New Wall Art Piece - 2

My favourite colour palette acts as a safety net when it comes to my creations as my designs come freely and I know the finished piece is going to be as I imagined.  So, excited to create another wall hanging in a similar style to the one I made for myself, I decided to use a colour palette I wouldn't normally choose.  I had used it once when creating my handpainted bookmarks (middle bookmark in the below pic) and I loved the outcome.  Wondering how it would look on a much larger scale was what piqued my muse:

One good thing about painting the discs is as each piece consists of multiple layers which require dry time in-between each layer, I can work on them in short bursts which suits my schedule wonderfully!

I finished painting the discs earlier this week and pondered on what selection of beads to use and how it was going to hang:

And this morning, I finished linking it altogether using an array of Indian glass, semiprecious gemstones, Mykonos ceramics and Czech glass:

And it's all complete!

Have a wonderful week ahead :)

New Piece from the "Elements: Water" Series

On my work table I have clusters of beads I've pulled out whilst working on other projects that have piqued my muse to use "later".  Sometimes those beads sit, occasionally being picked up, turned over in my hand and then returned to its spot where it continues to sit for what feels like a lifetime.  Such is the case in this instance.  A wirework dangle, a lampwork bead and a ceramic droplet made by the wonderful Scorched Earth have been picked up, fondled, stared at, hoping the design would miraculously appear and yet they've been returned to their spot for two years and one house move.  

Two weeks ago, Heath and I wandered down to a local reggae festival where we crossed over a creek.  Stopping to see if it was running, I was so inspired by what I saw -- gently swirling water delicately gliding over and under sun-kissed river pebbles whilst dragonflies hover a bee's breath above the surface and the lyrebirds sound their meditative song through the magical shards of listening glistening amongst the tree canopy.  And when I returned home, I knew.  Finally!  And I finished it this weekend:

This one of a kind piece features my handmade polymer clay connector and spiral dangle, a Scorched Earth on Etsy bronzy droplet, seed beads, Acacia seed, coconut, lampwork, leather and hemp cording, Vintage Bronze wire and antique brass findings.

Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!