Check out these great art beads I found inspired by the February Monthly Challenge! ‘Sakura Pagoda: Etsy Inspiration for the February 2013 Art Bead Scene Challenge’ by TesoriTrovati Heijinja by Toshi Yoshida is a beautiful Japanese blockprint for February.…
This month’s challenge artwork, Heijinja by Toshi Yoshida, is lovely for its peacefulness and delicate use of line. On a quick glance, you might only see a handful of colors, but with a closer look, you’ll see lots of…
Our wonderful sponsors for the February Monthly Challenge. We will have 2 lucky winners this month. Kabs Creative Concepts Kerry Bogert of Kabs Creative Concepts is a lampwork bead artist, a jewelry designer, instructor and author. She does a…
Heijinja, 1941 Tōshi Yoshida Woodblock Print (Please note this art is copyrighted and is to be used only as inspiration.) About the Art The woodblocks for this print are generally reported as having been carved by Toshi Yoshida himself. Fresh woodblock…
Happy Sunday Art Bead Sceners! This month we are focussing on packaging for your handmade jewellery and art beads, and related items. I’ve made a treasury (with a heavy emphasis on sticky tape – I love the stuff, and…
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…
Congratulations to this Month’s winners! We have 3 winners chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants. Our first lucky winner is Jill Palumbo. She has won a $50 gift certificate from Erin Siegel to her etsy shop. Our second lucky winner is Sue Whitehouse Evenson/tresjoliedesignsbysue. She has…
The choice of this painting for January is so fresh despite the fact that it is more than 70 years old. It is timeless and full of fantasy. The colors are lush with the predominance of emerald green, Pantone’s…
‘Be Mine…’ by gaea Love it or hate it Valentines Day is happening with or without our consent. I love a holiday involving candy and jewelry so sit back and be my sweetheart for this tour of lovely Valentines…
Before I dive into my very first ever Art Bead Scene post, I have to say a huge THANK YOU for the warm welcome y’all extended me last week. I’m excited to share my love of all things beads,…