Metalsmith Liz from WI

05/27/2026

Help! ⏳ Final push! ⏳
Voting for this round of the 2026 People’s Artist competition ends TOMORROW — May 28 at 7PM PDT — and I am currently sitting at #11 in my group. So incredibly close to the Top 10. 💜 If I stay at 11th, I’ll be eliminated from the competition 😬 and I’d really like to see where this could go.

So if you’ve been following along, cheering me on, or meaning to vote, now is the time. ‼️Every single vote helps push my jewelry work one step closer to the next round.

🗳️ Vote once every 24 hours at link in Bio or here 🔗: https://peoplesartist.org/2026/metalsmith-liz 💜Thank you!
Vote for Metalsmith Liz:

05/25/2026

I need to move into the Top 10 in my group to advance to the next round! I’m currently sitting in 11th.

Today your vote counts DOUBLE until 11pm Wisconsin time. 💜

If you could take a quick moment to vote and share, it would truly mean so much. Every single vote helps push me closer to the next round which concludes this Thursday evening!

Link:

I Transform Pieces Of The North Woods Into Fine Art Jewelry, Utilizing Precious Metals And Sapphires. I Am An Artist First, Then A Jeweler.

05/20/2026

Make voting for me a part of your daily routine ☕🗳️✨

🔥 Johnny Depp presents the People’s Artist Award 🥇
The only way for me to advance is through voting. So today is the PERFECT day to start your voting habit 🗳️ 💜 ☕️
For a limited time, all votes count DOUBLE (2x) until 11PM Wisconsin time. This includes both FREE daily votes and donation votes supporting the nonprofit & me.

One of the biggest ways you can help me continue moving forward in this competition is by coming back each day to cast your free vote. Every single vote truly adds up more than you know. The next round of - top 15 - is announced this Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7pm PDT. Let’s hope the stars align. 🤞

Thank you for supporting my jewelry, my art journey, and these incredible opportunities ahead ✨ It would be an honor to work with on a solo exhibition and with a write in their publication. Wow the winnings are big! is running this artist award right! From the bottom of my heart Thank You! 🙏

Vote here:
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/metalsmith-liz

💜 Metalsmith Liz

05/14/2026

Currently sitting at 17th with only about 9 hours left in this round of voting. 💜

I need to stay in the Top 20 in my group to continue forward, and every single vote truly matters right now. I really want to see where this could lead! 💫 If you have just a quick moment during your day, I would be incredibly grateful for your support in helping make this happen!

Vote here:
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/metalsmith-liz

Thank you for supporting independent artists, handmade work, and this wild jewelry journey I’ve been on for years. Every vote (Free or Paid) and every share truly helps. 💜 🙏 The People's Artist

05/12/2026

Vote for me! ✨peoplesartist.org/2026/metalsmith-liz

I don’t exactly have a video editor yet 😅 but I needed to get the word out!! (Reference the url above 👆 I said it wrong in video.)

To move on to the next round for The People's Artist , I need to place in the Top 20 of my group. Voting ends Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM Pacific Daylight Time.(Ope… and yes, I accidentally said Pacific Standard Time in the video 😂)

Every vote (Free or Paid) and share truly helps. Thank you all so much for cheering on my work and supporting this incredible opportunity. 💜

Also big THANK YOU to: Artforum The Art of Elysium and Colossal!

05/07/2026

VOTE DAILY ✨
Help me reach the Top 20
Voting Ends: May 14 • 7PM PDT

✨ I need your support, friends, collectors, and fellow art lovers! ✨

I’ve entered The People's Artist, a competition created by Johnny Depp and his partners to help support and celebrate creative voices.

My work is currently sitting in 31st place. Only the Top 20 artists move on to the next round.

That means every single vote truly matters right now.

🗳 You can vote once per day now through May 14 at 7PM PDT by visiting my People’s Artist profile:

Vote for Metalsmith Liz 👩‍💻: https://peoplesartist.org/2026/metalsmith-liz

If selected, the finalist award includes:
✨ $25,000
✨ A feature in Artforum magazine
✨ A gallery exhibition with The Art of Elysium

As many of you know, I’ve spent years refining my jewelry practice through hand-carving, casting, and stone setting inspired by birch bark and natural forms. Opportunities like this can genuinely change the trajectory of an artist’s career.

Thank you for believing in my work and helping independent artists continue creating. 💜

Thank you!

05/05/2026

“Mountain Pirate Gold”

Where raw nature meets unapologetic luxury.
Birch bark transformed, cast in gold.

Submitted this weekend to Ring, Vol. 2. Currently under consideration for this international publication by Hoaki Books spotlighting contemporary jewelry.

Turning up the heat. 🔥

Notes:
Grateful to our private client for lending this ring for the photoshoot and opportunity.

Photographer’s Name: Gabriela Flores
Photo Editor: Lynn Design Co.

03/22/2026

STOP—new business cards in the house 🚪🔥What? What?

Metalsmith Liz is up to something… 👀

Birch Bark Jewelry has been off the market for years, while Liz’s work hit international stages…

And now?

Yeah… something’s coming.

Stay tuned. We’ll be shedding light on it soon.

(Last slide: Orie 🐶 is giving side-eye because she doesn’t like the suspense 😒) ✌️

03/16/2026

Hey folks in the jewelry world and beyond! Today I want to give a shout-out to an amazing nonprofit that has supported so many of us in the field over the years.

The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) is a true connector of creators, ideas, and opportunities within the jewelry and metals community. Their commitment to thoughtful dialogue, professional development, and the sharing of knowledge across our field continues to strengthen and inspire our industry.

I recently had the chance to connect with Executive Director Brienne Rosner and her team at SNAG @ Tucson in February. I’m always impressed by the variety of programming they bring to the table (in-person and virtual) and how intentionally they create spaces for learning, conversation, and community.

Just wanted to share the love today! 💖

If you’re interested in contemporary jewelry and metals, I highly recommend checking them out:
🔗: https://snagmetalsmith.org/

03/10/2026

A thought I’ve been sitting with lately…

When athletes compete in the Olympics, their uniforms and promotional material carry sponsors who believe in them and their work.

When artists exhibit internationally, our names are listed beside our countries too. In many ways, that is our version of the Olympics.

This year I am preparing a new piece that could go to Venice Design Week, inspired by the mysterious beauty, life grit, and elegance of the Venetian carnival world. The work is currently in progress, and I’m excited to share a glimpse.

Here is the brooch when it was first birthed from its water casting process. Signature added.

This all has me thinking about something I’d love to see more of in the arts: artist sponsorships. Partnerships where businesses champion creative work and become part of the story when that artwork travels internationally.

When I show work abroad, I represent not only myself, but also Wisconsin and the USA.

If a business or organization ever wanted to partner with Metalsmith Liz on opportunities like this, I’d welcome the conversation. Leading a hand makes us all stronger.

For now—back to the bench. Venezia is calling.