About

Sierra Bailey is the jewelry designer and independent artist behind all of the handmade jewelry and paintings here at Manic Trout.  She designs jewelry that is both colorful and unique and inspired by vintage materials, vivid colors, photography, beauty and all that surrounds her.    Incorporating unusual combinations of materials, textures, colors and styles, Manic Trout jewelry will provide that little something you've been missing in your jewelry collection.

When not making jewelry, Sierra paints original paintings mostly abstract expressionistic with oils, watercolor and collage.   She tends to explore her mediums and liberally play with color, the end result being vibrant and energetic pieces.

Sierra earned her BFA from Syracuse University School of Art & Design in Computer Graphics (2D and 3D animation) with a minor in Painting, and while there took classes in every department she could from Advertising to Sculpture and all that there was to offer in between. 

In 2003, she began Manic Trout continuing to explore the many avenues of art and design, dabbling in multiple genres and taking Manic Trout through quite a few mediums during its early years. 

In January of 2006, Sierra realized that jewelry design was her true calling and painting her true love...so she finally stopped trying to do it all and begin to hone her skills in these genres, she opened the online shop you are now visiting and set to work. 

When not running Manic Trout and working in her studio, Sierra can usually be found walking her dog Faye and trying as hard as possible to stop working for just a few hours in order to hang out with her very understanding friends and family...but usually can still be found at the places on the right...

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From Time Out Chicago, July 2008:

Create a modern look with Manic Trout.
Not everyone picks up jewelry packaged in a turquoise box with a white ribbon. Sometimes a gal just wants something cute but different. Enter artist/designer Sierra Bailey, whose love of fine art gave root to the creation of Manic Trout, her indie business where she sells her quirky handmade jewelry. Whether you’d like a frisky alligator to add a bit of whimsy to your wardrobe or a vintage locket to add a little retro flair, Manic Trout has a wide array of baubles and bracelets that will add a funky finesse to your next outfit.