http://vener-art.com/beadblog Beads, bead work, art, philosphy, science and whatever else strikes my fancy. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:54:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Vanessa is a sketch artist in the truist sense of the word. With only a few strokes of her pencil, brush or pen she evokes a good variety of important emotions; from joy to amusement. Her use of color is sparing but uplifting and her compositional placement quite sophisticated. She is ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-vanessa-kimball/ Does your cell phone need some jewelry? It might and Rosi has it. Her etsy shop, Berry Beads, has all sorts of unusual expressions of adornment. Cell phone jewelry, beaded lanyards and zipper pulls are her speciality, but you will also find primitive style formed earrings and necklaces as well. Some ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-rosi-of-berry-beads/ The Etsy shop, Berry Patch Designs, is the home of three different jewejry artists. The jewelry here is an eclectic mix of lampwork, stone, and other glass beads in a variety of shapes and sizes. One of my favorite pieces is this icy cool bracelet(now on special sale!): Here's a ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-the-three-berry-patch-designers/ Here is an artist fully comfortable with her media - watercolour and pen and ink. Her ACEOs are perfection on a small page, and she excels at floral and bird renditions. It must always be spring in this woman's head and. So difficult to choose from among her works, but ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-glory2727/ Alternate Bliss Boutique is an eclectic craft shop where one can find fine art as well as silver jewelry. This watercolor is probably my favorite piece in the store. It just jumps off the paper and you know the petals are velvety soft to the touch. In a completely different style, ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-alternate-bliss-boutique/ This artist uses both sides of her brain for not only is she an artist but an engineering student as well! In her profile she states how much she enjoys using tools to make things, (instead of say, doing her homework!). Her designs do indeed show a bold strength and ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-scorpienna/ This artist truly has a unique vision, though I see influences of Aubrey Beardsley and others. with a touch of Gustav Klimt, I think. The drawings are not encumbered by gravity or logic but rather, like those classic vignettes we created in our drawing classes, define a universe on a ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-dam-designs/ Here is the shop of another beadweaver. She actually recalls what got her started - the serendipitious purchase of a cigarbox full of beads! One of my favorite stitiches, Right Angle Weave, is very well represented and it seems as if it might be a favorite of the artist's. But ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-cigarbox-beads/ Clean, simple lines are the hallmark of this etsy shop. The handmade jewelry here features strong colors and a lyrical use of both stone and fine glass beads. This artist uses all of her materials to make her statement for both adults and children. Here are some examples of her ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-signature-sterling/ Simply Said by Sarah is the brainchild of Sarah Orton, specializing in stationary and related gifts and donating its profits to benefit the National Eating Disorders Association. Recognizing the need for list-making, Sarah offers this mother-to-be illustrated sticky sticky note pad. And for Valentines Day: She also has tags, both patterned and ... http://vener-art.com/beadblog/index.php/guest-artist-series-sarah-orton/