I dropped the ball on the post this past Monday. I thought I would post this Sunday instead. There weren’t any links left in the comments to post, so I will show an assortment of buttons. Rebecca will be…
The painting for this month’s Art Bead Scene challenge will be revealed on Tuesday November 4. Today I have posted a sneak peak of the painting and some art beads I have picked out to help you get a…
Can it get any more vibrant than that? This painting is what autumn is all about! Thought I would try something a little different this month for the recap. I created a slide show (with music!) to highlight the…
I’m enjoying using my punch to add a variety of design elements into metal components. I introduced you to the punch in a previous post and a tutorial was requested on using it. I found the directions to be a bit…
I was attracted to that large swirling focal immediately with this design. I love the simple graphic quality of this handmade component as it speaks to me of the rustic and almost child-like exuberance with which Avery has painted…
in·spi·ra·tion noun ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi- : something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes…
Welcome to Inside the Studio! 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’ll leave comments! As an incentive…
Artisan Pendant I came across the work of Margit Boehmer yesterday, and I just had to share it with you. Everything about her work draws me in. From the geometric shapes and textures, to the unabashed use of bright…
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Perfect Pairings :: Martha’s Ruby Acorn + Artybecca + Dreams and Elements + Round Rabbit
This challenge painting is just tailor made for color blocking!What drew my attention to this piece was the delicate balance that Martha has achieved with her color play. The white stars on the right are the same size as…
This tutorial is for a pretty simple but endlessly versatile necklace design. (ceramic tablet drop – Something to do Beads; ceramic spike – Scorched Earth) The ingredients here may look quite particular but you could work with any selection…