And the sky burst with glory –
that’s what this inspiration photo for the Art Bead Scene challenge this month
made me think of.
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Landscape with Stars by Henri-Edmond Cross
Watercolor over graphite on paper, ca. 1905–1908
Image Credit: www.metmuseum.org |
The Art Bead Scene hosts an inspiration challenge every month.
Participants must use an art bead in their design. The idea is to take
something from the inspiration, a theme, colour or colours, shape, whatever
strikes you as a starting point, and make an original piece based on it.
This month both the art and the
colours were my inspiration. The blue and yellow combination, topped off with
the dark background, is a palette I’ve always loved. The sky is also a
favourite, appearing in pins scattered through my Pinterest boards.
My inspiration started with this
stoneware heart from Leslie Watt of Thea Elements. The colours
and pattern remind me of a star bursting to life, bathing the lands near it in
light.
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To bring out its beauty I topped it
with an antiqued bronze link that I wrapped with 2 moonstone rounds and some
crystals from my Swarovski soup. The pendant is strung from a necklace of
citrine chips, sponge coral dyed blue and larger Swarovski crystals. The
necklace closes with a wavy antiqued bronze plated toggle clasp with a pretty texture.
Please visit the Art Bead Scene reveal to see what everyone else has made too.
Thanks for stopping by and have a
great day.
Very petty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy.
DeleteLovely! really like the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terri. I was happy with how it came together.
DeleteYour focal is perfect and what a beautiful necklace! I'm with Terri about the softness is is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAlso you put your blog together very nicely, well that isn't the best word but I wanted to express how impressed I was by the clean and professional way you present yourself, also how you obviously take the time to make a post. :)
I'm happy that you like the necklace Katherine. Thank you also for the kind words about my blog. It's so nice to hear when my vision strikes a bell with readers.
DeleteMona
This Necklace is so lovely. Your photo of the piece is marvelous, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gloria. I've been working on my photography so it's nice to receive the feedback.
DeleteMona