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Just letting you know that this begins now!!!

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Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 11/18

Hi Everyone!

I know this is very early posting for Paint Party Friday however, if I don't do it now I will not have time later.  The next two days are busy busy busy.  I was able to spend some time in the art room this week working on a new painting that I will show next time. I am also working on leather boxes. I ordered some single shoulders that were on sale and are beautifully tanned. For now though Here are two drawings that I was able to create.  

The first is named "Intense"

 

This second one is "Dejection"

I have drawn this woman in the past. The life she shows on her face haunts me.

It is dark and stormy here and I can't get a good photo of this drawing.

A huge thanks to Kristen I and Eva for hosting Paint Party Friday, and to all the incredible artists who join in.

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

INTRODUCING DINI ALVES

Hi Everyone!

Today I want to introduce to you a very good friend and an amazing bead artist. Dini Alves. She is such an inspiration not just in beads but in all art and as a wonderful woman. I love her use of color and designs. She makes me miss beading more than I can say.

In her own words

Born in Cleveland, Ohio - moved to California many decades ago. My portfolio is diversified: macrame, weaving, quilting, graphics, publishing, ceramics, yarn works, beading, major volunteering activities... my work benefits from each and every turn in my life. I am a self-representing artist and I live with my hubby and 2 dogs in the forests of southern Oregon. We travel extensively and I enjoy learning from other cultures about their arts and crafts. I believe we are products of all that we experience in life.

I am primarily and currently a bead artist, a "beadologist"; a multi-media artist who brings color, texture and originality to each individual creation. Working often with unique embellishments, I consider my work new and constantly evolving. The pieces are truly collectible objects d'art for the discerning connoisseur. I continue to expand my ability for expression through many medias, using them in harmony with each other. Truthfully, I enjoy any art that pushes the envelope ~ I endeavor to follow that path with my own work. I adhere to: "Thinking Out of the Box". Always looking for that next challenge, I continually ask myself "...what if?" I invite you to own and enjoy a multi-media art piece from Beadazzled of Oregon and we'll walk on the cusp of a new exploration together!

Each unique design creation is a one-of-a kind, wearable, enjoyable piece of artwork and is a product of my own passions. May it bring you the same peace and joy that creating did for me ~ Enjoy!

P.S. Maybe you have some special personal or family momento ~ let's use them in a unique piece in your own chosen colors made especially for you. It could be a wall hanging, jewelry piece or any one of the other multi-media concoctions that I put together! Contact me anytime and we'll get started ~ ...with gentle spirit.
 

Beadazzed of Oregon FB
Dini's web site
Dini's Etsy Store 
Dini's Blog 

 

Nicole/Beadwright

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY NOV 11

Hi Everyone!

OMG!!! what a week.  Every day this week I had to drive out of town. I am so tired of not living where things are convenient. Part of the drive out was to the Ear Nose and Throat doctor. I have not had an ear test since....  well can't remember, so a long time. Now for those of you who don't know I am 64  years old. In my opinion there is NOTHING fun or good about getting old. So when the tech told me I had the ear/hearing of a 20 year old I was pretty happy. When I finally saw the Dr she told me how amazed she was at my hearing and even checked my chart for my age. One thing that is working right. LOL 

I did have a chance to paint this week and I happy with this piece. I hit the the colors just right so the painting glows even with a light on it. 

This is acrylics on a 24x20" gallery canvas.

 "Welcome to Fall"

  

I am linking up with Kristen and Eve hosts of Paint Party Friday.

Thank you ladies for the best party.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY NOV. 4

Hi Everyone!

Wow I do not know where this week has gone. I feel behind in so many things.  I just need to get a grip. LOL  I did join in with AEDM. It is already feeling difficult to keep up and it's only day 3. YIKES.  Plus I am not happy that in the US this weekend is turn the clocks back. My opinion of this? STUPID!! It doesn't help anyone, ohhh except the electric company. 

That is my bitch for the week. Here is my art.

I do wish all of you a very happy weekend. 

Thank you to Eva and Kristin for hosting Paint Party Friday.

This drawing was done so quickly yesterday it was crazy. I see some wonky spots and maybe later I will work on it more.

I do like this one and am happy I left the hair just outlined.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

AEDM

Hi Everyone!

I am so busy this month that I truly am wondering why I committed to AEDM. With that said, this challenge has made me rethink some of my priorities. A very dear friend of mine has been away from blogging, FB, and other social media for several months now. When I asked her why she said, "I didn't have time to create". That is exactly how I felt yesterday, when it was 3 in the afternoon and I hadn't even started a any kind of art for AEDM and I had a date for the evening. 

(Yes with DH)  So I am reorganizing my time a bit  so I can create more.  Now that you have read my excuses you know I am not happy with this drawing. I drew it so fast my pencils thought I was "quick draw" LOL Even though I am a novice at this I know when it is not quite right. 

Be kind when you comment. :)

Thank you Leah for hosting Art Every Day Month. 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

AEDM DAY 2

Hi Everyone!

This is day two of Art Every Day Month. Today I am showing something very different for me. This is a photo I took and DH made the frame for me. 

Thank you Leah for hosting AEDM

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

Art Every Day

Hi Everyone!

I have decided to try and do Art Every Day Month hosted by Leah of Create Every Day  We will see how I keep up. There seems to be a lot of people joining in this makes me excited to see what people are creating. Here is my first entry. 

Happy November to all of you.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.