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Resolution
New Year resolution… if it worked for lao-tzu it’s good enough for me.
Read the rest of this entry »A Digital Breath of Fresh Air
This past week I’ve been working on stamped, collage, hand cut fairy paper dolls. I use a combination of angel company (Character Constructions , ArtChix Studio, Enchanted Gallery) rubber stamps, digital collage sheets and old magazines, along with beads and wire. They look something like this, but all are unique. The best part is finding or making little accessory […]
Read the rest of this entry »December Art Bead Scene Challenge
Here’s the color palette for the December Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge: Very art deco, you can read more about the Chrysler Building and the challenge here. Busy as I am this month, I did want to make something for the challenge, so I made this simple little borosilicate disc bead necklace. I love the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – BTW
Here’s what’s on my table this Wednesday…my spin on melting some borosilicate glass. I’m using Momka boro shorts rods and have no idea what colors these are because they aren’t labeled. I’m finding it difficult to make a decent boro bead shape, but liking the results of the disc beads and pendants. See what others […]
Read the rest of this entry »Planting Seeds
Seed beads of course. Third attempt at seed bead embroidery, with another seed beaded cuff bracelet. Brighter colors this time around. I can’t recall who said it, but someone likened it to painting, except the medium is beads. Allowing the pattern to wander and adding splashes of color here and there.
Read the rest of this entry »Challenge of Color Blog Hop 2011
A step by step photo log of my design process for the Challenge of Color Blog Hop 2011. Thanks to Erin (Tesori Trovati Jewelry) and Jessica (Design Seeds) for the inspiration. I decided that I really wanted to make it a personal challenge for myself. That said, what could I possibly create that I had […]
Read the rest of this entry »Owl Totem Seed Bead Embroidered Necklace With Micro Macrame Cords
My second attempt at seed bead embroidery. I intended this piece to be a cuff bracelet, but the laws of physics did not allow that to happen. The cabs on it were too large to bend at the proper angles. So, as most designers know, flexibility is the key to creativity. Hence, with a few […]
Read the rest of this entry »Artistic Photographer : Elena Ray
You know how sometimes you meet an artist and their work just seems to resonate with you. Introducing Elena Ray of Antaratma Art & Photography. She is a most spectacular woman with a real flair for artistic photography. She worked up this great photo portrait for me and I am liking it so much that […]
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