Here is a quick sketch of what will hopefully be my next beaded subject. An M1 Abrams main battle tank. This is the principal battle tank for the United States Army & Marine Corps ., as well as armies in Egypt, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. It probably...
Topics: sketches, vehicles, wordless wednesday

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Just a few quick news updates today. First, I would like to announce that my current exhibit, Under the Microscope at Bead + Fiber Gallery , has been extended for one more week - through Oct. 4! If you haven't had the chance to stop by & view my..
Topics: books, Boston, etsy, exhibits, gallery

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Since I just finished a bead-painting, I thought it was time to make a new item for my Etsy shop - a beaded black cat! :) Inspired by a photo I saw on Faz the Cat 's blog, I cut out a few pieces of felt and stitched them together. First, I started...
Topics: bead embroidery, beadwork, etsy, pendants, wearables

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Semi-beaded Abigail Adams portrait. 12" x 12". Beadwork in progress. Yesterday I was brave. Even though I'm not quite finished with the bead embroidery portion of this piece, I took out a brand new paintbrush, and a new tube of hot pink...
Topics: Boston, history, mixed media, painting, pop art

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On my third day in Venice, Italy, I finally took the vaporetto to the Glass Island of Murano . Murano is actually a group of islands adjoined by bridges. It is about 30 minutes away from the main island of Venice. Murano is known for the beautiful glass..
Topics: art history, museums, travel

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