au inspiration cuffs

Art Unraveled 2012 is almost here...how time flies.  I will be teaching a class on Paper Leather and here are some cuffs that will be available for inspiration.  If time permits, we will start a cuff in class, nonetheless, I will walk you through the process.  Paper Leather is great for journal covers, wall hangings, and purses. These items will also be available in class to inspire you.

Hope to see you in class 

and on vendor day.

reliquario necklace

I finally finished some necklaces.  In the last three months while my brother was hospitalized, I would come home exhausted but could not sleep.  I found a thrift store garment that had heart patterns which I cut up and I started filling in the shapes with embroidery.  I randomly added one seed bead at a time, a sort of meditation for me..  I also added a metal reliquia of Saint Margaret and finished the necklace with recycled beads.

Eight days now since by brother passed.  I would like to say thank you to all the wonderful people who sent prayers, cards, and calls. 

midnight rainbow

David Rivero  1942 - 2012

Today I said farewell to my only brother, David Rivero.  David was a singer and songwriter in love with country music.  Not having had one music lesson in his life, he picked up a guitar one day, and just started playing, following the footsteps of our father.  His children now do the same.  He went on to write music, my favorite being "Midnight Rainbow".  That song among many, went to the top of the hit lists in Europe.  His music will live on, being that his songs have been contracted and will be sung by other artists.

He left behind a CD of songs called "Blood Line" in reference to our life journey.  He was honored with an award from the Arizona Writers Association for a song called "The Look", which we will hopefully see on the music charts soon.

I love you "mijo" and I will miss you so much.

Sorry about the delay in posting...beside teaching in Ohio for Artiscape, I have been super busy and stressed over my only brother who has been in and out of the hospital.  He is very ill and in need of prayers.

The above photo has a hand painted flower motif on porcelain, embellished with a textured and colored piece of copper, and... a little fat bumble bee.   If you are intrested in classes, please visit  here.

karma is a bitch,

so is my lawyer

electric blue

Finally able to get into my photos, had to change everything...hope this never happens to you.  The above cuff is adorned with beads, charms, and handcrafted resin beads... and yes, a copyright watermark, I do hope it is not a distraction.


Thank you for being patient
  

karma is a bitch
so is my lawyer 



 

why me?

Sorry for not posting lately.  Someone hacked into my photo folders and I have not been able to post any pictures anywhere.  Hopefully it will be cleared soon,  Thanks for being patient.

bead soup reveal 2012

Title: EL MILAGRO
necklace one
scroll down to see necklace two

The soup is done... time to enjoy. The beads below are the one's Rhea sent to me. I loved everything about the beads, especially the color combination. After admiring them for a day or two, I started on an idea. Very quickly I discovered that the hole of the focal bead was closed. No, Rhea did not do this on purpose. It did however, set up a real challenge. I tried a bead reamer...nothing, I was afraid I might crack the bead.
So, I called on my muse, and she handed me wire, she handed me more beads, chain, and copper washers. I Started working intuitively and this is the result. It was a miracle the way things fell into place, hence the name, "El Milagro". Thank you Rhea for not checking the hole before sending it, I'm glad that it was closed...I don't believe in coincidences.
Now, go check out Rhea's blog, her soup is yummy.
Next go visit Lori, where you will find links to all the other participates.

These are the beads that Rhea sent to me. On the right is a side view of El Milagro.
Had I executed my first idea, I probably would have used the lovely clasp, but, it was to heavy to use on El Milagro. So I made a simple long necklace, using the clasp as a focal on which to attach the dangles. I also added a caped bead, handcrafted by me from my line of fabric beads called Modern Acorns. Yes, the beads will be posted on Etsy very soon.

Title: El Talisman

I do hope you enjoy all of the different soups. A big thank you to Lori Anderson for giving us this wonderful challenge to play with.


ENJOY!