Beads, Baubles & Bits

I'm working a little bit behind the "8 ball" to get some 'stuff' together for my friends Cathy and Deryn who are coming out with a super dooper Jewelery Zine early next year.
Since I don't make jewelery (haha) I agreed to make some "Window Bling" for their Zine (and hopefully won't get my toes cut off for mentioning it on my Blog!)...anyways you are only seeing snippets here, just to prove that I can actually DO something other than weild my pen over my tablet!  I've spent a happy day piecing together beads and wire with some vintage crystals AND if you are interested to know more then you will just have to stay tuned and check out the details when the ZINE is published....how fun!  I'm sure they will let you know when it's out and about!

AND, just not to ruin the standard of 'normal programming' I did mess around a little in Photoshop tonight and will post the pick below.

It's weird, I was trolling through my files earlier and notice that in 2008 I've created WAY less art than in well....maybe the last two or three years.  Not sure why.
Is it that life is so much busier here in NYC than in other places that we have lived, or the fact that DH is home many more days of the year than previously and I have less nights to myself?  Don't know.
I do know that I play with my camera way more than I used to and call those Pics ART...
On the upside, I've SOLD way more art in galleries and online than I have in my whole life...
Things to ponder and wonder about I guess....

Comments

[Cindy Trobaugh]

Marie, this is beautiful. Both the colors and the design. Cindy T

[jean hutter]

Marie I think you make awesome jewelry - if I recall it was one of your charm bracelets that inspired me to try my hand at wire work and beading.

Congrats on selling your artwork - in this economy it is not easy!

[Chris]

Whaddya mean? Those pics ARE art!

I bet it's cause DH is home more. But it might be that you're being more selective. In any case, this piece is really pretty and dreamy and cool. I like it.

I will def. stay tuned for that Zine, as I love them, and I like beads and I'm basically too curious not to!

[CatherineWitherell]

But you have been socializing to beat the band, no? Ooooh shiny things! I came up for air after hundreds of emails. My blog is so neglected. I am getting ready for a Christmas show around the corner and I had a bit of time to see what you are up to. That's why I am commenting on every post. Wishing we lived closer right about now. xo Catherine

[Diane Cook]

Oh, you are in the zine as well...and I love your window bling. I used a chandelier crystal in one of my pieces as well~it has been so much fun to play with them. Glad to meet you!