About

Hello!

I'm Yvonne, sole owner, designer, and creator at A Modern Tale.

I have loved creating since I was a small child. I enrolled in art school, but dropped out after a year and a half, mostly due to having chosen the wrong major (oil painting isn't for me). After that, I chose to follow the "safe" and expected job route and started doing office work where my mind was continuously wandering into the realm of creativity. After many years of tamping down that part of me, I gave myself the gift of a simple drawing class and woke it up again. Since then, I've been exploring many different creative avenues. 

I began to teach myself jewelry making about 15 years ago. I was so excited about having the ability to make so many different styles of jewelry that my work really had no focus and therefore, no heart. Over the ensuing years, I’ve been able to center my art around that which resonates with me and narrow down the media I use to those which are compatible with my skills and temperament and the style I want to achieve.

When I opened A Modern Tale in 2020, my goal was to create unfussy, earthy jewelry that’s comfortable to wear and reflects a simple lifestyle. Much of my inspiration is taken from nature in its many forms--wild and graceful, rustic and elegant, primitive and beautiful.

Most of my pieces are made with precious metal clay (PMC) as I find it is the best way to apply my own unique designs and textures (learn more about PMC here). Often I will pair the metal with natural gemstones or vintage glass beads.

I take pride in creating each item by hand and knowing that my customers are getting a high quality piece of art. If it doesn’t meet my standards, it doesn’t leave my shop. I will rework a piece until I’m satisfied it’s the best it can be, right down to the final tweak of an ear wire.

I like to think that my creations are bringing a little joy out there in the world. I feel honored each and every time someone chooses to purchase from my shop.

Thanks so much for visiting A Modern Tale and supporting an independent artist!