I haven't been able to attend previous years, but I was in awe of this years entries.
Here is one beautiful example. Everything was done impeccably, fashion, shoes, jewelry and hair.
In this case by designer Jesus Estrada.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Art of Fashion
This years teaming up of the Fashion Career College and the Timken Museum, The Art of Fashion occurred on August 28th and for the first time I was lucky to be home! Several Fashion Career College students are invited to create a costume inspired by the art at the Timken Museum in San Diego's Balboa park.
I haven't been able to attend previous years, but I was in awe of this years entries.
Here is one beautiful example. Everything was done impeccably, fashion, shoes, jewelry and hair.
In this case by designer Jesus Estrada.
I haven't been able to attend previous years, but I was in awe of this years entries.
Here is one beautiful example. Everything was done impeccably, fashion, shoes, jewelry and hair.
In this case by designer Jesus Estrada.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Queen Annes Lace
A new colorway for Queen Annes Lace. My friend Susan finished this beautiful version.
The colors are absolutely stunning, with 232 crystal copper 3 mm bi-cones and the gorgeous volcano button. I love this one!
I'll be teaching Queen Annes Lace at Beads by Blanche the first weekend in October. Blanche has all the other samples, but I will begging Susan to borrow this one so you can all see how pretty it is!
I'm in one of those moods where all I want to do is bead (or knit), anything to do with using my hands to create.....unfortunately there are other things that need doing as well. Today I need to get a handle on the past due kitting, shipping, direction writing, reservation making and the like so I can get back to the beads. There is a Rings of Saturn waiting for some attention, and a few new ideas brewing.
The colors are absolutely stunning, with 232 crystal copper 3 mm bi-cones and the gorgeous volcano button. I love this one!
I'll be teaching Queen Annes Lace at Beads by Blanche the first weekend in October. Blanche has all the other samples, but I will begging Susan to borrow this one so you can all see how pretty it is!
I'm in one of those moods where all I want to do is bead (or knit), anything to do with using my hands to create.....unfortunately there are other things that need doing as well. Today I need to get a handle on the past due kitting, shipping, direction writing, reservation making and the like so I can get back to the beads. There is a Rings of Saturn waiting for some attention, and a few new ideas brewing.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Rings of Saturn is Ten!
Rings of Saturn graced the cover of the 18 month calendar 2001 a Bead Odyssey.
But the piece was designed and taught in the year 2000. At the time I was bead partners with Linda and together we became MarLin beads. Those were our early early days of teaching.
Now ten years later Rings of Saturn remains a favorite, with the rings revolving around the center core.
I decided it was time for an update. I think quite possibly my skills and color sense have improved in ten years. I am doing a silver and gold, ten year anniversary, special edition Rings of Saturn.
When it is complete I will offer the Rings of Saturn Special Edition Kit!
But the piece was designed and taught in the year 2000. At the time I was bead partners with Linda and together we became MarLin beads. Those were our early early days of teaching.
Now ten years later Rings of Saturn remains a favorite, with the rings revolving around the center core.
I decided it was time for an update. I think quite possibly my skills and color sense have improved in ten years. I am doing a silver and gold, ten year anniversary, special edition Rings of Saturn.
When it is complete I will offer the Rings of Saturn Special Edition Kit!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Lark book giveaway!
This is one you most definitely want to try to win. The entire 500 jewelry series! Click here to be transported to Lark's link for this giveaway. You need only comment to win, and what an amazing win it would be. The books contain exceptional photos of consistently excellent work by todays leading artists in many different mediums.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Amalfi Coast Beadventure, Oh my Gosh
You have no idea how much I wish I were available to do this trip. The Amalfi Coast with two of my favorite people, Maggie Meister and Gail Crosman Moore, in one of my all time favorite places.
In the late 1990's I traveled from Naples to Siciliy along the Amalfi coast on a sailboat. It is one of my all time favorite memories. The people of Italy are so passionate, the architecture so pure, the weather was temperate and the scenery magnificent.
This is a Beadventure trip with Maggie and Gail. And if you didn't know Maggie is practically a native of Naples having lived there for many years forming relationships and becoming fluent in the language. She is the perfect guide not to mention being huge fun. Oh I want to go so badly.....but sadly given that I plan my committments months in advance I am not available.
It is short notice, but perhaps spontaneity will strike you. I expect it will be a lifetime memory if you were to go!
In the late 1990's I traveled from Naples to Siciliy along the Amalfi coast on a sailboat. It is one of my all time favorite memories. The people of Italy are so passionate, the architecture so pure, the weather was temperate and the scenery magnificent.
This is a Beadventure trip with Maggie and Gail. And if you didn't know Maggie is practically a native of Naples having lived there for many years forming relationships and becoming fluent in the language. She is the perfect guide not to mention being huge fun. Oh I want to go so badly.....but sadly given that I plan my committments months in advance I am not available.
It is short notice, but perhaps spontaneity will strike you. I expect it will be a lifetime memory if you were to go!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Studio shots
I cleaned up the studio last week. Picked up everything off the counters, washed them all down and re-arranged the vignettes.
This one is a favorite with my Jonathan Adler (Mark is not a fan so they live happily in my studio) and my cool greens. Notice my cute little dragon ala Christi Friesen over on the right! And my Marilyn Moore wire basket, a treat from last years Beadfest.
This one is a favorite with my Jonathan Adler (Mark is not a fan so they live happily in my studio) and my cool greens. Notice my cute little dragon ala Christi Friesen over on the right! And my Marilyn Moore wire basket, a treat from last years Beadfest.
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