Spring PIN(spiration) – walks us through Deer in the Forest by Marc Franz, a dynamic composition in geometry along with a vibrant palette ! And as my eye wanders through this riot of colors and clash of orthogonal and…
I just returned from my annual Bead Cruise adventure. Every year we gather up sponsors to donate items for our gift bags. This year we felt like super stars getting swag that was worthy of the Oscars! It’s was…
Each week the Art Bead Scene features a Designer of the Week. One of our editors picks her favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries. This week’s winner is tresjoliedesignsbysue/Sue Whitehouse Evenson. Here’s what ABS Editor Tari Sasser had to say about Sue’s…
How’s March going for you all? As predicted, the sunshine hasn’t been sustained here in Manchester, UK, but I am hopeful it will return. As long as it doesn’t rain all the time, it’s not so bad! And it…
Welcome to Studio Saturday! 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 we…
This month’s challenge artwork comes from Franz Marc, an Expressionist painter. The abstract forms are so intriguing as a starting point, and I’m especially taken with the meanings Marc associated with particular colors, like yellow for sensuality. From a…
Franz Marc developed his own theories about color and worked in very strong primary values. I found it intriguing that he assigned a symbolism to color, like blue was connected to spirituality and masculinity, yellow was attributed to sensuality…
Our wonderful sponsors for the March Monthly Challenge. We will have 2 lucky winners this month. Mamacita Beadworks D’Arsie Manzella of Mamacita Beadworks makes wonderful pewter beads and buttons. All of D’Arsie’s beads, pendants and buttons are sculpted and…
Deer In the Forest, 1911 Marc Franz Oil on Canvas, 100.97 x 104.78 cm Philips Collection, Washington DC, USA (Please note this art is copyrighted and is to be used only as inspiration.) About the Art “Amidst and integrated with the form…
Happy Sunday, Art Bead Sceners! Here in the UK, it really is beginning to feel that Spring may be here, or at least just around the corner. The sun is out, and after a really busy week for me…