A Northern Californian taking the gemstone world by storm with her paintings. Yes, PAINTINGS!! Jonathan and Brecken sit with Angie Crabtree. From her childhood memories to geodes, teaching to stumbling into the world of gemstones we get to better know the woman behind the canvas.
00:40:00 Introduction to Angie Crabtree
01:55:00 What inspired you to do this?
05:23:50 Somehow I accidentally slipped into this
6:48:00 What is your first memory of a gemstone or jewelry?
08:14:50 Going to GIA to get a tour
09:02:50 My first time at AGTA
10:29:50 Growing up on a ranch
11:10:00 I always loved geology
11:41:00 Finding a geode
12:47:00 I’ve always fished too
13:31:00 Have you painted a geode yet?
14:01:00 Have you painted a process series? (Rough, Cut and Finish Product)
12:12:50 My mom is amazing. She is my best friend.
16:39:00 So what goes into doing a live painting?
18:04:00 And then it was opals
19:02:00 What about cellphone cases?
19:55:00 So transitioning to your own painting selections? “Do what inspires me.”
20:49:00 Painting with gemstones
21:24:00 So are you going to Luxury in Vegas?
22:29:50 Coming to the Parle booth