Sunday, November 20, 2011

BEADED GOURDS AND CLAY FACES

Hi Everyone!
It has been a quiet weekend here. Might have something to do with the freezing cold. LOL.
I am working on pieces for galleries and magazines so I can't show those. I did make up a beaded gourd and finally got Alvin painted. He looks like a bronze statue in real life.
Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend.

Gourds are cut, cleaned, shaped, sanded, painted, and then beaded. I actually sew through the gourd with beads. They are NOT glued or just set on top of the gourds. To see more of my beaded gourds you can go here.  http://nicolecampanella.com/



 Alvin is epoxy clay over a gourd top
Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

11 comments:

Ann said...

the gourd is gorgeous!! such beautiful colors! Sewing through a gourd..that must be very hard to get the needle through.
love Alvin!!
we finally are cold here in So. Cal...went down to 49 degrees and we have rain..a few hours ago we had major wind!! LOVED IT!!!!

Dawn Doucette said...

Nicole.... you posted on a Sunday... and I saw it on the same day you posted... That's Serendipitous! I LOVE the gourd. The colors are so soft and romantic looking. I think Alvin is actually whistling at the gourd. :o)
Have a wonderful week!
{Hugs!}

Healing Woman said...

Your gourd is fantastic. I love the combination of colors you used for the surface as well as for the extraordinary beadwork.

Orion Designs said...

Your beadwork on the gourd is stunning!

SoulsFireDesigns said...

Oh Nicole! That gourd is just stunning! So amazing! And Alvin looks great! :)

Craftymoose Crafts said...

Excellent Nicole! I was actually just thinking about Alvin, believe it or not, and was going to as how he was behaving!

Lori said...

Alvin is a STUD!!! Love those eyes! And that Gourd! Beautiful. Love the colors. Perfect!

Las Creaciones de Boricua said...

Beautiful gourds!!!!!!!!!!

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow, these are amazing! I love them both! You are so talented and creative!

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow, these are amazing! I love them both! You are so talented and creative!

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