AL THE REBEL

I am the sole creator and designer behind Al the Rebel. I have been an artist all my life between painting, drawing, baking, sewing, and dancing. I officially began my business in 2021 although I have been metalsmithing since 2017 when I discovered metals while attending Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina for my Graphic Design. Aside from my love of art, I also enjoy many other hobbies outside of the studio. I have skied my entire life and took advantage of the mountainous region Boone is located in by taking a snowboarding class. This led to the opportunity to instruct ski and snowboarding classes for 3 seasons. I also taught bellydance for 3 years. The patterns associated with the history of bellydance and henna have inspired much of my early work. Bellydance paved the way to a love of aerial arts such as pole dance and aerial silks. This has inspired my "Frisky" series playing with the motif of powerful and empowering jewelry. Travel is another of passion of mine..