I did it, the September Art Bead Scene Challenge

So I did the challenge last month and it was fantastic to stretch out, grab some beautiful beads from my stash, and put them together to go with the theme photo.

I was inspired by the interesting color palette and loose organic forms, and I used my favorite techniques- adding foils to clay and micro-applique little pieces onto a matte surface, for the interplay of shiny, crackly and matte. So fun!

Time for another Art Bead Challenge...

Can I make it in time?
http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2015/09/september-monthly-challenge.html

I'm finally seeing my drawings translated into art making tools and it's great!

I've been doodling with intention for a long time now. I have tried Zentangle, but sometimes it is actually too limiting for me! I enjoy a more freestyle way of drawing. And I was able to get a couple of technological tools to help me out, loving my Wacom stylus and tablet at the moment.

Because I've been working with polymer clay and mixed media for years (since about 1995) I understand what works and what doesn't, and I feel very qualified to create excellent designs.

The ones currently available are for sale in our online shop, PolymerClayTV. Be sure to check them out :)