September ABS Challenge

September ABS Challenge 

View of the Pond 

by  Vanessa Bell

1919

She was taught by and admired John Singer Sargent.

I had the privilege of viewing his work 

many many years ago at the DIA.

To find out more about Vanessa and her influences

click here.

I was thrilled by the color palate of this painting.

Even more thrilled that I had some Art beads

 that seemed to go with the 

color and feel of the painting.

Suzi Q Bracelet bar and Gaea beads.
The Gaea beads  I used represent the pond,
the greenery, and the inside wall. 

Paired them with misc. Czech glass,
 faceted green Advent.
and antique brass findings.

Spring 2016 Color Forcast

What new Pantone Colors for Spring 2016

float your boat?

Altered Keys

I've been playing around with

 Cabinet keys lately. Altering them

with what I would call Faux-nameling.

Because these are not done with the torch fired 

method to enamel.

Maybe some day I will get into to that but

 for now this technique works for me.

 Here I have glued two of them together 

to make one hefty pendant.

And if it flips to the other side no big deal.

 I like how the color variations give

 the keys a new look.

 The color combos are endless.

 These Pinkish ones remind me of Spring

This pair reminds me of  a Monet Painting

 These remind me of the Amazing Cosmos

 A serene Summer day!

A few of these babies are now listed

 in my Etsy Shop.