Still Life with Shells by Balthasar van der Aast 1640
Taking the challenge with the July Art Bead Scene painting, Still Life with Shells, has been a fun opportunity to beach comb like I did as a child, but this time the shells are made of ceramic clay!! I used a shell I had on hand to help me make my imaginary sea creature homes into wearable beads. I was inspired by the the yellow, browns and orange in Van der Aast's palette when it came time to add the glazes.
Here is a selection of what I made
Beachcomber's Pendant
Drops
Charms
Beads
Dancing Sea Creature Pendant
I have added some of these to my Etsy shop.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Mary
Here are the links to all the participants in the blog hop:
Mary Harding
Claire Lockwood
Michelle Ann McCarthy
Heather Powers
Beautiful and painterly. These really have a feeling for the waterworld.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by Dawn. I am delighted that I have conveyed a waterworld in my pieces. I am so happy to hear it!!
DeleteFabulous pieces, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Claire!!
DeleteLove the crusty, ancient quality of these... they are gorgeous! I especially love that second piece, the sea shell spiral pendant. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment Sarajo!! I am so happy you stopped by. It is such a beautiful painting to get inspiration from.
DeleteWow exciting stuff! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you for Katherine!! I am so pleased that my pieces inspire you!! I love the bead you made inspired by this painting!!
DeleteWow exciting stuff! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pieces!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Terri and responding with enthusiam to my creations!!
DeleteAwesome pieces!
ReplyDeleteWild, mysterious, absolutely beautiful. xo -- Julie
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie for your response comment to my creations. I am always so pleased to hear from you and it makes my day to hear you find them wild and mysterious!!
DeleteI love all your ceramic creations, but I am really drawn to the drops. I see some fabulous earrings that want to come to life!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle for your great comment. I am excited to hear you imagine fab earrings from the drops.
DeleteGreat beads, Miss Mary! I love the dangly bits. The texture is divine. But I do so love those first ones, the connectors. The colors and shapes are awesome! I didn't get mine finished in time to photograph. Love seeing the diverse interpretations! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Erin for your detailed comment of what you found cool in my beads and those that you favored. You know how much I admire your taste in art beads!!! Look forward to seeing what you made!!! I
DeleteI especially love your sea shell spiral pendant and charms. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging comment Kathy!! I looked again at your favorite ones and am so pleased you mentioned them!!
DeleteSo lovely! The Beachcomber pendant...I looked twice, as it looked "real"! Beautiful, as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patti!!! I agree about that Beachomber pendant-- I did a double take when it came out of the kiln. I think it is that extra white creamy porcelain clay that gave it that life like look. Thanks so for your kind words and support!!
DeleteGreat job. All the pieces seem to have come from a small wade pool from the beach. I love the last one, reminds me of a star fish with jewels.
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