Contemporary Abstract Pendants

I've been trying to catch up on work in the studio these days and have finally been able to create a few more art pendants. I guess I've been on an abstract kick, these two pendants are abstracts painted and fused onto glass.

I also really enjoy shopping for my jewelry creations.....these new and elegant satin rope cords just arrived in the mail the other day.

I have a contemporary garden painting on 3 gallery canvases that I've been wanting to finish as well. I'm at the point where it is basically done, all that remains for me to do is finish up the last few details and then paint the sides. What is the hold up you might ask?? Well, it is just one of those things, sometimes when I put something down for a while, I just don't feel like picking it up again right away. Today I told myself that I really have to though because at some point you realize that if you have to dust a painting (because it has been sitting so long in the same spot) it is time to do something about it and get it finished.

So that is where I'm at in the land of artwork these days and that is my next goal, to get that painting done and up in my shop. http://www.artfulcreations.etsy.com/

Inspirations For Wearable Art.....

I've been busy painting more wooden and sand dollar pendants this past week, trying to stock up on art for the holidays in my Ruby Lane shop. I was looking at photos of my purple Bearded Iris collection that blooms each May and decided to create an abstract pendant on wood, using that theme. The above is my abstract purple Iris.

I'm really enjoying painting in miniature on wood, it is a great surface to work with and has endless possibilities. I'm adding silver beads on each wooden pendant necklace and I think they set off the design very nicely. I'll be looking for beads in multi-colors for the future.

A freeform puffy heart painted in magenta on a sand dollar.

I've become very inspired by dark colors these days, sometimes being the main surface color and other times this being the color of the centerpiece of the painting. I had that in mind with the above wreath pendant.

I'm enjoying the abstract paintings very much....and can I help it if I end up using a lot of my favorite colors....purple and blue.

Looking back through all my photographs over the last few years, I'm always inspired to paint from nature. Both of these pendants were created from butterfly and rose photos, with a heavy dose of imagination added into the mix.

Most of these pieces can be found on my ETST shop: http://www.artfulcreations.etsy.com/ .

New Art Pendants......

I'm finally back again, atleast I feel that way....after 5 weeks of being under the weather with hives, a span of time I now lovingly refer to as "The hell of my life", I'm back to normal and feeling great. Feeling like myself means I'm back in the studio painting up a storm again, just starting to get things going by finishing a new contemporary multi-canvas tree-scape and starting work on more pendants. I'm trying at this point to get ready for the holiday season ahead, shocking to think it will be here before we know it. I started back to work with a custom Hummingbird pendant. This is one of my favorites, I love these beautiful birds and I love the colors of this particular pendant.

I have a lot of fun painting the abstract pieces......"Rainbow" above and "Pretty In Pink" below.

I've been having a great time experimenting with fused glass as well...."Nighttime Poppies" above is one of my favorites.

The onlyl part I have a horrible time with is the waiting period on each piece. The colors on the back and front are fused to the glass so once I create the background, I have to wait 24 hours or so before I can heat the glass. Do I always do this......No, not really, sometime I cheat and bake them ahead of schedule. I really need to force myself to wait though, as they come out better when I stick to the prescribed waiting time.

"Impressionist Garden" is above and this piece is "Blue Sky Garden" because of the blue background, it reminds me of a sunny day garden.

There are really no limits to the possibilities.....whether a garden in spring, like above or a custom order purple Thistle pendant below.

"Contemporary Tulip" and "Through The Trees" below are more paintings on sand dollars.

I hope you've enjoyed the new wearable art pendants.....everyone stay well and enjoy the lovely weather. Most of these pieces are now available on my ETSY shop at:

www.artfulcreations.etsy.com

On another note, I would like to mention my friend Barbara Jacksier, who just published a beautiful book "Waterside Cottages" and launched a brand new website and internet shop at:

http://www.watersidestyles.com/

If you have a minute, stop by and say hello and check out her brand new book and website.

Summer Inspired Jewelry.....

I'm back from vacation and I had a really wonderful and relaxing 2 weeks off, taking day trips and doing fun things with Chris. I still have to organize my photos from that time as well as take pictures of the orchids I purchased when we went to my favorite orchid nursery last week so I'll save that post for another day.

In the mean time, here are some new and I think, summery style pendants that I just completed. I've gotten into painting double sided fued glass pendants. The design on the backside, creating a lovely backdrop for the garden growing up the front.

Daisies and Poppies seem to be a popular design motif these days.

Abstract sand dollar and fused glass pendants continue to be a lot of fun for me. I love painting in miniature so this is something I truly enjoy.

These pieces can be found in my ETSY shop at: www.artfulcreations.etsy.com

Some of the pendants have already sold but if you see something you like, I'm always happy to create something just for you, feel free to ask.

Under The Weather With Some New Pendants......

I have a little sicko in my house, poor little Dudley has the flu bug. I'm trying to keep him company, help nurse him back to feeling 100% all while getting some painting done. Don't think I haven't been keeping my fingers crossed that Orchid and Willow are not going to be hit with the same bug. Besides not liking to see any of my little guys sick, there are few things more horrible then 3 sick dogs all at once..

Moving away from my sick little patient for a moment, I have managed to paint some new pendants for my ETSY shop in time for the arrival of Mother's Day. I've been painting some very different designs, things I haven't tried before.

Believe it or not, I've been thinking retro as I know it is a popular style that lots of folks like these days so......

Some retro colors and styling for some of the pendants............

While others turned out.....well, just plain groovy!!!!

This one I think is aptly named - "First Day Of Spring".

As you can see, I've been working on some black silhouettes as well.

These will soon be added to my ETSY site: http://www.artfulpendants.etsy.com/ . Dudley thanks you all in advance for your get well wishes....try to have a groovy kinda' weekend.... stay well everyone.