I’ve been so excited to get to my bead table and play with some much needed bright colors for this Art Journey. We’ve had a little of what we call “Fool’s Spring” here in Minnesota, but I’m sure that…
Art Bead Evolutions, Art Journey Challenges, Design Inspirations, Uncategorized
Art Bead Evolutions :: The Magical Mysteries of Scrap Clay
I was completely smitten with the art of Victor Zaretsky when I stumbled upon it. How could you not be charmed by his use of color, his playful patterns, the haunting beauty of the women he paints? I can…
Art Journey Challenges, Design Inspirations, The Earring Whisperer, Uncategorized
The Earring Whisperer: Art Journey 2 Inspiration The Luminous Beauty of Victor Zaretsky
What impressed me most about this painting was the mixture of fabric patterns. In turn, I wanted to create a pair of earrings with multiple textures. I chose these wonderful embroidered felted beads by Smika and small uniquely shaped…
Art Bead Picks, Art Journey Challenges, Monday Musings
Monday Musings: More Art Bead Inspiration for 2020’s Art Journey 2
Happy Monday, everyone! Since I didn’t have time to photograph my art bead picks from my personal stash for my last post, I thought I’d quick share with you what I found. I always have such a good time…
Oh the glorious, succulent colors and themes in this new Art Journey #2. We are celebrating the art of Viktor Ivanovich Zaretsky. A Ukranian artist born in 1925. Brilliant. Colorful. Luminous. Intense. Beautiful. The four paintings that are featured…
Art Journey Challenges, Design Inspirations, Guest Artist
Guest Artist :: Ann Schroeder Explores the Beautiful World of Viktor Zaretsky
Today we welcome long time reader and wonderful designer Ann Schroeder. I really like the way that Ann thinks about the world and how she processes her inspirations into her wearable works of art. And of course, she also…
Art Bead Picks, Art Journey Challenges, Monday Musings, Uncategorized
Monday Musings: Art Bead Inspiration for 2020’s Art Journey 2
Happy Monday my bead loving friends! I’m writing to you from Alabama where I’m visiting my mom for a few days. I hope that this week finds you all well and with more jewelry play time than I’m likely…
Do you know the twisting and turning feeling of falling down the rabbit-hole? The kind of serendipitous disorientation of following one thing that leads to another until you turn a corner and spot something that takes your breath away?…
Hello art bead lovers! Happy Galentine’s Day! For this first Art Journey we focused on the stark black and white, the Art Nouveau curvy lines, as well as the fairy tale and mythological aspects of the imagery. It was…
Dirty confession: I design a candy store of jewelry every season but I only wear . . . black. I’m Carrie Donovan. Or Edna Mode from The Incredibles. Anyway, this design challenge was right up my alley. I love…