I’ve been buzzing with excitement to share all my bee themed jewelry creations that Art Journey Three has inspired me to make… and it’s finally time! I just love the details that Jessie Fritsch achieves in her pieces, and…
In January, I had the most magical and amazing thing happen to me. I was on the way out to my studio and I looked down and found a bee. A big fat, weird colored bee. It was on…
Ok… I promise there will be no stinging here, but since there will be butterfies AND bees… I thought this famous saying from Muhammad Ali, was a fitting title:) Let’s start with the butterflies. There have definitely been a…
Art Bead Picks, Art Journey Challenges, Monday Musings
Monday Musings: Journey Three Art Bead Inspirations
Happy Monday my beady friends! Despite it being April Fool’s Day, I’m not fooling around when it comes to sharing some art bead inspiration with you for Art Journey Three! I’ve been buzzing with excitement for this one since…
I hope you are enjoying a breath of fresh air where you are! With the melting of the snow and the subsequent greening of the grass, the flowers are not far behind. Spring is on the way! Hooray! The…
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The Earring Whisperer: Journey 3 Inspiration ::: Meet The Bees ::: The Artwork of Jessie Fritsch
Hello, I’m Loralee Kolton, a.k.a The Earring Whisperer ~ thank you for stopping by! Journey 3 features the art of Jessie Fritsch. This challenge couldn’t have come at a better time as I’m shaking off the doldrums of winter…
One of the new changes we have instituted over here at the Art Bead Scene is to broaden our horizons when it comes to our art inspirations. You will see later in the year that we will be branching…
Thank you for your enthusiasm for the Art Journey #2 featuring Virginia Frances Sterret’s hauntingly beautiful fairy tale illustrations. Here is a little slider of the entries for this journey. Congratulations to seraines! She is the random winner for…
Lately, I’ve found myself compelled to create texture in just about all the pieces I’ve been working on. From bracelets to earrings and necklaces. Combining wire and mixed media has captured my imagination and enchanted my creativity (yes, sometimes…
I loved all three of the paintings for this journey but decided to focus on Proserpina and the Sea Nymphs by Virginia Frances Sterrett. I created a series of sea-inspired beads with coral, shells and starfish. And since I…