Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas

I always mention the Southwest School of Art when I am being interviewed, because this is the place were all the magic happened to me in 2006.

When I moved to live in San Antonio I was looking to do something I wanted to do for a long time, I was very happy to find out this beautiful city, San Antonio, had a wonderful school were I could take some art classes and in my case mostly Metal classes.

Since the first day I went to the school I knew this place will stay in my heart forever. The teachers and staff are so friendly and helpful and I felt very comfortable there.

Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in the arts education and offers different programs to more than 4000 adults, children and teens annually. The school offers classes and workshops taught by outstanding local, regional and national artists.

The school will offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree starting in the Fall of 2013.

Navarro Campus 

The Ursuline Campus of Southwest School of Art 

is now on the National Register of historic Places.

The Ursuline convent was established in 1851, when seven catholic nuns arrived in San Antonio to start San Antonio's first school for girls.

 Southwest School of Art Staff

Photo by Melanie Rush Davis

If you are ever in San Antonio, you have to come to Southwest School of Art and visit this beautiful place.

The school has a beautiful Gallery shop, Historic site and Museum, Exhibitions and a lunch Cafe.

Love and tolerance

I am sad Today to know of another kid being a victim of bullies.


I just can not understand why some kids can be so rude and hurt so much other kids just because they "are" different.


We as parents have to educate our kids to love and respect everyone without any judgment.
Tolerance has to be embraced by anyone, taking time to really know each other.
My wonderful son has been a victim of bullies since he was in elementary school because he has been considered by some kids to be strange or different. My son is very smart, but this does not mean he is "different".


The bullying has caused him a lot of pain and his self-esteem was affected.


We have given him a lot of love and help, to make him recover from all this and even though he is much better, sometimes he can not take it any more. I am always close to my son and talk a lot to him to reinforce how much he is loved and what a GREAT kid he is.


Please, lets all teach LOVE, RESPECT and TOLERANCE.


I want to share a poem my son wrote when he was 9 years old.


JUST BECAUSE I'M SMART
by Christian Amodio


Just because I'm smart
don't treat me different
don't call me names
Still, I am the same as you.


Just because I'm Smart
It doesn't mean I am a nerd
It doesn't mean you can be mean to me
It doesn't mean I am better or wise
Still ask me, because I may play with you.


Just because I'm smart
I am not better
I'm not worse
Just because I am smart....
I am the same AS YOU.

The journey is complete

I started to create this new piece almost 5 days ago. I knew this new journey will give me a lot of satisfaction since I draw my design.

My first drawing is just an idea of what I want to create. When I am in the process of making the piece and I start to see how it is developing, some changes are made to better fit my idea and what I want to transmit when I create my work.

 My first idea in making my pure silver heart was to make it 

flat and attach it with two rivets.

At the end I decided to make a dimensional silver heart with a flower, I made the flames of the heart with brass and on the back of the heart I hand formed a rose that will have a big place on my back design of the piece.

 I am very happy with how the piece looks. 

It really transmits my passion for what I do.

I always make something on the back of my pieces, I think the back is as important as the front. When I hand sculpted the rose on the back inside of my heart, I knew I will saw out a little window on my copper for the rose to show up.

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Southwest School of Art and Craft 2010 Gala in the Garden

I am very happy to be part of the group of artists that are participating this year at the 2010 Gala in the Garden in Southwest School of Art and Craft.
This wonderful event is organized every year at the Southwest School of Art and Craft featuring many works of art for sale donated in support of the school by noted local, regional and national artists.

My "MILAGRO HEART" will be for sale during the gala.

I am honored to participate in this gala because this is the school were I started my learning in metals. It was in this beautiful school were I found my real passion in life, next to my family.

The art sale preview will be held on Wednesday, October 6 2010. The Gala in the Garden will be on Thursday, October 7 2010 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm. 

RAD Pack number 6

Yesterday when I opened my sixth RAD pack, I found this little white tile with a Fleur-de-lys. The symbol in the tile was my inspiration to create my ring.

I used PMC3 (Pure silver metal clay and a LAB made Ruby to create my ring and I am very happy with the final result.

RAD pack number 5

Today I opened my fifth RAD pack and found this beautiful small coin.

I immediately knew what to do with it. 

I remember when I took my class with Bob Ebendorf  that I wanted to make something with a coin using the techniques I learned from him. This was the perfect opportunity !

 Here you have it !

My coin has a crown now, I think she need it one ! ;D

Hope you like it.

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2011

I have been honored to be included again in this wonderful calendar by Holly Gage.
41 Artists from around the world will be featuring their work in this beautiful calendar that represents Today's most innovative Metal Clay artists. 
The selection process was done by Holly Gage with the help of Robert Dancik, Julia Rai, Lisa Cain and Holly's apprentice Erin Meharg.
The calendar will be release at the end of October 2010.
A wonderful Christmas present idea !!! ;D