Eleanor (Ellie) McKinney, After retiring from the medical arena, Ellie and her husband traveled extensively all over the world, to places including Russia, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. After living in North Georgia for several years where Ellie began making jewelry, the McKinneys finally settled into a small farm in Baldwyn, Ms. Mississippi is now home and she has begun to make jewelry and participate in events in North Mississippi.
Ellie is drawn toward wiring and metal smith work. She has recently branched out into wire weaving, which has taken her work to a whole new level. Most of her designs are unique and original, influenced by experiences during traveling . While participating in events in the North Georgia area, customers were drawn to the beautiful natural stones and wiring. Ellie considers having a piece of her work chosen as the perfect find one of her greatest achievements.
Ellie is drawn toward wiring and metal smith work. She has recently branched out into wire weaving, which has taken her work to a whole new level. Most of her designs are unique and original, influenced by experiences during traveling . While participating in events in the North Georgia area, customers were drawn to the beautiful natural stones and wiring. Ellie considers having a piece of her work chosen as the perfect find one of her greatest achievements.
Many of the pieces shown in my gallery have been purchased and cannot be reproduced. But if you see something you like I may be able to create something similar just for you. Please contact me at [email protected]. There are numerous pictures of my booth at various events.