Authentic Occurrence " It's OK to become attached! " tm

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Janine

Designer / Artist & Owner ©

"What we can easily see is only a small percentage of what is possible. Imagination is having the vision to see what is just below the surface; to picture that which is essential, but invisible to the eye" - Unknown -

My name is Janine. I am the founder ofAuthentic Occurrence®. My private studio for creating wearable art. Here is just a little bit about how how I got started and where the path has lead me.

"To those that I have not yet had the pleasure to meet,

Welcome ! Thank You to All that continue to support and inspire me through the long journey..."

Born and raised in Bucks County Pennsylvania, as a child, I always had a devout interest in the arts both applied and appreciated. As a graduate of BCCC in 1984 I received an AS Degree in Fine Arts and a minor in Interior Design.

In August of 1984 I relocated to Key Largo, Fl and in 1999 I partnered with a friend/artist as an apprentice studying at a local shop in Islamorada.

It was here that I mastered my craft in jewelry design and applied technique.

By demonstrating my craft I have achieved many awards and have been recognized throughout the art community. I am a member of the NAPW, Homestead Art Club, The Southern Handcraft Society and have instructed classes for Michaels Art & Craft Stores.

As an accomplished artist and jewelry designer I have been selected to exhibit with many organizations, boutiques and attend various art & craft festivals in locations such as Key Largo, Florida Keys, Central Florida, Georgia,The Carolinas,Oregon and England,UK

Intrigued by crystal formations and mineral specimens, I continue my studies in gemology. While working within many facets of the travel industry I've been afforded the opportunity to collect and observe some of the most amazing specimens from around the world.

With a little help from Mother Nature and a passion for the arts, in 2000, I then moved on to incorporate all and a whole lot of love into what is now known today as Authentic Occurrence®.

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