Amitie
Stoneware ceramic vases hand built and painted with black and white underglaze
Mountain View
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Amitie
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Between Winter Oranges & Springtime Blossoms
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Birch trees in Yosemite
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Blue irises
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Bracelet
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Clutch
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Convertible glass tile necklace/bracelet
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Curiosities
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Dangling Orb Pendant
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Earrings
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Fancy clutches for any occasion or cosmetic bag
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Front Porch Garden
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Golden Gate bridge. San Francisco.
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Golden Hour on the Sea
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Golden time
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Golden Time II
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Guardian
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Handcrafted with vintage ephemera picture frames
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Hat made of natural suede. Also available in deni
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Jacket kimono style with cranes collage using vint
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Just the two of us
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Korean Spring Platter
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Lafontaine Turnaround
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Laser-cut wood and leather bag
Kathleen Bonte
Kathy Bonte is a Mountain View, CA designer, maker, educator and entrepreneur who loves the challenge of turning reclaimed materials into fashionable objects. With several decades of Art Direction, Creative Direction and Graphic Design under her belt, she turned her focus to wearable art and launched YellowRose in the fall of 2016. With a focus on both sustainability and accessibility, she applies her eco-alchemy to a variety of materials, including up-cycled metal, cast-off zippers, glass tile and a plethora of leather and textile swatches discarded by the interior design community. Influenced by Art Deco, Art Nouveau and post-modern geometry, her lightweight handcrafted pieces juxtapose a feminine sensibility with a bold, modern edge.
Her work has been featured at several Bay Area artisan and holiday fairs, including Art in the Park in downtown Los Altos, the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and retail establishments including Shady Lane Gallery in Menlo Park, CA.
When not giving reclaimed materials a second life in her Mountain View studio, Kathy enjoys inspiring the next generation of artists and makers through her 3DKids Academy program in Bay Area schools. (www.3DKids.academy)
She is also an enthusiastic supporter and current Board Chair of the Silicon Valley non-profit Fabmo, which diverts discarded designer materials from the landfill and einspires creative reuse. She credits FabMo for the inspiration to launch YellowRose and remains immensely grateful to them for supplying much of the material she uses in her creations.
Email: kathy@yellowrose.design
Website: www.yellowrose.design
Instagram: yellowroseaccessories
Facebook: yellowrosedesign
Silicon Valley Open Studio Location
May 10 - 11: Site# 144
1423 Ranchita Dr, Los Altos
May 17 - 18: Site# 112
419 Cherry Ave, Los Altos
Kathleen Bonte
Site: 144
1423 Ranchita Dr
Los Altos
Site: 144
1423 Ranchita Dr
Los Altos
Kathleen Bonte
Site: 112
419 Cherry Ave
Los Altos
Site: 112
419 Cherry Ave
Los Altos
Between Winter Oranges & Springtime Blossoms
Acrylic and mixed media including minerals and metallics on gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges.
Birch trees in Yosemite
Original watercolor representing a view of birch trees in the Yosemite National Park. Pure dry/wet watercolor technique used to paint the trees, clouds and lake. Painted on Arches Paper Cold Press 140 gr/m2.
Bracelet
Bracelet made with gold and black beads with metal gold clasp, Japanese Kumihimo braiding technique. Could be extended to 9" long
Clutch
Fancy women clutch made of Japanese antique obi. One of a kind design, never repeated on other clutches. Can be used as a nice addition to any outfit including cocktails dress or used as a cosmetic bag. There is a lining with the pocket inside of the bag. Handle strap is a gold color chain 20 long and it's removable. Colors on the clutch red, gold, with white cranes.
Convertible glass tile necklace/bracelet
This piece can be worn 4 ways-on one side is a geometric circle motif with metallic accents and on the other a Mondrian-inspired grid design. The leather cord adapter snaps on and off so it can be worn as a bracelet or a necklace with either design facing up. Made of up-cycled glass tile and metal. Other variations on this style available online at www.yellowrose.design. Custom designs are available.
Dangling Orb Pendant
Curved circles of up-cycled metallic leather adorned with vegan pearl centers dangle gracefully from delicately-twisted wire, offset by gleaming metallic beads. On a leather cord.
Fancy clutches for any occasion or cosmetic bag
Fancy woman clutches made of vintage Japanese obi. Each clutch is unique, design is never repeated. Can be used as nice addition to any outfit or as a cosmetic bag. See available clutches on my site: .etsy.com/shop/lanasjewelrytextile
Golden Gate bridge. San Francisco.
The iconic bridge of San Francisco. Painted plain air, from the parking lot on top of the Bakers Beach site. Unique view of the bridge.
Golden Hour on the Sea
Acrylic & mixed media including sand, mica, resin, pearl, garnet and copper powder on gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges.
Golden time
Acrylic on Canvas. Abstract painting in the "Golden Time" series. Painted with the intension conveying the light that is always present, but perhaps not seen with the physical eyes. Golden light for global and personal healing and upliftment.
Golden Time II
Acrylic on Canvas. Abstract painting in the "Golden Time" series. Painted with the intension conveying the light that is always present, but perhaps not seen with the physical eyes. Golden light for global and personal healing and upliftment.
Guardian
Acrylicmixed media on deep canvas. Painted with the intention for bringing personal and global healing light and energy. luminous golden highlights.
Handcrafted with vintage ephemera picture frames
Using found paper, photos, objects, even dried flowers, and green stamps, small picture frames and mirrors add whimsy to any wall
Hat made of natural suede. Also available in deni
Hat made of natural suede and leather with silk lining for women or men. Also available in denim or any other fabric by request. Size 58 or other sizes. Handmade in California.
Jacket kimono style with cranes collage using vint
Modern kimono style jacket with cranes, asymmetric collages on front and back using vintage Japanese obi parts. One size fits all. Good for any occasion - evening dress or casual jeans. See my Etsy site for other unique jackets.
Just the two of us
"Just the two of us " is a painting of hanging clothes that hint for more
Korean Spring Platter
Stoneware platter, hand built, sgraffito and painted with underglaze
Laser-cut wood and leather bag
Handcrafted of up-cycled leather and up-cycled wood, with an adjustable length strap suitable for shoulder or cross-body wear. A unique and stylish statement piece that's perfect for carrying your essentials. Other color combinations available.