Bead art handmade on the Bellarine |
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Artist bio I am a self-taught bead artist whose bead art is inspired by by natural & cultural world near & far. I publish about beadwork in beading magazines and on my blog. My beadart is inspired by shapes, patterns, colors and meanings of cultural and natural worlds near and far. Many of my designs use traditional beadweaving techniques that women have used in diverse cultures over time to create beadwork of great beauty and significance to their daily lives. Some of this beadwork carries hidden messages, some forms their dowry and much of it contains their wealth in a wearable form. All of it intrigues, enchants and inspires me to use beads to create wearable bead art that celebrates this tradition and brings diversity to what we see and wear and in daily lives. Beadwork is very durable and cared for properly, it can last for generations. Each piece of my hand-woven beadwork has instructions about its care. I generally usesJapanese glass seed beads called Delicas, known for their precision & quality. I weaves the Delicas on waxed Nymo thread to for increased strength & durability. I have a growing list of awards for my art beadwork. I sell my work online & at local markets on the Bellarine.
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My awards to date