Aug.17.2007
10:17 am
by Libby
Pendant Parade
In my last post, I talked about the work I threw out. Fortunately, not everything went into the trash. I have finished a number of pendants destined for sale at the Bead Bazaar, plus a pair of pendants that are already spoken for. I’m just posting the highlights here, if you want to see more, check out my Gallery. I’ll be adding to it as I finish and photograph pieces.
This pink circle pendant is my favorite of the week’s work. Simple and very wearable. It’s just under 2 inches in diameter and it’s quite light for its size. I’s going to be hard to part with this one, but the focus for the week has been work to sell at the Southern CT Polymer Clay Guild’s booth at the Bead Bazaar, Sept 15-16 in North Haven, CT. If you’re in the area, stop by and check it out. It’s a great bead show held at the North Haven Holiday Inn, just off of I-91.
I have more finished and in process pieces, but here are some of the highlights. Continuing in the magenta mode:
Switching to green - I am calling this pendant “Sue’s Leaf” because it is going to my friend Sue.
This last piece is destined for my sister. She really liked my Copper Falls necklace, so this purple triangle donut pendant is for her. (the beading will happen soon, I promise)
We drove up to Boston yesterday afternoon, kind of a last hurrah to enjoy the kid-free time. It was a bit of an artist date and date-date combo. We had a lovely lunch at Legal Seafood, poked in a couple of stores and enjoyed a walk over to the Museum of Fine Arts. The impetus for going to the MFA was the Daphne Farago Artist Jewelry exhibit. I had read about the exhibit in Ornament magazine, but seeing it in real life was so much better. It’s exciting to see jewelry as art showcased in such a wonderful museum. There was even a single impressive polymer clay necklace by Steven Ford & David Forlano. The range of materials was really fascinating, everything from the expected silver and gold, to incredibly unusual materials. The shapes and designs are truly inspiring. If you have any reason to go to Boston before the exhibit ends in March 2008, stop by the museum and check it out.
Our field trip was a perfect cap to a low key, but creative week. While I am sorry we didn’t get away as planned, it has been a week of relaxation and creative recharge. I took advantage of the solitary days by spending quite a few hours in the studio. The next two weeks are sure to be short on creative time as the girls come home, and we turn our focus to the start of a new school year.
It’s a challenge to stop and start like this. Sometimes I feel like my creative path is like a car when you’re first learning to drive a standard transmission, lurching between smooth movement and stalling out.
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Lucky Sue! I love the little detail of the small circles anchored by rivets on that leaf.
And I might know someone who’d give that segmented magenta/purple piece a good home, too…
Hi, Libby. I love what you are doing with the silver AND clay. Since I am a gold person I kind of shy away from silver but admire it from afar. Check out the belts in this month’s Belle Armoire.
Oh, I love the three-tiered magenta one. Very nice!
Wait, you were in Boston yesterday, and you didn’t tell me????? ‘Sup wit dat???? LOL
Thanks guys! I think I might have to keep the three tiered one for myself. It’s too much fun to wear. It was a pain to make, but I learned a lot so I might try another.
Trina, did you have a belt in Belle Armoire? I love that magazine.
Diana, I didn’t realize you were in or near Boston. Silly me. LOL
Libby,
I was so happy to see your post - eye candy for the soul! I enjoy what you’re doing - I especially like the different patterns and similar colors on your pink necklaces. The texturing and patina is playful. My favorite is the circle pendant. And thanks for the analogy of the creative process - kids, life - it’s so true. It brings back memories of a friend of mine when she was learning to drive a stick. We called her the little kangaroo. Actually, I think a few of us neighbors sat outside cocktails and watched her go around the block, many times. It was quite entertaining!
And by the way, I’m in the Boston area and I’m sad to say I haven’t gotten around to this exhibit yet. I’ve heard such wonderful things about it and that it’s a must see.
Keep up the great work!
wow Libby…I really love the new stuff especially the pendant for your sister. I love the combo of copper, silver and clay. good stuff gf!
Libby, I predict a good show!!! I love, love, love the circle pendant and my other fav is the purple triangle pendant! Your color choices are just delicious!
OMG! I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. I just love your new work Libby…why I haven’t been visiting your blog, heaven only knows! All of these pieces show your true artistic flair…magnificent, really :o)
Thanks so much! I am really enjoying combining layers of metal and polymer. It’s so much fun. Now if I can only survive the next couple of weeks until the kids are both back in school.