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.
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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.
Beautiful Sky
Not beadwork, but lots of inspiration!
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.
Salmon Vessel
This is a new piece. It is made of salmon skin, fox fur and porcupine quills. Trimmed with freshwater pearls and seed beads. I submitted it for entry into “Patterns of Influence” a juried art show. I found out today that it has been accepted ! I will have to wait until Friday evening toContinue reading “Salmon Vessel”
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.
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”
Charlie’s Party for the Arts
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”
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”
Entries for 64th Parallel Juried Exibit
These are my latest embroidery pieces. Been working on the ptarmigan piece for a month! I really am happy with it. I am going to enter them into a juried show for October. Stay tuned, I will post if they get accepted. Wish me luck!
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”
A Day at the Fair
It was a beautiful day to go to the Tanana Valley State Fair ! I was asked to be a judge for the Companions Inc. Pet Show. Of course I said yes! It is always a fun way to connect with kids and pets. Great people volunteer for a day of fun. We had a niceContinue reading “A Day at the Fair”
Bead Art by Deb McQueen 