Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Bead Addicts, Jewelry Making Machines & Connoisseurs of Handmade

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 curvilinear forms, trying to decipher where the animals emerge and merge with the landscape, I am feeling so lost! What is the subject - the animals or the landscape ? Which color should I pick to dominate my design, and which ones should play a supporting role?

So here are a few starters to walk you through the spring woodland, and spike your mental color wheel.....
 
Go rustic with...  
Shubuichi Woodland Deer Pendant - handmade by Cynthia Thornton

 


Enjoy a dash of colors with... 
Enamel Lampwork Glass Bead Set - handmade by Mona Sullivan



Add a touch of whimsy with...
Patinated Bronze Clay Owl Pendant - handmade by Lesley Watt


Explore textures with...
Stamp Textured & Fired Copper Leaf pair - handmade by Kristi Bowman



Design around tribal motifs with...  
Yellow and Green Flared Hollow Polymer Clay Tubes - handmade by Claire Maunsell


  
Go monochromatic with....
Torch Fired Copper Enamel Beads in Shades of Purple - handmade by Jill Eden

Or surprise yourself with a ABS inspired polymer clay and metal focal by Erin-Prais Hintz



And if you are GAME for some serious COLOR CHALLENGE.........

Here is a fun opportunity from my local bead store:

Get your jewelry design curated in one of their 3 stores, voted to be a winner, or published in their upcoming book. And it only gets better - they are accepting entries by mail !


Meanwhile, stay PINNED to MARCH Art Bead Scene Blog PINTEREST BOARD


Kaushambi
kaushambis@gmail.com 


Note: While images above are representative of the art beads, components and each artist's language of expression, a lot of them do take custom orders.










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