Bobbie Marquette is the creative mind behind BM Charmed, a silver jewelry business based in Point Roberts. Her passion for art has been a lifelong journey, and she has explored various artistic mediums. About eight years ago she discovered her true calling as a silversmith, and found that making silver jewelry filled a creative void in her soul. Though she is primarily self-taught, Marquette has taken a few classes to enhance her skills.
Marquette’s jewelry pieces are truly one-of-a-kind. Her focus is mostly on crafting necklaces, as they offer a one-size-fits-all appeal. With meticulous attention to detail, she creates unique designs on both sides of her pendants. She has become well-known for her layered shadowbox pieces, which exemplify her artistic style. Emphasizing her true love of nature, Marquette’s favorite themes revolve around birds.
While Marquette finds immense joy in crafting jewelry, living in a small community presents challenges when it comes to selling her creations. “All my life I’ve wanted to make something and sell something so that people can feel what I feel,” she said.
Currently, she is selling her jewelry at the local small market, which next takes place at the community center on Saturday, August 19 and September 2. To expand her reach, she has applied to various art shows around the northwest.
This year she will be showcasing her work at “Art on the Green” in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Marquette also has displayed her jewelry in galleries in New Mexico, Colorado and Idaho.
Marquette’s work can be viewed on her website, bmcharmed.com.
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