I’m fascinated by this month’s challenge artwork, Flora by Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Looking at it, I wouldn’t think it was painted just after the Renaissance; it looks more like a Surrealist painting from the…
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I’m not entirely ready to let go of bright, saturated, summer-y colors just yet, so I went out looking for some fun color inspiration for this month’s Art Bead Palette. And…
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Colour. It is a magical thing. It can evoke emotion, memories; it can set the mood or tone…and it can be intimidating. Oh yes – very intimidating. I remember when I…
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This month’s challenge artwork is amazing to me, because even though it’s over a hundred years old, Winslow Homer’s Fishing Boats, Key West feels like it could have been painted yesterday;…
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Anyone who ever wondered if color really plays a role in art need only look to the work of Pablo Picasso to see that yes, it most certainly does. July’s challenge…
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I found the work of Marsha Neal thanks to this post from the lovely Erin, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m definitely responding to the warm, earthy colors Marsha…
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Hi, beaders! It’s time for our monthly challenge color palette. This month’s challenge piece is “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper, and is a true masterpiece of American art. When I studied it…
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Do you have a color wheel in your bead kit? If not, pick one up the next time you are at the craft store and give it a whirl for a…
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Funny story, one of the first art beads I ever bought, back before I ever knew what an art bead was, was one of Heather Powers’ urchin beads. I was fascinated…
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I’m absolutely loving the colors from this month’s challenge artwork from Maurice Utrillo. The tones work together beautifully, and are perfect picks for a spring/summer palette. It’s colorful without being overwhelming,…