I really like the dark and somber color palette in this month’s challenge painting. Mixed in with those muddy neutrals are the loveliest unexpected pops of fall colors – the minty green in the sky, the pink mixed in…
Our Wonderful sponsors for the September Challenge. We will have 2 Lucky Winners this Month! Allegory Gallery Andrew Thornton of Allegory Gallery creates handmade jewelry, jewelry components and unique art. “We are a creative space that’s one part bead store,…
“Old Woman from the Poorhouse in the Garden with Glass Ball and Poppies” By Paula Modersohn-Becker, 1907 Oil on Canvas, 37 9/10 × 31 3/5 in, 96.3 × 80.2 cm About the Art The Old Woman from the Poorhouse…
Congratulations to the August Monthly Challenge winners! 1 winner was chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants. 1 winner was chosen randomly from the InLinkz blog entries. Winner of a month of advertising on ABS from the Monthly Challenge Bead category. ::: Our First lucky winner is Sarah Raines. She…
The playful artwork of Paul Klee was our muse for August and inspired a lot of textured and whimsical creations. Let’s see what you made! Add your blog to the blog hop below: An InLinkz Link-up Get the InLinkz…
One thing I am certain of, is the internet has exposed me to wonderful things and terrible things. I am an avid Facebook user, both for personal and business reasons and spend an hour or more every day reading…
Hmm, last Monday of August. I’m gonna call it. Summer is breathing it’s last humid breath and soon those crimp autumn days will be here and I will relishing in all the colors and sights of the season. If…
Inside the Studio with Gardanne Beads Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process, or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you will leave comments! As…
Ceramic Beads by Melissa Gabelle Today I am pleased to bring to you an interview with Melissa Gabelle, a ceramic bead artist from Australia. I originally connected with Melissa on the Ceramic Art Bead Market where we both sell out work.…
Cover Making Etched Metal Jewelry by Kristen Robinson and Ruth Rae Maybe you missed this book when it came out like I did, or you have recently become interested in learning how to etch metal ? Or you like…