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It probably involves a man pounding a red-hot piece of iron on an anvil.
But if you conjured up a statuesque blonde completing the same task, welcome to the 21st century and the studio of Jodie Bliss, Monument blacksmith and metal fabricator extraordinaire.
A tour of Bliss Studio and Gallery reveals a busy, in-demand blacksmith whoâll celebrate her 10th anniversary at the shop this fall.
Bliss is a native of Monument, where her mother owned High Country Feed and Tack and taught Bliss how to drive a forklift and âboss boys around.â
âI didnât have to break a stereotype in my head of women being unable to do anything,â the Cheyenne Mountain High School graduate said. âI had a strong mother.â
By Ernest Hamilton , Updated Apr 16, 2021 10:37 AM EDT
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Designers Bom Kim (L) and Liz Li walk the runway at the Academy Of Art University Spring 2016 Collections fashion show at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Randy Brooke/Getty Images for Academy of Art University)
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Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California does things differently than other art schools. Recognizing the need for students to gain real-world experience, the academy connects students with industry professionals. Students gain many benefits by interacting directly with professionals already working in their chosen industry like the opportunity to gain valuable feedback by completing real projects for existing clients of their partnership organizations.
Academy of Art University: The Subaru Project (Part 4) Bringing Design to Life
Over the past month, we have been documenting the Academy of Art University s Subaru Project, and in episode 4 of 6, the students are really beginning to make their designs come to life. This episode in particular is fascinating because we get to see the clay modeling stage of the designs, as well as working with digital models, interior architecture models, color and finishes, user interface and experience components, and more.
From the Academy of Art University: The teams have pitched their best ideas to Subaru, and are ready to refine, finalize, and implement their designs as a cohesive story. Students describe the challenges and surprises they have experienced while developing their storyboards, clay models, UX/UI, and advertising materials. A professional sculptor from Subaru’s studio visits and provides tips on how to bring a design to life.
Cambridge Data Gurus Join Hollywood Execs to Lead New Funding for Creatively, the Job Platform for Creatives
In less than a year, the startup s diverse community has grown to 125,000+ creatives and 650+ brands. The mission: Change how the world hires creatives and how creatives find work
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NEW YORK, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Creatively, the job platform for creatives, today announced a $5 million seed round led by Cambridge, Massachusetts-based
Link Ventures, joining Michael Eisner s Tornante Company and Shari Redstone s Advancit Capital as investors. Creatively will use the new round of financing primarily to expand its product and engineering team as well as its data capabilities.