Christel Brumann

Christel Brumann

I was born in Berlin and grew up in Germany. Both of my parents had studied music and my father played at the Opera house in Berlin.
They wanted me to become a musician too, but I was always more attracted to drawing, painting and crafts. I believe that my musical talent helped me to learn languages, but I never was really good playing an Instrument. I lived in Italy for five years and consider it my second home. In Italy Art is everywhere. Living there inspired me a lot and I had a lot of artist friends. Even though I had to work to make a living all my life, I have always been creative and tried various mediums whenever I had time.

When I moved to Tucson, I went to the Gem and Mineral Show and was overwhelmed…I bought a lot of beads and started making jewelry. After a couple of basic classes, I moved to books and the Internet to learn. I enjoy the possibilities of beadwork a lot, always trying new techniques and materials and coming up with my own ideas. Especially I’m inspired by antique jewelry of the Romans and the Greeks. I also like Art Deco, the Edwardian Style or antique Russian styles.

I was a member of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild and its gallery for a couple of years. I’ve participated in a variety of shows in Tucson, like the Tucson Museum of Art show and the show at Harlow Gardens.

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