Shipwreck Beads had a great sale. This means I am almost ready for winter beading. I know I will buy more beads before our long Alaskan winter is over but, this is a good start. The 64th Parallel Exhibition is this month. It is going to be juried by Jovencio de la Paz. I heardContinue reading “Stocking up for winter, beader style.”
Tag Archives: bead embroidery
First Friday Show
I think I am ready. First Friday 05-06-16 I am honored to be the “Guest Artist” at Dianne Renee Shilling Studio and Gallery for May. I have made several new pieces for this show. Please stop by to view my Bead Art along with Dianne’s beautiful Paintings and Wood Carvings. Dianne’s Studio is locatedContinue reading “First Friday Show”
First Friday
What a great evening. We attended the Interior Artisans 30th Annual Juried Show at the Bear Gallery tonight. The guest juror was Don Decker, google him. He has a very impressive art style. I had four pieces entered and accepted! Thrills, right? It got better. I had 2 pieces get Honorable Mention Awards. I wasContinue reading “First Friday”
“OPAL”
I have finished the backing and edging! I have added some gold dangles to the neckline. In honor of her cute nose I will name her “OPAL” Thanks for following along.
Beading, beading, beading…..
I got a few hours of beading done the last two days. This piece is starting to come to life! I have not done a small piece in quite awhile. I am amazed at how fast this going.
Progress on new beadwork
No beading yesterday, boo. Today I spent a few hours working on this piece. I like where this is going. I am thinking it wants me to change the head. I have penciled in a more rounded head and ears. We shall see how it feels as I go along.
Breaking out the gold beads!
Well, I have made some progress. Decided not to use the gold saucer beads flat, turned them on their sides. Much better. It is starting to tell me where I’m going. Cute little guy. Still unsure what the final form will be.
Starting a new bead art neckpiece
This is a follow along project. I will take as many pics as I can, sometimes I just get into the beading and forget to stop! I spent a few days cleaning / reorganizing the bead room and found things long forgotten! The center piece is a piece of Australian Opal, in matrix. It is aContinue reading “Starting a new bead art neckpiece”
Going in circles
I started a new art piece 3 days ago. As I was beading I realized that this is the third round piece I have done this year. Not a plan, but I like the results. I will post more pics. as this progresses.
Arctic Lights
This is the second piece using the polar bear/northern lights theme. It is 5 inches in diameter. I had fun making it scenic, a new thing for me.
More Bead Embroidery !
I started this piece a few days ago. Spent hours searching my stash for just the right pieces. Then I went thru the seed beads to get the perfect mix of colors to use. Got out my heavy felt and aida cloth and began placement of the main pieces. This is where I always needContinue reading “More Bead Embroidery !”
December Show
The wonderful folks at Fairbanks Arts have asked me to be the Gift Shop Artist for December! Stop by for the First Friday Reception, the Bear Gallery is hosting Alaska Photographic Center’s Rarefied Light 2015. Beautiful photography. Dec. 4th, 5-7pm. My work will be in the gift shop all month. I alsoContinue reading “December Show”
Bead Art by Deb McQueen 