </B></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Birthstone Pendants</U></B></I>: I also create special birthstone pendants either from synthetic or genuine gemstones which includes a prayer card for the receiver.  These pendants are appropriate gifts not only at birthday time but anytime, and make a great way to treat yourself as well!!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="750" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#CCFF99 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 153 WIDTH="738"><div> <I><B><U>Enjoy Your Birthstone Pendant</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Oh Lord, you know everything about me, you know my every thought.  You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest.  You know what I am going to say even before I say it.  You both precede and follow me.  You place your hand of blessing on my head.  If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me and your strength support me. You knit me together in my mother's womb, you saw me before I was born.  Your workmanship is marvelous!  Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex-lead me along the path of everlasting life.   Amen.     (based on Psalm 139, NLT)</I><I><B>   DeVer Originals</B></I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>If what you read here tugs at your heart, and you sense an emptiness that you cannot fill - perhaps this is God calling you to draw near to Him for the first time, or to return to Him following a period of separation.  Jesus calls to all who will listen - "Cast your cares on me...."  Listen to the voice that may be calling you.  Jesus says He is the answer - "the way, the truth and the life."  He certainly has been in my life.  If you desire more information about how Jesus can fill your life - go to any of the links below - OR open a bible and read the Gospel of John.  I would love to hear from you as well.  May the richness of God's glory be present in your life today and always.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://guidance.gospelcom.net/answer.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://guidance.gospelcom.net/answer.htm"><U><I><B>gospelcom.net</B></I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.greatcom.org/resources/whoisjesusorig/?src=www.ccci.org/wij/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greatcom.org/resources/whoisj"><U><I><B>Campus Crusade for Christ</B></I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.jewsforjesus.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.jewsforjesus.org"><U><I><B>Jews for Jesus</B></I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.needhim.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.needhim.org"><U><I><B>Need Him</B></I></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Jewelry that serves as a reminder </div> <div> of God's infinite love!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>