Thursday, June 15, 2017

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 6/16

Hi Everyone!

Well this time I have had offline and taking care of DH with his back procedures has been a good time for me. It would have been better if we could have gone to AZ.... sighhh.... but at least I have been able to do some things I really love. As most of you know I was a very successful bead artist for most of my life.  lupus made it so difficult that several years ago I had to stop beading. That doesn't  mean I have lost my love for it. I still am very active in the beading world. The last month or so my hands have calmed down a lot. They haven't been shaking at all and I have a bit more strength in them. Still no feeling in my hands but I have been able to to a bit of beading. I am thrilled with this. Now it is not the massive advanced pieces I use to do but at least I can bead a bit right now.  I have also kept up with my art every day but will show all of those later this week. I am at 166 pieces of art in 166 days. I am counting the bead patterns I am showing today. It's all art. 
I look forward to catching up with all of you. 
 A big thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting Paint Party Friday.

You may remember this acrylic painting I did a while back, well I made a bead pattern from it. 

Loom Bead Pattern
This is another one of my Crow patterns in Loom Beading
Even though I do not smoke medical marijuana I am an advocate of it and have many pieces of beaded jewelry and lighter covers with pot leaves. This is my newest addition.
I also love predator birds. The Eagle is one of my favorites. I do have this tested
The last one is of course you guessed it another skull. How can I not with my hands being so good.

This one I am testing right now and it's almost finished. 
Yes this is one of our looms made by DH
Looms by Mike

I had to use different colored beads from the pattern. Pattern beads are ordered. I just had to bead it!
Wishing all of you a happy weekend.


Nicole/Beadwright
Honor and integrity in art, in life.

30 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Gorgeous bead patterns and looms. You and your husband have been busy in spite of all the health problems. Looking forward to seeing your art. Hugs, Valerie

BrownPaperBunny said...

Happy PPF! Glad to hear you've been able to do some beading, that's lovely!

froebelsternchen said...

You are such an unique talented artist Nicole! Love that you even made patterns from your own paintings - fantastic beadings and painting! I wish that your hands allow you all this - so that you can to all the things you want to create!
Happy weekend!
oxo Susi

sirkkis said...

Super post Nicole.
Have a great PPF and weekend ❣

Susan said...

These are gorgeous! And fortunate that when you aren't up to par you can pick up a brush and continue your colorful expressions. Beadweaving is such a detailed process but your examples here show us what can be done. Lovely! Happy PPF

artbyjune said...

Beautiful beadwork Nicole. I am amazed at how intricate this work is!

Linda Kunsman said...

your beadwork is stunning Nicole!! And how you create such detail in your patterns blows me away. I am happy for you that you can still do your beading at times. Happy PPF and have a great weekend!

Julie said...

Oh my gosh, I love every single one of these...especially the skull! So awesome! Amazing job! Hope you have a great weekend!

Gillena Cox said...

The first acrylic piece is my favourite today

Happy PPF

Hope you feel better in the coming week

much love...

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

You know how to use your blessings. Being able to bead again at any level is a wonderful, spiritual lift for you ... I am happy for you and impressed with your efforts. I love the pattern you made from the painting. Beading is something I have never tried and probably never will as I find as I get older the agility of my fingers is declining, but I love the art and what you do.

Andrea @ From The Sol

Faye said...

Your art is amazing, Nicole. I can't imagine doing such intricate work with fully working hands, much less with the difficulties you cope with. I am so impressed that you can get a beaded work to look like its prototype. The paintings are all beautiful.

Anonymous said...

The picture is great and the works are beautiful!
I wish you all the best for the hands that can still create many works of art!
Have a good time!
Greetings Elke

A Colorful World said...

It's awesome getting to know your work! Beautiful!

Blogoratti said...

Lovely and creative work indeed, warm greetings to you and best wishes!

Christine said...

Wonderful beadwork you do!

denthe said...

Wow Nicole, your bead work is amazing. I can't get my head around how you made a bead pattern out of that beautiful painting.It's so good that your hands are better at the moment, I hope it'll stay this way! Have a happy bead-filled weekend :-)

Lisabella Russo said...

Oh these are so wonderful and beautiful! I love them and I'm so glad you've been able to do them.

Viola said...

Such beautiful beadings! I have never tried that. I love your painting! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, so that you can bead a little. Wishing you lovely days of art work!

Sue (this n that) said...

Fantastic bead work Nicole... it's incredible how intricate it all is. So glad your hands are improving. Good cheers to you!

Neesie said...

Beautiful bead work Nicole, you must be thrilled to be able to return to something you love to create. It looks so intricate and detailed. I hope you continue to improve. Wishing you and your hubby the best of health.
Happy PPF to you

NatureFootstep said...

So good to hear your hands are better and see all your work. They are indeed amazing. Cool to see you used a painting for one of them :) Love it! Hope it stays that way.

Lyn Bernatovich said...

Love your positive spirit Nicole! My jaw is dropping over your amazing bead work. The painting is beautiful and the color layering just grabs my attention.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful creations ~ you are so talented ~ thanks for being you ~ ^_^

Thanks for visiting my blog ~

Beth Niquette said...

Wow...I am astounded by your talent. Your bead patterns are amazing--they fill my eyes, which as you know, is the greatest compliment I can give.

Magic Love Crow said...

Nicole! I have missed you my friend! Sorry for being around late, but you know I will be here! Sending you and your hubby lots of love and good wishes! Your art is amazing Nicole! I really love your bead work!! I am so happy, you are able to bead again! happy Dance!!! Big Hugs! (Love the painting!)

Carol said...

Your work is beautiful ! I miss the days when my eyes and hands worked well enough to do bead work ♥

BLOGitse said...

Oh, it's amazing how talented you are - what ever the 'tool' you can use it!
We had pre midsummer at the weekend - sauna at night, bubbly till early morning, lovely! This week is rainy, grey and getting cooler and cooler...Now I have time to be inside :)

Laney said...

Really beautiful work!!

JKW said...

Amazing your thought processes. . .You are back at your first love. Gorgeous pieces. I do love your art though. Blessings, Janet

Giggles said...

Fabulous painting and patterns! Wow you are so talented love seeing all your facets of crestivity...good for you on the 166! You go girl!

Hugs Giggles