Abby Rose Bettencourt

I have always been a creator. Born in California, to a creative mother whom always had multiple artsy projects happening simultaneously. We did everything from playing with polymer clay to knitting, enriching our lives and the home around us. 

Every career I’ve pursued felt like I was swimming against the current. As I grew, I realized that I didn't need to rely on my relationships or others' ideals to define what I could and should be. Only embracing life as an artist has allowed me to finally feel confident, calm, proud, free, and true. It's been a practice to reveal myself, to myself and to others.

I enjoy working with a variety of media-- always hoping to discover new creative potential while honoring a principle emphasizing that the more diversity you learn the richer you are. I'll jump from watercolors, to metalwork, to fiber, to oils. They all need different approaches and they all have different freedoms and limitations. My current concentration is in small-scale metal fabrication. Jewelry design is rather unique, how the canvas is a living, breathing person. I love how it can turn my creative energy into someone else's self-expression. I want my art to spark connections & conversations and I think jewelry is the perfect way to do just that.

Warm regards,

Abby Rose Bettencourt