B.J. Suttoni: Bella Tesoro Jewelry

Accessories – Ventura

My mom has always told me that I was an easy child, mainly because all I required to be content and happy were a few crayons and some paper. I’ve always loved anything that allowed me to be creative. Crafting has been a passion I’ve held for a long time. However, it wasn’t until a couple of years after the tragic loss of my father to suicide, that a friend introduced me to beading. I had found my niche! I have since branched out and grown so much in my work as an artist and as an individual. My favorite medium is wire. Wire wrapped pieces take so much time and attention to detail. These are the pieces that drive & excite me! I worked as a 911 dispatcher off and on for almost 9 years. After my husband and I decided to travel for his work, I was able to make my passion my full time! For the past 1.5 years I have focused my energy and time 100 percent to my work.