Lydia A Chojnacki's Gallery

Creating for me is as necessary as breathing. A part of me starts to die when I am unable to create. The challenge of taking colors, textures and design elements to produce something totally different is the spark that ignites my artistic flame.

  

My interest in jewelry started when I was teaching high school art. It was more less a hobby. Eventually, I started to use semi-precious and gem stones which made my pieces more sophisticated and elegant. I find the pieces I am producing currently reflect my environment. Having arrived to Hilton Head Island, SC from Chicago, IL in April of 2011, I immediately started incorporating shells, beach colors and the findings characteristic of marine life here on the island.