Artist’s name: Jaclyn Altieri Murphy
Business name: LuniacStyle
Location: Rhode Island
Etsy shop: www.luniacstyle.etsy.com

Website: www.luniacstyle.com

Blog: www.luniacstyle.wordpress.com

Twitter: Luniacstyle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Luniac-Style-Accessories-for-Fabulous-Women/96726...

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1. Tell us about your work – My business is focused on making the world a little more colorful, fun and unique. I hand make all of the jewelry and accessories in my shop. Each piece is made with love and with the intention to make women stand out and feel amazing. 

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2. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter? I have always been in love with creating, and keeping my hands busy. Luniacstyle came about because it was something I “needed” to do and not just something I really liked to do. I was a social worker for 8 years and loved it, but I felt like I was always looking for something else. I wanted to take my craft to the next level but wasn’t quite sure how. I took a leap a little over a year ago, and went full fledge into jewelry and accessory creating. It’s literally been a dream come true. 

3. Where do you draw your inspiration? I get inspiration from the colorful world we live in. The passion I have inside that drives me to keep pushing, and keep creating. Music, celebrity icons (I LOVE BEYONCE AND JAY Z), and dreams coming true. My dreams of living the life I want to live versus the life I felt I had to live (this is probably the BIGGEST motivator of all)!

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4. What’s your favorite item to make? I go through phases. But currently I am completely in LOVE with making my mix and match Turbands. I love the fabric choices of different patterns, and bright happy colors. 

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5. What’s your best seller? It depends. This also goes in phases. My rings are a great seller, and people seem to really love them. But currently and especially at Style Week Providence, my turbands were a huge hit! 

6. How long have you been in Rhode Island? I’ve lived and Rhode Island for most of my life, with a few short stints of leaving to live in Boston for college, and St. Thomas (USVI) (because I wanted to live in a summertime climate all year round. 

7. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island? I love the summertime in RI. I love the Italian food, the amazing history and culture here, my family, and being able to be just a few short minutes away from any place you want to be. Besides the wintertime, Rhode Island is by far the most amazing place to live. 

8. Please include anything else you’d like to add: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. Persevere, persevere, persevere!!! 
xo
Jaclyn