Introduction and Welcome

Hello to Old Friends and New Friends!

Welcome to my Bead Designs Log, where I describe bead creations I have made and some backstory and inspirations where applicable.

I am creating this blog to have a place to show pictures of what I have made. At this time, some of these pictures are scans. I explain this because sometimes the colors are not "true"; and I will say so in the accompanying captions. When the time comes to re-photograph these items, I will replace or addend the pictures where I can.

It is also a place to solicit comments on my work. Please be kind. This is the closest I have ever come to having a gallery exhibition!

Enjoy!

All pictures, photos, scans, designs, and descriptions are copyrighted to the author!!
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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Mares in Motion



From ancient times, the horse has symbolized strength, freedom, and grace in motion. It was often used to evoke the power and beauty of the sea, as some legends say that the horse was born of the sea. This triple horse design is Celtic in origin, echoed by the oceanic lines of the beadwork, and surrounded by knotwork. The twisted bugles and the #11 beads are Czech. To either side of the central porcelain tile, made by me, are beads of azurite/malachite and dark blue dyed pearls. Separating these are green iridescent cubes. Both the color and texture are watery in nature. Completed August 08. >>MPK

2 comments:

Pam said...

Absolutely stunning! I love the colors.
Pam

duelist said...

Hi, Mary!

Wonderful collection! Some of the items look very familiar. (lol) I'm glad that I've had the opportunity to see some of these "in person".

Your stuff is just terrific. Keep on beading!

Deb