Colors of Spring

For such a long time I just have not sat down at my claytable and played. Today I had to escape.... sometimes I find myself retreating more and more into my own space....it's a time to renew and recouperate. A time to get my thoughts together and find joy in the act of creating.

This bracelet has been taking shape in my imagination for a long time. Sometimes an idea has to grow and become "whole". The execution is far from perfect, but it worked! The soft, spring colors was just what I needed, the whimsy and delicate nature of the piece lifted my spirits and filled me with new hope!

Ruffle bead tutorial

So many have asked to have a tutorial for the Ruffle bead that I had to take the time to write the tutorial (my first) and take the pictures.

It is available in my Etsy Store.

My only wish is that everyone will find the same joy I did in making the beads. Make it your own, play with color and patterns..... I'm sure there are so many more possibilities that what I could think of!

I would love to see your creations.

Texture paint

A little while ago I wrote about a texture painting class I did with Suzanne Alley.

Yesterday I finished my "paintings". It was such a enjoyable experience. I forgot about the world around me...everything that was unsettling my spirit just fell away and I was at peace while working.
Today I'm rejuvenated and can't wait to paint some more!

The 3 pieces separately











and all together:-)





I just need to do this some more..... the process flows in it's own way.... no planning, no patterns, no fuss....it just happens and become alive in it's own unique way.

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