Barb Cohan-Saavedra

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, but longing for México!

About Me:

I am, above all, a multi-tasker. My dad was a manufacturing jeweler for more than 50 years but would never let me go into the business. So, I became a lawyer and have been practicing for more than 30 years. I also run a Mexican-French fine dining restaurant with my DH, a supremely talented chef. I make all the desserts and work at the restaurant on weekends. But my passions are designing jewelry and making glass beads in the torch. I hate when my day job(s) keep me out of the studio. Sometimes, I even sleep!

Gender:

Gal

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Supporter, Shopper

(Designers only) I create:

Glass beads, which I incorporate into jewelry that I design and handcraft. I create one of a kind artisan jewelry using not only my own beads but also the many beads that I bought from other artists before I learned how to make my own. I have recently taken classes in metalsmithing and PMC (precious metal clay) and will soon begin to incorporate these techniques into my work as well.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Consignment

(Designers only) My work is sold at:

my website and in my restaurant. I haven't had the time to market it elsewhere although I intend to do so if I ever come up for air.

Website:

http://www.barbcohan.com

Favorite Designers/Artists:

OMG, there are too many to list and I wouldn't want to omit anyone...

Favorite Music/Musicians:

classical, opera, blues, mariachis (I love to sing rancheras), and '60s rock and roll!

Favorite TV Show & Movies:

On TV (which I rarely watch): 24. Ace of Cakes. Keith Olbermann on MSNBC. Bill Maher. Letterman.
Movies: Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate). ¡Qué viva México! (1931, in Russian w/Spanish subtitles). Revenge. LOTR (I won't say how many times I read all 4 books back in the 1970s).