Archive for July, 2009
Today I took some “me” time,sat in my yard enjoying the flowers and the cool breeze. It’s been a hot,muggy,humid New York afternoon. I closed my eyes and started to think what new pieces I should add to my jewelry inventory. So many colors,shapes,sizes,stones,metals,mediums, in my world of beads and metals. I opened my eyes and said to myself “Oh hell, this is not relaxing”,Why can’t I make a decision,so much going on in my head, so much to choose from,feeling hurried, I must be in a New York State Of Mind. I got up went inside, had a cold drink, took a look at my work area with all the many beads and other related items and went back outside to my garden and sat down. I said to myself,what is it I like?, what makes me feel comfortable?, what do I feel passionate about?. Am I about bold and funky,simple and elegant, Victorian or classic, modern and slick. Being true to myself, I had to admit I LIKE THEM ALL. I also realized I haven’t found a color I truly dislike. I do admit I am drawn to blues and earth tones,but give me the right combination of colors,textures and sizes, that works for me. All the colors of the rainbow are a gift from God. If all the elements of my work compliment each other, the piece is well constructed with quality materials,and it’s made with love and passion—–THAT’S MY STYLE—–
It’s been a very hectic and chaotic few months for me. A sick husband has kept me extremely busy. God willing he’s on the mend now and I can start refocusing on my jewelry making. The rare times I had a free moment I would glance at my beads and a couple of ideas would flash across my mind. I did make time to become a member of another venue for handmade items. You can also find my work at www.daring.1000markets.com
I realize that whatever else is going on, beading is always in the back of my mind.
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