We had a great evening at the “Party”. It was a fund raiser for Fairbanks Arts . 25 artists were asked to make art using a donated paint brush. This evening all of the artwork was auctioned. I was very worried that nobody would bid on mine. Things were going great, lots of people, goodContinue reading “Charlie’s Party for the Arts”
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Red Dragon
Pretty straight forward, this is a dragon, a Red Dragon ! I think I will bead a few more of these. I just have to draw them… Drawing is a challenge for me, beading seems to come naturally.
Busy Beader
Wow ! This has been a busy few weeks. I have had the honor of being a Guest Artist , selected as 1 of 64 artists in a juried show and asked to do a fun charity art event. A huge thanks to Dianne Renee’ Shilling for having me as the Guest Artist in herContinue reading “Busy Beader”
Sewing Salmon Skins
I attended a wonderful workshop today. Joel Issak was a great instructor, very patient and he really knows his salmon skins. He has made everything from vests and wallets to ladies high heels ! Fairbanks Arts Association hosted the class in Fairbanks. It was part of the Dena’ina Way of Living program sponsored by theContinue reading “Sewing Salmon Skins”
“Hamsa” protection
This is a Hamsa , Hamesh or Hand of Fatima. It is an apotropic amulet of protection . It is believed to protect one from the envious and/or the evil eye. The word Hamsa means 5, refers to the digits of the hand. I thought it was a very nice amulet that needed to beContinue reading ““Hamsa” protection”
First Friday
Doug and I just got back from the First Friday opening at the Bear Gallery. What a great show. Lots of talented people in the Fairbanks area. I tried to get Doug to stand beside his art for a picture. That did not happen. I am very glad I got him to put some of his penContinue reading “First Friday”
New Art Exhibit
I have 5 of my smaller beaded artworks in this exhibit. I have convinced my husband Doug to place some of his pen and ink drawings and his pen and ink watercolors in also. Opening July 3, 5-7pm, Bear Gallery Pioneer Park. Stop by for First Friday, we will both be there.
Bead Art by Deb McQueen 