Sunday, April 18, 2010

New pieces, a Monthly Challenge and Mosaic Monday...

These next pieces that I made, I did for a monthly challenge for, Art Bead Scene Blog. I still have one more to finish that I want to submit also, which I will be working on this week, but I thought that I'd give you a sneak preview now.
First, you must know about the monthly challenge:


This is, Insula Dulcamara by Paul Klee, 1938
31 1/2 x 69 in, Oil on newsprint, mounted on burlap. Klee Foundation, Bern, Switzerland.
This painting is the largest of Klee’s finished paintings. If you would like to read more about this wonderful painting, please go here to the April Monthly Challenge. They have a fantastic article wrote all about this painting of Paul Klee.
Now, here's the monthly theme: Your entry this month can be influenced by the colors, pattern or whatever you choose to focus on for your creation. Just remember to include at least one art bead in your design.
Also, if you'd like to view all the entries so far please go here to Flickr.
So, here's Moon Dance again for yous to see:


I'm going to submit him because I feel in comparison to all the muted colors, the black made a bold statement and through Moon Dance I feel the contrast generated in the same boldness as in Klee's painting. The Artbead/Cab in Moon Dance was made by Marie Segal at Art From My Heart and the mold was made by Maureen Carlson.
My next piece is "The Colors of Klee".
This Artbead/Cab was made by Kristie-Lou Brigham at, Sculpted Windows Wire Wrapped Jewelry Journal. I felt that the wonderful colors that Kristie used to make this with the exclusion of the black are incorporated into this artbead/cab and matches so perfectly with Paul Klee's painting, also the moon to me signifies the half moons found in each corner at the top of Klee's painting. So I knew that I had to make a piece from this and submit it also.
Introducing, "The Colors of Klee"


Next I want to tell yous about my piece, "Inspired" With this wonderful Steampunk Artbead/Cab that Beth at Bellesanbeaus Crafts made for me I was so inspired by the blues and greens in Klee's painting and also the primitive face, that through this gorgeous Artbead the Beth had made I feel involked the very same feeling that I felt when I had seen Klee's painting. So, I'd like to introduce to yous:
"Inspired"


I really enjoy making the mosaic pictures and then looking at all the wonderful mosaic pictures that everyone makes every week. But it's all thanks to Mary, at Little Red House. So, a big thank you to Mary for hosting this event! Also, if you would be so kind to visit Mary she'd love to have you, and while you're there to look at all the other mosaic pictures our friends here in Blogland have made, there's some beautiful and fascinating ones to for you to see!
Thanks so much for stopping in today and I hope that you have a beadiful day! So...until the next time, Bead Happy!
Hugs and happy beading...
Bobbi

35 comments:

Carol said...

Those are really beautiful pieces! You did Paul Klee proud! Love your mosaics and your talent! Fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Hi Bobbi! Oh, you are marvelous! What gorgeous pieces you've made and your mosaics are lovely!
Thank you so much for popping in to see me and it's so nice to meet you.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia;)

Bellesanbeaus said...

absolutely fan-tab-ulos!!!! you did such a great job with my lil cab!!! your beading is so great...just awesome!!!! big hugs beth

deb said...

Gorgeous mosaics and gorgeous pieces! You are so talented
*hugs*deb

Anonymous said...

Love the colors of Klee as I lived in Arizona for many years and those are definitely southwest colors.

They make a great mosaic.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

EG CameraGirl said...

Your beading is very, very nice and tyour works look great in mosaics.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Very pretty! You did a great job.

Jeanne said...

Beautiful pieces! And I love how you presented them in mosaic form as well.

Love Of Quilts said...

You are talented...I like the mosaic of your piece to.Trish

Flory's Photography said...

oh you're so talented Bobbi... you're artwork is great!

also you might want to go back again on my blog for a chance to win my first giveaway Photo Print!

here's the link!

http://www.florysphotography.com/2010/04/my-summer-giveaway-is-here.html

see you around,
flory

xinex said...

These are gorgeous! You are very talented....Christine

Debbiedoos said...

I love the sun faces, and that jewelery mosaic was fabulous!~

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I really like the Colros of Klee necklace and mosaic! So pretty!

Bill S. said...

Beautiful bead work. You have great talent and an eye for beauty.

The Gathering Place said...

What fun jewelry! Enjoyed your mosaic!
JoAnn

Natasha said...

I think I like the "Inspired" one the best. How creative you are!

Best wishes,
Natasha.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Hello0, Bobbie! Thank you for your visit and what a lovely pendant! You are very gifted! Wishing you a grand day! Cathy

Amanda at 32˙North said...

Hi Bobbie,

You've had some wonderful materials to work with and have used them to great effect! Thanks for sharing!

Amanda

Snap said...

You are so talented. Love your art inspired work.

ellen b said...

I really like the blues and the green. Very nice. Aren't mosaics fun? Enjoy...

My name is Riet said...

Wow, beautiful mosaics of beautiful art. Wonderful talent you have

colorchic said...

Wow beautiful bead work. So intricate and love how it works in the mosaic. Thanks for stopping by my site. Have a great day! Julie

Meri said...

Love the colors of Klee pieces.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

These are all so beautiful! Very nice mosaics too!

Alaina said...

It looks like they take a lot of patience and time, nice pictures. Thanks for taking a stroll through my mosaic garden.

Unknown said...

This is great work! Great mosaics too!
I LOVE beads. You are very talented!
Thank you for following me, following you back :)
Gros bisous
Frenchy

Ebie said...

Oh, Bobbi, I love your creativity and you are so skillful!

Each and every work has its own character!

Love them!

Rajesh said...

Spectacular designs.

luna said...

Your beading is very nice and those are really beautiful pieces!
Thanks a lot for visiting my blog!

Pondside said...

I am always struck with awe by the talent I discover through blogging. I enjoyed your mosaics, and your work - beautiful!

Carol at Serendipity said...

Bobbi,
Your work is absolutely beautiful.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Susan Cook said...

Great mosaics & bead work. You are very talented.

DoanLegacy said...

Gorgeous mosaic! Beautiful pieces you have there, so talented!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Bobbi! Beautiful mosaics...great contrasts and wonderful colors! Happy weekend...Debbie

My name is Riet said...

What a lovely mosaic of love pieces. Wonderful