Ela vive em Atenas, na Grécia, um dos países mais cheios de história que eu tanto gostaria de visitar um dia. Ela gosta de rir, adora gatos e cria uma linha de joalharia orgânica e delicada inspirada na natureza, no amor e no mar... apresento-vos Nafsika!
>> E para além de ficarem a conhecer melhor o processo de trabalho desta artista, habilitem-se a ganhar uma das suas criações num fantástico giveaway... Leiam até ao final para saber como participar e boa sorte!
>> E para além de ficarem a conhecer melhor o processo de trabalho desta artista, habilitem-se a ganhar uma das suas criações num fantástico giveaway... Leiam até ao final para saber como participar e boa sorte!
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She lives in Athens, Greece, a country rich in History that I really wish to visit one day. She enjoys a good laughter, loves cats and creates an organic and delicate line of jewelry inspired in nature, love and the sea... I present you Nafsika!
>> And besides getting to know better the working process of this artist, you have the chance of winning one of her lovely creations in an amazing giveaway... Read until the end to know how to enter and good luck!
>> And besides getting to know better the working process of this artist, you have the chance of winning one of her lovely creations in an amazing giveaway... Read until the end to know how to enter and good luck!
Nafsika
Tell us...
1. who is Nafsika?
Hello, I am Nafsika. Born and raised in Athens, Greece. Named after a heroine of the Odyssey. I talk loud, laugh hard and cry easily. I love animals (especially cats), nature and art supplies. I make jewelry.
2. have you become what you wanted to be when you grew up?
When I was a kid I wanted to become an Astronaut or a Detective... So no I haven't :)
On the other hand I was always making stuff and my favorite past time was drawing.
3. what inspires you to create?
Nature is what inspires me the most. A walk in a forest or a beach, provides me with little treasures and invaluable stimuli. I love collecting seeds and flowers and in the summer time I spend quite a lot of time picking pebbles and sea shells from the beach.
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4. your artistic media of choice.
To create my jewelry I use the lost wax method. It's an ancient process dating back to ancient Greece. I love it because it's versatile and allows me to make items with great detail. I also love photography but I have neglected it for some time due to lack of time.
5. the favorite corner of your workspace.
My workshop is a small spare room of our house which I have transformed into a workshop. My favorite part of it is my work bench. It where I spend most of my free time.
6. a day at work.
A day at work is full. I wake up at 7:30, after breakfast I check my orders, answer emails and if there is time I take some pictures of my jewelry. Then I am off to my office job. I return home at 6 and at about 7 I start working on my orders or making new things. After that I am yet again online to do some social networking and check my etsy shop.
7. a business tip.
Work hard. Don't give up at times of low inspiration. Just be persistent. If you are facing a low season sales wise, try new things, create some more and spend some time reading on tips to become better at promoting your creations.
8. an advice to your younger you.
I would advise me to believe more in my self and my art and not waste time at things I didn't like. Also not to worry so much!
9. a plan to the future.
Be healthy, be content and keep doing jewelry.
Let us know...
10. a personality that influences you.
The person that has influenced me a lot in my life was my grandmother. She believed in me and supported my decisions. She has passed away many years ago but I am still influenced by her life and the things she taught me.
11. a book you think everyone should read.
It's a bit of a cliche really but I would have to say The Little Prince . It's my all time favorite.
12. an unforgettable movie.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
13. a city to fall in love with.
I am in love with the city I live in, Athens. It has so many interesting places to visit, little shops with pretty much everything you might wish and so much history!
14. a favorite food and drink.
My favorite food is stuffed tomatoes with rice accompanied by feta cheese. My favorite drink is water... nothing compares to it!
15. a guilty pleasure.
Ice cream....any time of the year... almost every flavor!
giveaway time!
This is the time to get to know your prize!
It's the Pine Cone necklace, featuring a tiny pine cone pendant in sterling silver, hanging from a plastic plated steel cord. This lovely piece was created using the lost wax technique, one of the most ancient ways to create jewelry, and is evaluated in $32. Click here to see more photos and check out all the details.
So... what do you have to do?
+ just leave a comment bellow!
+ you can have an extra chance to win by becoming a facebook fan of {the interview series}...
+ ... and you can have a second extra chance to win by becoming a facebook fan of Nafsika Jewelry.
Please, don't forget to let me know if you're a fan in your comment bellow so it can count for the giveaway, otherwise I will miss it.
The lucky winner will be announced on wednesday, June 5th, and contacted by email, so don't forget to also leave your name and contact. Good luck!
