~July Art Bead Scene Challenge

Tiger in a Tropical Storm by Henri Rousseau was the inspiration for July. 

I liked the colors and did my best to grab some of them and create a
lovely torch enameled pendant on recycled copper.
Dangles by RaggedRobyn compliment the look with colors also found in the painting.
Just a perfect pairing! 

The complete listing can be found in my shop which is 75% off this month as is darlicioushouse. Use the coupon code gottago at check out in either shop.
As school starts up with new roles and responsibilities, I am liquidating as I simply do not have time to create, maintain shops or do shows.
My focus will be a few items here and there and then donating to silent auctions. xoxo
Enjoy your day!

~June Art Bead Scene Challenge

I did it again. Because it's fun. And because I can.
Because I'm working from home this summer. Because I have more time.

I love the interactions and inspiration. The camaraderie that is felt during these challenges from Art Bead Scene Blog and the June challenge was so thoughtful! You can find it here.

I went ahead and created a few enameled pieces by torch firing recycled copper bits in hues that I felt complimented the art. I used skunk berry leaves (a type of sumac) to make the impressions. Then added a few poly beads by shipwreckdandy to the wrapped stems.

Fun. Fun. Fun. Here's the art work. Just lovely. Read all about it in the link above. xoxo

~May Art Bead Scene Challenge

I decided this month to go with a challenge. 

See the challenge at the Art Bead Scene blog. 

It was fun and definitely challenging as the powdered glass can come 

out a different hue than what is in the bag! 

 But I think I came pretty close...

 I love the faces! Expressive.

 made by happyfishthings.

  Also made with Love.

Torch enameled recycled copper inspired by the hues of the following painting: