new beadwork – Bead Art by Deb McQueen

Current W.I.P.

I have started working on another Polar Bear. I like my beadwork to have contours and depth so, I use layers of felt under the beads. I also add beads in layers to add more depth. There are four different shades of white beads used in the bear, and five different shades of white plusContinue reading “Current W.I.P.”

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”

Still Beading

Turkey, stuffing, pie…. between cooking and eating I found some time to bead!

A Night of Surprise!

Tonight was the First Friday opening for the 64th Parallel Juried Exhibition. The show Juror, Emily Nachison had her work cut out for her. There were over 200 entries, only 64 are chosen for the show! I was pleased to find out that two of my pieces had been selected for the show. “Gold Dredge”Continue reading “A Night of Surprise!”

The Cabin is ready!

What a great summer project, I am pretty happy with this one. This is one of the larger pieces I have done, 13 in. x 9 in. I will be entering this in a juried show at the end of this month. I will update on how I do.

Update on The Cabin

Sky and clouds are done! Working on the second layer of pine trees, and the bush. Birch trees are next. Using size 15/0 for the pine trees, a mix of 15/0, 16/0 and 18/0s for the bush. I will probably use 20/0 for the birch leaves.

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.

New Bead Art

Getting ready for summer. I will be one of the Artists in Cabin 13 again this summer. This is a small cabin in Pioneer Park, a lovely tourist stop in Fairbanks. The cabin is sponsored by Fairbanks Arts Association, artists bring in their work and man the cabin one day a week. It is aContinue reading “New Bead Art”