Jill of All Trades - Greetings from 78666

[aLayman]

I'm so glad to be a part of this forum now.  I've browsed the topics before searching for ways to better my skills, but realized I would like to join in on the conversations and ask questions when I need to.

As the saying goes, "A Jack of all trades but the Master of none, is often better than a Master of one."

My name is April and I'm from San Marcos, Texas.   I started working with leather about 5 years ago.  I am self-taught after I inherited a very old Tandy Leather Starter Kit.  A very good friend who got me into leatherwork and she still mentors me from time to time.  And once I started I was hooked.  I sell what I make through Etsy and in local art markets, but I am in no way a master as I always feel (and know) there is much room for me to improve and grow.  

From leather I make all kinds of things: flask covers, pocket watch cases, masks, bags, wallets, and the occasional costume armor.  I also like to sculpt with polymer clay and drawing with charcoal.  In the day I work as a Graphic Designer and Print Tech in a Sign Shop.  

I've attached some of my work below, including a client that took a picture of a flask I made him in Pripyat.  The charcoal was a work in progress of my daughter.  And the back of a little dude I sculpted.  

If you're curious about more of what I've done you can find me on my website or on instagram.
websites: http://www.agrimmdesign.com
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrimmdesign/

 

[garypl]

Welcome April - I look forward to seeing more of your delightful creations!

Gary

[CutThumb]

The mask is great, I've made a couple of simple 'Robin' style ones but want to branch out. What gauge leather is it?

[Bob Blea]

Welcome, nice work!  Look forward to seeing more.

[tnhart78]

I went to your instagram page.  Lots of very nice work.  You're very talented.