Each week the Art Bead Scene features a Designer of the Week.
One of our editors picks her favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries.
This week’s featured designer is Backstory Beads.
Here is what ABS editor Erin Prais-Hintz had to say about her design:
“Anyone who can wrangle seed beads into something that is this stunning deserves a pat on the back. I am utterly amazed at the beautiful pattern that she created and I love the swirly focal bead from Marsha Neal and the way it is integrated into the design.”
Here is Karin’s blog post describing her entry and the way a chance meeting with a chocolate bar helped to save the day!
JeannieK
July 30, 2012 at 3:15 pmHigh Five Karin! Beautiful!
A Half-Baked Notion
July 30, 2012 at 5:17 pmI was blown away when I saw this last week. I am so NOT a beader and I cannot imagine having the patience Karin showed (especially after so many false starts).
Lynda
July 31, 2012 at 12:13 amSuch a beautiful outcome from perseverance and patience! Love this design and it's references to the painting in colors and pattern. Kudos!
BackstoryBeads
July 31, 2012 at 11:54 amThanks to all who left comments here and on my blog. I think we were all doubly inspired this month – both by the Picasso and by the opportunity to send out a little encouragement to families through the Global Genes Project.