Meet Marianne...
"I create one-of-a-kind enamel jewelry and objects shaped by symbolism, nature, storytelling, and process inviting connections."
Marianne Goodell discovered enameling more than twenty years ago after encountering a piece in a gallery and knowing, without fully understanding why, that it was the work she wanted to pursue.
Her work is informed by mythology, natural forms, and a quiet sense of whimsy. Many pieces hold concealed details — elements hidden on the back, within the form, or revealed through movement.
Over the years, her work has been recognized through awards and publication in jewelry and art magazines, and she was selected as a finalist in the Jose B. Hess International Jewelry Competition.
Enameling is the fusion of ground glass to metal through heat (approximately 1400°F). Cloisonné is a technique in which fine silver or gold wires are applied to the metal surface to form small cells that are then filled with layers of enamel. Each piece is fired repeatedly — often fifteen or more times — allowing color, depth, and surface to develop.
Examples of My Work
Upcoming Events
Enameled Trinket Dish with Decals Course
Intro to Enamels
Fun Facts
My husband calls me solar powered. During endless cloudy or snowy days, my energy level dwindles. Yet, if a single ray of sunshine peeks through the clouds, I pop up and start moving with the speed of a hummingbird! If the sun hides again, it's like a switch gets turned off and I wilt.
I have a new obsession - one that I just barely learned about - sourdough. Don't get me started. I can talk your ear off. But, boy is it yummy and the things you can do with discard is mind-blowing.
I love to hike but I have vertigo, so everyone who hikes with me knows when to offer a hand and which trails I cannot hike. In fact, words like view, and peak, and overlook send me running the opposite direction.
I love collecting other artist's work. My home is filled with an eclectic collection of art and pottery from around the world.
I'm an early bird. Anything past 9pm is staying up late.
More About Me
Tell us about your art studio.
My studio started in a room in the basement with one window and minimal light. The natural light in the main floor of our home made me yearn for light. So, we decided to turn our formal dining room that was only used once every two years into my studio. It has large windows with views of our back yard as well as tons of space. We don't miss the dining room and with my ability to see colors more clearly has allowed my work to blossom.
How do you hope people feel when they engage with your art?
More than anything in the world, I want my work to speak to the heart and soul of the person. My work often is tied to an emotion I'm processing, the art becomes a physical representation of my journey. Without any words, a person who is having a similar experience is automatically drawn to the piece. Time and again, I’m told the piece they chose arrived at exactly the moment they needed it, as they were navigating their own emotions.
What do you wish you would have known when you started?
I wish I had known that every step of my artistic journey shapes and informs the next. That there is no final destination, and the process reveals itself when the time is right. That every mistake is welcome, and nothing — neither material nor time — is ever wasted. And that it is okay to be inspired by the work of others without comparing myself or my work.