Country Rose

Class Demo

Working some new tools into the class demos.  Might need to bring some bandaids just in case.

Blue Mehndi

Trellis Heart No. 2

Ripples Circling

Rose Trellis No. 2

Trellis No.1

Henna No.4

Henna No.2

Color testing CiM Pimento:  a bright, tomato red.

Dogwood Bead Set

 

Update:  Added a little bit of dotted pizazz to the lovely focal with coordinating accents.

As a child, I often picked handfuls of dogwood flowers for my Mom.  I miss her dearly.

The Primrose Collection - found a good home

The Primrose Collection has been listed on Etsy.  A lucky beader will be thrilled with these lovelies.

Dia de los Muertos Set

A bead set finally made it to Etsy, although it won't last long.  I combined the "Lollies" lentils with a fabulous new sugar skull.  Good luck!

Love is in the Air No.3

I'm getting old or my memory is going.  I had to pull my sketch book to look up the title for this design from years back.  Maybe it is just a side effect from creating thousands of beads?  No matter the name, I know he will be loved in his new home.

Welcome to Paradise

 "Welcome to Paradise"

3 x 3.7 x 2cm

Soda-lime glass, enamel; flameworked glass bead.

The concept of my latest work arose from the desire to create a nature inspired, sculptural piece based on a Dionaea muscipula, aka Venus flytrap.  The original design featured a mosquito hawk (see image below), but as with most of my initial pieces changes are made, techniques are tested and it is back to the drawing board.  Pictured above is the second design featuring a common housefly.  I feel it better captures my intended humor, thus coining the title:  "Welcome to Paradise".

"Dionaea muscipula"

Soda-lime glass, enamel; flameworked sculpture. 

5.5 x 7 x 2 cm

Spotted Pansy

A two part floral demo from class.  Next week we will be working on leaves and frit accents to complete the floral set.  The focal would be perfect for an elaborate stringing project or crocheted necklace. 

Stillness

A view of my garden, and a moment to be translated into glass:

I hope you find inspiration in the stillness of life.