Hello there Art Bead Scene-rs! I am writing to you today from the Land of the Pharaohs – yes, that’s right, Egypt. I am taking in some Autumn sunshine for a week with a friend and am having a wonderful break.…
‘Art Bead Scene October Challenge Finds.’ by gaea Ohara Koson – (1877 – 1945) was a Japanese painter and print maker of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, part of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. He was born…
Welcome to Inside the Studio! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive…
Oh! You all made it tough to choose this week! So many cute and mysterious owls in the mix. I chose this necklace because I kept coming back to the picture to enlarge it to see more. There is…
Hi Art Bead Sceners! I am writing this post in advance this week because…..today, I am off on holiday to Egypt, by the Red Sea! Very excited for this trip – I love sunshine, I love the sea, I…
Today we are thrilled to help designer Cindy Wimmer celebrate the release of her new book, The Missing Link! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy this week. Read about her process, tips for working with wire and why…
Welcome to Inside the Studio! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive…
Leafy Pod Pendant A Bag of Love Pendant Sacred Wing | Shell Print Charm Maybe it’s the change of seasons, when the heat of summer slides into cooler fall temperatures, but I’m definitely loving the beautifully subtle colors you…
I am always in awe of those who make art beads (particularly in glass) and who also have a great design sense. From the impressive sculptural owl to the hand formed copper branch connectors, and the marvelous winding brass…