RAVEN ROCKS GALLERY
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  • Artists
    • Helen Nind
    • Jon Smith
    • Kathleen Dodge DeHaven
    • Marcia Muchnick
    • Marcia Van Doren
    • Maria Ester Sund
    • Mary Ellen O'Connor
    • Roger White
    • Showcase Mosaics
  • Mary Jo
  • Windwalker
  • SHOP
    • Kathleen Dodge DeHaven
    • Windwalker - Native American Quotes
    • Windwalker - Prints
    • Windwalker - Ravens In Love Series
    • Windwalker - Cards
    • Mary Jo - Original Art Works
    • Mary Jo - Small Prints
    • Mary Jo - Prints
    • Mary Jo - Holiday Cards
    • Mary Jo - Cards



​Mary Ellen O'Connor
​Metalsmith - ​Willow Pond Studio

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My life as an artist has always been intertwined with my love of nature and wildlife. My rural studio is surrounded by forests, gardens, fields and ponds. Located on Whidbey Island, in Puget Sound,  salt water and snow covered mountains inspire me on a daily basis.
 
After earning a  BFA in Silversmithing from the School for American Crafts in Rochester, NY, I began my career as a metalsmith.
 
Over the years, I have developed several techniques that allow me to combine metal, nature and color.
 
One technique involves piercing sheet metal with a jeweler's saw, and adding hand colored resins. These resins are as tough as they are beautiful, which is critical when used in belt buckles. 
 
I also work with hammered copper or silver to create boxes, cuffs, and earrings. I add my beloved flowers and animals by gilding with 23K gold. I use my torch to create beautiful patinas.



Locaton: 110 N Highway 101, #1B, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 
​Contact: ravenrocks@whidbey.com
Hours: Thursday - Monday - 11am to 4pm, Sunday closed at 3pm
  • Welcome
  • News
  • About
  • Contact
  • Artists
    • Helen Nind
    • Jon Smith
    • Kathleen Dodge DeHaven
    • Marcia Muchnick
    • Marcia Van Doren
    • Maria Ester Sund
    • Mary Ellen O'Connor
    • Roger White
    • Showcase Mosaics
  • Mary Jo
  • Windwalker
  • SHOP
    • Kathleen Dodge DeHaven
    • Windwalker - Native American Quotes
    • Windwalker - Prints
    • Windwalker - Ravens In Love Series
    • Windwalker - Cards
    • Mary Jo - Original Art Works
    • Mary Jo - Small Prints
    • Mary Jo - Prints
    • Mary Jo - Holiday Cards
    • Mary Jo - Cards