I am still working on the cabin. I am anxious to get the flat sections finished and get started on the layered areas. The bushes, flowers and tree branches will be a second layer and the tree leaves will be added on last. Lots to do. Once I get finished with the green ares IContinue reading “The Cabin”
Tag Archives: Alaska Art
Bead update: We have a Garden!
I have managed to fill-in most of the lower grassy area and added a cute little garden. Will be working on the sky behind the lower level trees next. Then I will be able to add branches and leaves to the trees and bushes.
Summer Days in Alaska
It has been 10 days since my last post. Our summers are short, but oh so busy in Alaska! Gardening, yard work, fishing, ball games…. so much to do. With all the fun things I get to do I have not been spending as much time on my beading. I got the water area completed,Continue reading “Summer Days in Alaska”
Ndebele Chain
I love the feel of Ndebele chain. I won’t be doing it for a while after making 26 inches of it with size 11/0 seed beads… in white. She is kinda cute tho. She needs a name, ideas welcomed.
“Owls on the Tundra”
My latest bead art piece. This measures approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. I am having fun with this smaller size and all of the new Alaska animals I have gathered to play with.
Spirit Meeting
This is a piece I made for a juried show. Found out today that it has been accepted! I can’t wait for First Friday. It should be a great show.
AURORA
Beautiful show at Alaska House Art Gallery. Great First Friday crowd in town. Thank you, Yolanda Fejes.
Follow Along Day 9
Finished! I put in about 8 hours of beading today. Trimming, backing and edging. This is the last of 4 pieces I am doing for a March show. I will post all of them on the day of the Show. Thanks for following along, deb
Follow Along Day 8
I completed the main beading late last night, added some tassels tonight. I will trim, add backing and start the edging tomorrow. For those asking about the size, it is a 5 inch circle.
Follow Along Day 7
Almost done with the main part, should be done tomorrow. Now to decide on my edging.
Follow Along Day 6
Making progress
Follow Along Day 5
No beading yesterday, bummer. I got a good bit done today. This piece is filling in nicely. Enjoy.
Bead Art by Deb McQueen 