This is another design in which I included polymer clay  cabochons.  I made these a few months ago using the techniques of layering, imprinting, and slicing the clay to achieve the interesting designs.  For some reason, I keep to organic design motifs with this style.  I also added a little aboriginal influence with the lines of… Read More Another Clay Elements Bead Painting

This is my first endeavor to replicate the designs I saw in Australia.  I’m pretty pleased with the results.  I actually designed it to go horizontally, but my photographer (thank you, Howard) chose to put it vertically.  The result is a design that looks like birds’ heads or serpents!  All the circles look like eyes.  I… Read More My First Aboriginal Style Bead Painting

I mentioned in my last post about my interest in aboriginal art.  I wanted to pass on a link that I posted on my Facebook page with some examples of the art like the one above. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1213889008623503.1073741831.100000072473365&type=1&l=2b0c54360b In the meantime, I am busy working on three beading kits that I will offer for students.  The… Read More More on Aboriginal Art

  I love to travel.  I love seeing new places, getting to know the history of the area, and discovering the art of the regions.  This is my friend, Jewey, who was kind enough to give me a hug  while I was visiting. In Australia, I learned a lot about the Aborigine art.  The designs… Read More Back from Australia