Second on the 2nd

 Hi Everyone!
I am joining Elizabeth for Second on the 2. You bring back a post that you are happy with. I had a lot of people, at the time, ask me how I paint my glass cabochons. So here it is. This was posted in 2017.

 I want to thank all of you who have been writing me about my hand painted cabs. A few of you asked, "What is a cabochon/cab?"   If you are not into stones or jewelry making you would not know that.  The true definition of a cab is a stone or more so a gemstone which has been cut, shaped and polished without facets. The shape is domed on top and a flat bottom. Over the years this has changed a lot. Cabs are faceted, they are now made of every material known to woman, and the dimensions and shapes are what ever you want. Cabs were originally  used for jewelry, but now they are used in every aspect of art. I was also asked how I paint my cabs. Here are a few step by steps. 

OK, you need glass cabs. Plastic scratches too much and losses value if you are going to sell them. Plus you want your art on the best canvas. I also use TesTors enamel paints. Yes, I know some people use nail polish, but again I am looking at a value point to this art. 

Plus I get brighter color satiation with the TesTors.

Like any glass painting art, you start with the colors or design you want to show first. So, if I want the middle of a flower I would paint that first and work 
backward from there. 

The start

Adding color with paint brush

 Adding more paint

 Use a stiff fan brush

 Continue to add paint and design as you go.

 TesTors paints can be found in most hobby, and art stores.

Nicole/Beadwright/DVAtrist

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.

4th of July SALE!!!

Hi Everyone! 

I have never had a sale for the 4th of July. This year I'm home and  it just seemed right. So from today through the 4th use one of these codes at check out in out in out BEADWRIGHT ETSY STORE

Have a safe and fun time this weekend.

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 6/30

Hi Everyone!

Boy what a week. 4 doctors appointments for DH, two all the way to Salem, OR. 300 miles round trip. Today was one of those Salem appointments. Can I say whipped? LOL A few more procedures and we are hoping for a pain free life. Even with this busy traveling week I have kept up on my Art Everyday even though I have not kept up on taking photos of everything.  So with a big thanks to 

Eva and Kristen for hosting PPF here is what I have this week. Hope you enjoy. 

Here is a bead pattern made from another one of my art pieces.

 

A doodle while I was on the phone made into a bead pattern.

 Then the beading begins

I needed a bit of my version of Pollock abstract.

I can't seem to get away from dark art the past few weeks

Wishing all of you a very nice weekend, and if you live in the US happy 4th of July.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

IT'S A RED SALE AT BEADWRIGHT

Hi Everyone!

Yay I am back on line! My Beadwright Etsy store is open  (I know earlier that previously stated) but that is good for all of you. I am having a RED SALE! Anything in my Beadwright Store that is RED or has RED in it has been marked down. No coupons to mess with. This includes Nicole's BeadBacking, art, beading patterns, threads, beads, Ultrasuede and anything else that has RED on it. No other coupons apply to this sale please.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

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.

MY ART EVERYDAY

Hi Everyone!

Wow! My life has been so busy the last few weeks that it amazes me I am keeping up, with every thing! 😁 Now the one thing I have been behind on is actually posting my Art Everyday. I have kept up on that and today I will post one of the pieces made this week and then will post all of them for Paint Party Friday.  This is 130 pieces of art finished in 130 days. I also have four other projects in the art room that all take time and I am hoping at least one of the will be finished by the weekend.

Wishing you a happy creative day.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

ONE DAY NICOLE'S BEADBACKING SALE NOW

Hi Everyone!

Just want to let you all know that right now in my Beadwright Etsy store Nicole's BeadBacking is on sale. 12x9" sheets are just $1.85 each any color.

Get in on this sale now it is only one day.

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY MAY 5

Hi Everyone!

Wow this has been a whirl wind week. Out-of-town Monday and Tuesday and again today. I just want to relax, put some scary movies on and finish up some art projects I have on the table.  Fist off a big thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting Paint Party Friday also to all the artists who show and share their art. I look forward to seeing what you created this week.

Part of my week was going to Salem, OR. with a stop at the

 Haillie Ford Art Museum. You can see the post here.

In the mean time here is my Art Everyday for the last week.

These represent 124 finished pieces of art in 124 days.

Literally I drew this in 5 minutes.  

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

LAST FOR MY BIRTHDAY SALE!!!

Hi Everyone!

 Yeah yeah I am now officially 65 years young, LOL and today is the last day of my birthday sale. This sale is for every item in my Beadwright Esty Store!! Just purchase $25.00 or more, apply this coupon code in the appropriate coupon box at check out and your receive 25% off your total order. 

Come see what we have to offer. 

coupon code 

2525BIRTHDAYSALE

 

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

My Art Every Day Makes Me Happy

Hi Everyone!

Since I started My Art Everyday something has changed in my out look and attitude. It is all good.  Part of why I wanted to do this is because where I live, Florence, Oregon, has some of the most depressing weather ever. It is not just me who feels this. It is constantly dark, overcast, raining, and lets us not forget the constant cold wind. Sunny days are few even in summer. So to help with this SAD I started creating everyday no matter what.  It has helped with my happy zone and the fact that I can see my improvements. Now I am still a novice at drawing and I still have a lot to learn, but I am happy with this #115 finished pieces of art in 115 days.

"Share the Love"

Oh the photo is not so great BECAUSE is it dark, rainy and windy out. So no good  lighting. ⛆  🙍

Better go create some art. LOL

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

MY ART EVERYDAY

Hi Everyone!

Here is it my  Art Everyday 114 finished pieces in 114 days.  I am happy with this one. She seem soft and sweet.

Have a wonderful day today.

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

BIRTHDAY SALE 25/25

Hi Everyone!

Yeah it is that time of year again. Ya know my birthday. I am not happy about turning 65 but I guess there is nothing I can do about it right? 😁  I certainly don't feel this old so that is truly what matters.

Every year I have a birthday sale and this year is no exception, So come on by to my Beadwright Etsy store to see what you need/want or must have. When you purchase $25.00 or more you will receive 25% off your total order. Just apply this coupon code in the appropriator box at check out. 2525BIRTHDAYSALE.  

BTW my actual birthday is the 27th so this sale will end on the 28th of April. 

 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY 4/20

Hi Everyone!

I can not believe that it is Paint Party Friday again. My week went by so fast. Some ups and downs this week but I did manage to finish my Art Everyday. A big thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting. 
So last weeks art I forgot to count three pieces of art. I told you it was an up and down week. With this weeks art 

I am at  113 finished pieces of art in 110 days. 
Hey I am a bone head what can I say?

Enjoy the art.

Just playing around 7x5" acrylic

I love this creature. Finally finished it today.
 Gourd art with lots of fun embellishments.
 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

MY ART EVERYDAY NO TO THE KISS

Hi Everyone! 

I hope all of you had or are having a very nice Easter Sunday whether you celebrate it or not. I have had a busy day with lots going on, but I did get my Art Everyday finished. The makes 106 pieces of art in 106 days. 

No To The Kiss

Enjoy your day. 

Nicole/Beadwright 

Honor and integrity in art, in life.

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY GOOD NEWS

Hi Everyone!

I am getting this out very early because I will be gone to my bead meeting tonight. The week has been so busy for me but the best news is that my MRI is benign!!!! You don't know the relief. Or maybe some of you do. So why did I go for an MRI? I have lost the sense of smell. Well not completely. I smell and taste wrong now. It is the strangest thing. I have been trough all the tests and probes. The one that upset me most was the smell test. You sniff 40 different smells and mark the option you think it is. When my Dr told me I only got 10 out of 40 right... I questioned her, "You mean I got 10 wrong out of 40?"  NOPE I only got 10 correct. Anyway life is such an adventure and now I get the joy of smelling things that aren't there. The problem is that when people go through this the odors are never pleasant.  At least we are laughing about it.  OK enough of that but I do want to thank all of you for the prayers, well wishes, healing energy, love and light that was sent to me.

Now for art.

Thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting Paint Party Friday. Go check out all the other amazing artists who join in. You won't be disappointed.

I am so happy to say that I am at 103 days of finished art in 103 days. It is so much easier than I thought it would be. 

Hope you enjoy the art.

Nicole/Beadwright

 Honor and integrity in art, in life.