Born in Elko, Nevada, and raised in this small town setting,
Steve has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After
29 years of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been
able to devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his
hobby of “rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he
located and claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said
in an interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic
jewelry techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured
artist in Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in
Elko. He has since participated in several shows at the Walt and
Sally Rosner Artisan Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of
the Artist Community of Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing
commissioned work for over twenty-five years preferring to work
with silver and turquoise as a medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve
says, "I am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed
piece of jewelry, whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m
constantly trying to expand my skills and knowledge and hope to
express my views with designs that represent rural Nevada and the
people who live there."
Steve has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After
29 years of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been
able to devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his
hobby of “rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he
located and claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said
in an interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic
jewelry techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured
artist in Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in
Elko. He has since participated in several shows at the Walt and
Sally Rosner Artisan Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of
the Artist Community of Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing
commissioned work for over twenty-five years preferring to work
with silver and turquoise as a medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve
says, "I am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed
piece of jewelry, whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m
constantly trying to expand my skills and knowledge and hope to
express my views with designs that represent rural Nevada and the
people who live there."
| To Contact Steve please call 775-754-6721 sfeasel@frontiernet.net |
Great Basin Area Artist
Steve Feasel
Steve Feasel
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carefully cuts out
patterns and makes
patterns and makes
necklaces, earrings
have a broken piece
necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd
and bracelets. He'd
be happy to create a
special keepsake for
you if you happen to
have a broken piece
of Grandma's china.
patterns and makes
patterns and makes
necklaces, earrings
have a broken piece
necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd
and bracelets. He'd
be happy to create a
special keepsake for
you if you happen to
have a broken piece
of Grandma's china.
| Elk Ivory and Silver Necklace |
| Silver and Turquoise Ring |
| Rainbow Topaz Ring |
| Elk Ivory and Silver Ring |
| Charcoal Cast Turquoise and Silver Necklace |
| Opal and Silver Ring |
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