new bead art – Bead Art by Deb McQueen

What have I been beading lately?

Winter Beading Projects

I have a few new art pieces for you to see. All of these are available in my shop. https://www.beadartbydebmcqueen.com/

I am starting a new beading project. I love all of the historic buildings / landmarks in Alaska and I love beading. I will work from photos for reference, Each piece will be approximately 9 x 11 inches. I hope to incorporate a stone or piece of mineral from each location into the bead art.Continue reading “Beading History”

It was a busy Spring!

I made new beaded pieces for my show at Alaska House Art Gallery for May. Lots of new wearable art neck pieces! Show is held over for the month of June. I beaded a crop of new earrings and a few new necklaces for The Bear Gallery. I beaded lots of new art and earringsContinue reading “It was a busy Spring!”

Juried Show

I dropped off two bead embroidered pieces for a new show today. I will not know until Tues. 4-2-19 if they are accepted. I will keep you updated!

Great Show

Fairbanks Arts Association just took down the Members Show. There really are a lot of creative/talented members. Here are a few pics. I am staying busy working on this new piece:

New Bead Art for B.C.D.C. Alaska

I delivered my piece for “the 14th Annual Gala Affair” today. It is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Detection Center. They seemed pleased. Artists were given the acrylic display and asked to do art for the Auction. I will try to get pics of the other art pieces. Randall Compton and Barbara Lavallee are aContinue reading “New Bead Art for B.C.D.C. Alaska”

More from “Abstract Beading”

Here are a few more photos from my show. It will hang at Alaska House Art Gallery for the month of June.

One bead at a time.

I have been beading up a storm! Getting ready for a new show is always exciting, and messy. Here are some photos of what I have been doing. My piece,” There is Music in the Air” was in the juried art show” Whimsy”. It was a fun show. Lots of talented artists in Fairbanks! IContinue reading “One bead at a time.”

New bead project

After looking at this bead art for 2 weeks I am certain that it is finished! Framing bead embroidery is a challenge. Shadow boxes are nice, but seem to hide the work. I like the open frame on bead embroidery but, worry about dust, hair , and other environmental problems. I have started my newestContinue reading “New bead project”

I think I am finished…

I got a lot done over the last few days, finished the pines and added branches to the other trees. Filled in the edges and put some little touches here and there. I will sit it aside to make sure I am done while I decide on what type of beads to use for theContinue reading “I think I am finished…”

Winter Cabin update 1-11

I think we have reached the part of winter where I get antsy. I started beading the pine trees, got done with one and jumped to the door frame. The door needed more outline, it was really bugging me. Made a bare bush out of horsehair and beaded it into place under the pine trees. Continue reading “Winter Cabin update 1-11”