Pippit Carlington has been creating art ever since she was old enough to pick up a paintbrush. At age 5 she was composing songs on the piano; teaching herself to play by ear. She often found herself re-designing things she saw around her. In 6th grade she constructed the class mascot; a 4 foot-tall owl sculpted out of paper mache. In junior high she began selling various art items she had made. Over the years Pippit went on to receive formal art training at Callenwolde Center for the Arts, The Atlanta College of Art, and Atlanta Jeweler's School and Studios. Pippit works in several mediums: acrylics, watercolor, drawing, clay sculpture, and jewelry. A multicultural influence is evident in her work reflecting a diverse heritage of Iroquois Indian, Hawaiian, Russian, Jewish, and French Canadian. Pippit is strongly influenced by nature, political and social issues, and uses her art to educate the public.Pippit has become involved in a number of volunteer efforts; including providing online support and treatment information to people with autoimmune diseases, and has donated art items to benefit the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
"Fall Finery", a Carnelian and Serpentine Necklace (pictured above), is accented with Vermeil beads and a lovely Carved Carnelian Leaf, typifies Pippit's love of nature. The colors chosen compliment the season and the gemstones have been carefully chosen for their luster and overall quality.
The necklace measures 18" in length and can be purchased from her Etsy shop (http://giftbearer.etsy.com/) for $130 USD.
