tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post7054828667351744878..comments2024-03-08T06:23:57.075-05:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday - InspirationHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-33146424175520920192008-09-12T09:08:00.000-04:002008-09-12T09:08:00.000-04:00Beautiful!!Inspiration can come from any direction...Beautiful!!<BR/>Inspiration can come from any direction and when it does it is so stimulating I can hardly wait to get going... Color seems to be the trigger.<BR/>xoxo<BR/>((((hugs))))<BR/>MaggieMaggie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132408292961027118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-31440252120570545442008-09-09T08:37:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:37:00.000-04:00Just wanted to thank you for the great post,Really...Just wanted to thank you for the great post,Really Beautiful piece!.Its So Beautiful combination of colors in Beads,Gemstone semi precious beads.<BR/>Realy a wonderful piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-38574332012478760392008-09-08T09:45:00.000-04:002008-09-08T09:45:00.000-04:00Sometimes I dream an idea, sometimes it comes from...Sometimes I dream an idea, sometimes it comes from nature, sometimes it comes from a thought or day dream.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-15289300314334320262008-09-08T01:38:00.000-04:002008-09-08T01:38:00.000-04:00I can be inspired by one of our gorgeous sunsets, ...I can be inspired by one of our gorgeous sunsets, drops of rain (which is precious here) glistening on leaves, the wind, a Hubble photo, and especially by any piece of literature that I have read or have waiting to read.<BR/><BR/>That Klimt painting is one of my alltime favorites and I love the way you interpreted it in your wonderful bead!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Kathy V in NMKVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893455571484379148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-90825897313160929232008-09-07T16:56:00.000-04:002008-09-07T16:56:00.000-04:00Omygosh! What a gorgeous bead! --and necklace!! ...Omygosh! What a gorgeous bead! --and necklace!! Klimt's richness is amazing. You've captured the spirit of it. <BR/><BR/>As an art historian, I would have to say I get a lot of inspiration from masterpieces of art, but I also find inspiration in fabric (I'm a quilter too). And then there's that strand of beads that call to me when I'm out doing some 'retail therapy'.EmandaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908128665226502895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-87774887590917687482008-09-07T15:47:00.000-04:002008-09-07T15:47:00.000-04:00For me, it's fabric. And it's all about the color...For me, it's fabric. And it's all about the colors. It doesn't really matter if the fabric is a floral pattern or a plaid. What's important are the main colors.<BR/><BR/>Once I've figured out what they are, I go to work trying to replicate them in polymer clay, a process that seems to be more intuitive than anything else.<BR/><BR/>Once I have my colors, I use them to create my "signature" cane designs. In this way, my buttons, jewelry, etc, will coordinate nicely with the inspiration fabric, but will not be copies of it.<BR/><BR/>Love your painting-inspired bead. And, of course, what draws me to it are those rich colors!Lisa Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480144027967954246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-82946136476791629802008-09-07T14:07:00.000-04:002008-09-07T14:07:00.000-04:00My inspiration usually comes in the form of dreams...My inspiration usually comes in the form of dreams. I will wake up in the morning with a design that I just have to make. Now as far as what triggers the dreams, it can be a picture, a mood, nature. Lately I have been inventorying all my beads and I am sure that has been causing lots of dreams.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-85468961656786691782008-09-07T13:54:00.000-04:002008-09-07T13:54:00.000-04:00Heather, love the rich jewel tones in the bead. It...Heather, love the rich jewel tones in the bead. It is just beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Clothing can inspire me, but sometimes it is a person that inspires me. Several times I have seen a woman in a wonderful outfit without any jewelry, and thought to myself, "wow, I could make a stunning piece for her!" The creative juices start and I go home and make what I could see with the outfit.<BR/><BR/>Other times, a bead itself inspires me. Someone once asked me if I make beads, I said "no, but I like to frame great art." That's how I feel when I use art beads in my jewelry making - highlighting someone else's work of art.<BR/><BR/>In Beads and Happiness,<BR/>Suzann WIlsonSuzann Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701740042287415516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-1711498546445282912008-09-07T11:31:00.000-04:002008-09-07T11:31:00.000-04:00Heather, the Klimt painting is one of my favorite ...Heather, the Klimt painting is one of my favorite paintings - I've got a 5x7 print of it in my office, and I've looked at it more than once, longing to capture the richness, detail, and romance of the piece. I think your bead & necklace are both exquisite, and you capture the mood of the piece perfectly. You've inspired me to look at that painting again, and see what happens!<BR/><BR/>For me, inspiration comes from everywhere - this summer, I've been obsessed with the little curly tendrils on my garden pea plants - they're so perfectly curved and curly, it's irresistible! I'm a junkie for color too, as well as shapes, textures, and contrasts.<BR/><BR/>I love to find new and unique color combos in nature - if you look closely, you can find some good ones. Deadly nightshade isn't much use except for its lovely rich royal purple flowers with that little pop of bright yellow in the center. And I told my sweet hub I wanted our bathroom walls the same shade of green that you find in moss, LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-21338099504383913652008-09-07T10:11:00.000-04:002008-09-07T10:11:00.000-04:00Heather - Your beads are just astounding. Every t...Heather - Your beads are just astounding. Every time I think you've outdone yourself, I see another example and am floored once again.<BR/><BR/>It's wonderful to read about what inspires you and to see how you work. The list of things that inspires me is endless... I can find hundreds of inspirations just looking around me. There are so many colors, shapes, and even sounds that make me think of something that I just can't keep up with it all.<BR/>:-):-) MaryLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954014428370461835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-66295352608729582572008-09-07T09:46:00.000-04:002008-09-07T09:46:00.000-04:00Nature inspires me, the rugged ocean coastline, gi...Nature inspires me, the rugged ocean coastline, giant rock formations when the tide goes out and the trees on the oceans edge, that's probably why most of my designs are based on blues, greens and browns.Daphne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881106672968683740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-72358798037771362312008-09-07T07:23:00.000-04:002008-09-07T07:23:00.000-04:00For me, inspiration comes even from a change in th...For me, inspiration comes even from a change in the weather. My beads do inspire me as I will play with differnt color combinations, different shaped beads. Right now I'm working on a doll for my weight loss journey.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing the wonderful work.<BR/><BR/>Beadily yours<BR/>Susan Feldkamp<BR/>Nightbeaderatlarge.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-43047730216481714982008-09-07T01:10:00.000-04:002008-09-07T01:10:00.000-04:00As someone with synesthesia I use it to my advanta...As someone with synesthesia I use it to my advantage. Right now I'm on a music kick, and finding lots of color ideas and patterns in some of the heavier stuff that I listen to. <BR/><BR/>Next week it will change and I'll be more inspired by what I'm seeing outside of my window.<BR/><BR/>Never ending inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-88790358658012893602008-09-07T00:33:00.000-04:002008-09-07T00:33:00.000-04:00Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes I dr...Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes I dream a bead; other times, I'm shopping (a rarity) and snap a photo of an outfit and try to duplicate it in a bead. <BR/><BR/>When I learned bead crochet, as I was working on that necklace, I KNEW I had to make a bead to match. <BR/><BR/>I also sketch ideas and pin up photos around my studio. Currently I have about 6 photos of different gingko leaf shapes and I'm trying to duplicate the the shape in outrageous colors.CreekHiker / HollysFollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-36188479955762369032008-09-06T23:22:00.000-04:002008-09-06T23:22:00.000-04:00Heather, your necklace is absolutely beautiful! F...Heather, your necklace is absolutely beautiful! For me, inspiration usually comes from a particular bead/set that I'd like to use (usually lampwork)or I'll be in the mood to create with a particular color scheme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-69164807023318916672008-09-06T20:07:00.000-04:002008-09-06T20:07:00.000-04:00I've noticed that when I watch a period piece movi...I've noticed that when I watch a period piece movie, like 'Out of Africa' or 'Elizabeth' or when I read a book set in another location (the Elizabeth Peters series is an example) I get mental images from them. It inspires and influences the jewelry afterward. The 'Golden Compass' movie is an example, too. The power of suggestion for time periods and historical settings.LLYYNN - Lynn Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538418994323990630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64402818582821367902008-09-06T19:40:00.000-04:002008-09-06T19:40:00.000-04:00That's just a fabulous piece!Inspiration? A theme,...That's just a fabulous piece!<BR/><BR/>Inspiration? A theme, a movie, a photograph, a bead, a building, a technique, a visit, to a museum. A combination of things almost always!SarahKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11224325648978545957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-48255206249604818662008-09-06T19:37:00.000-04:002008-09-06T19:37:00.000-04:00I'm usually inspired by my mood. If I am happy, t...I'm usually inspired by my mood. If I am happy, the work flows and sitting at my bench pounding and drilling and etching metals is totally fun and I'm sometimes amused and amazed at the ideas that pop up along the way. Dreams inspire me, too. Often I will dream of a design (really!) and will wake up, sketch it out on a paper I keep by my bed, and then konk back out. Art is always, always an inspiration.Jennifer Stumpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754588652080363941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-641760315935443112008-09-06T18:37:00.000-04:002008-09-06T18:37:00.000-04:00I'm always inspired by ART BEADS!Artisan handmade ...I'm always inspired by ART BEADS!<BR/>Artisan handmade pendants and beads make it easy for me to create jewelry that evokes some sort of feeling, or mood. There are some really creative gals out there!Lorelei Eurtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-9361525293639113242008-09-06T17:55:00.000-04:002008-09-06T17:55:00.000-04:00I get my inspiration from many things,sunlight gla...I get my inspiration from many things,sunlight glancing off the crystals in my kitchen window,scraps of lace,bits of fabric,with a few odds and ends thrown in,old jewelry-just about anything.When I do hit a slump-I get out my colored pencils,bits of pastels,old crayons & start doodling.Pretty soon it all comes together ,and I feel a new idea coming through.<BR/>Heather-your necklace is wonderful and the colors!So perfect.It's beautiful.<BR/>Gail WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-73607820708123834682008-09-06T14:35:00.000-04:002008-09-06T14:35:00.000-04:00I am often inspired by catalogs, usually clothing ...I am often inspired by catalogs, usually clothing and home decor ones inspire me with colors and textures. I can also be inspired by a specific bead or pendant. The seasons definitely influence my designs and color choices.<BR/><BR/>LisaLucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-36498060702718982962008-09-06T13:55:00.000-04:002008-09-06T13:55:00.000-04:00Heather, Such a lovely outcome from a wondrous pai...Heather, Such a lovely outcome from a wondrous painting. Great article-<BR/>makes me ponder.. where do the images and designs come from?<BR/>Thnaks, Joan Tucker<BR/>Off Center ProductionsJoan Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12969249085510950816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-77073524470802621212008-09-06T13:36:00.000-04:002008-09-06T13:36:00.000-04:00What a wonderful piece Heather! I love the colors....What a wonderful piece Heather! I love the colors...<BR/>What inspires me? A lot of things...it could be the season (I love Fall) certain colors (my favorites are green & pink) my mood, my pets, trips I take...there are just so many things!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627644064971095991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-56931364918842903822008-09-06T12:59:00.000-04:002008-09-06T12:59:00.000-04:00My inspiration comes from pictures.Sometimes from ...My inspiration comes from pictures.<BR/>Sometimes from things around me, seasons inspire me. YOU inspire me! <BR/><BR/>RosanneRosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558023847930439156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-68042920652244410682008-09-06T12:56:00.000-04:002008-09-06T12:56:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your process. I think most cre...Thanks for sharing your process. I think most creative people can get inspiration from anywhere. Although it is usually color palette for me, it can come in any form. Once I pulled into a parking lot and the four cars next to the open parking place made a gorgeous palette. I got out my camera and took a pic of the cars. I made a great bracelet from that palette.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com