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Inspiration

Some Beauty From the Gardens
10 Jul 2019

Some Beauty From the Gardens

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Lifestyle, Travel | 0

I enjoy going to gardens pretty much all seasons, especially where they have wide varieties of plants combined with interesting architecture. This time I’m sharing some pictures I took from Gardens by the Bay Singapore. Nature & architecture Love the … Continued

How to Doodle a New Logo
22 Apr 2019

How to Doodle a New Logo

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle | 0

If you are my newsletter subscriber or you’ve read my previous blog posts, you might have noticed that I’ve been working on updating my online studio. Oh, it’s still a lot of work to do, and as much as I’d … Continued

Calligraphy, Online Studio, and Everything in Between
31 Jan 2019

Calligraphy, Online Studio, and Everything in Between

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Travel | 0

That’s it, the first month of the year! Whether you have any specific plans for the year or let things flow, I’m sure you always have plenty to do, and I wish you all the best :) Calligraphy This year … Continued

Visiting ‘Eligiuksen Perilliset’ Jewelry Exhibition
19 Nov 2018

Visiting ‘Eligiuksen Perilliset’ Jewelry Exhibition

by Swatantri | posted in: Finland, Inspiration, Jewelry, Travel | 0

Where did time go? A lot of things happened since the beginning of summer that took much of my time and energy. However I’m all the time busy designing and creating jewelry, as well as continuing my other projects in … Continued

Where (Not) to Search for Inspiration
12 Apr 2018

Where (Not) to Search for Inspiration

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle | 2

This month 12 years ago, I started my metal clay studio. Wow. The first time I came across silver clay online I even hesitated with this ‘clay that becomes silver’. Good thing the next day I revisited the website to … Continued

Winter & Spring Updates
25 Mar 2018

Winter & Spring Updates

by Swatantri | posted in: Helsinki, Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Travel | 0

The days are getting lighter again here in Helsinki, which means more daylight for painting, jewelry making and other handwork I’m doing. Yay! I haven’t written much here, however I’ve been working on different kind of creations, as well as … Continued

Bella Italia, One More Time
12 Sep 2017

Bella Italia, One More Time

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Travel | 0

I had a fabulous time in Italy, and as they say a picture paints a thousand words, so here are the pictures from my classes at Hobbyland in Milan, as well my trip exploring beautiful places in Italy.    Somewhere … Continued

The Chronicle of the Rectangles
7 Aug 2017

The Chronicle of the Rectangles

by Swatantri | posted in: Helsinki, Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Travel | 2

My jewelry #DoPositive has won the Award of Excellence from Silver Accessories Contest in Japan. I’m deeply grateful for the winning and for completing this piece :) Technically it’s one of the most elaborate jewelry I’ve ever made, and design-wise … Continued

From my Studio: Silver & Amethyst Pendant
5 Jul 2017

From my Studio: Silver & Amethyst Pendant

by Swatantri | posted in: Inspiration, Jewelry | 2

I’ve been busy with different projects and traveling, and now the other half of the year has started! Soon in this July will be my jewelry classes in Milano. The first one, a 3-day New Mokume Gane (NMG) Certification class … Continued

Spring & Upcoming Jewelry Classes in Summer
6 Apr 2017

Spring & Upcoming Jewelry Classes in Summer

by Swatantri | posted in: Helsinki, Inspiration, Jewelry, Lifestyle | 0

April is associated with the blooming cherry trees, the green grass and Easter bunny, the blossoming nature. Well, in Helsinki just a few days ago soft snow still fell in the morning two days in a row. Yesterday I made … Continued

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Astari G. Swatantri
Artist & Designer

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