I just love this picture, an illustration for American Cresent Cycles, 1899, by Frederick Winthrop Ramsdell. , which is the Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge inspiration for August. I can't stop looking at the colors and how wonderfully they work together. Since I was so captivated by this painting I decided to try out some of the colors on a few pieces. Here is what I came up with. All 4 are in my Etsy Shop.
Art Nouveau Style Daisy Heart Pendant
This is such a wonderful color combo, I think, inspired by the colors of her dress and hair.
I can't resist putting in a mellow orange to the mix. The thought of the lilies brings this color out in me!!
Here I added some red to the mix. The hand made toggle bar reminds me of the bicycle in Ramsdell's illustration.
This toggle clasp has a hint of fern in a yellow gold and green.
Thank you for stopping by.
Awesome clasps and pendants!!! I really love the two clasps you made!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, you really caught the vibe of the pic!
ReplyDeleteThe way you captured the colors is incredible. Your pieces are outstanding. I think I need to go shopping!
ReplyDeleteYou did well! Love those colors, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love this illustration as well. Every time I look I see something new!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
Mary - these are just beautiful. I think I'll have to head out to your etsy shop...
ReplyDelete:) Molly
Lovely, lovelies!! You are such an inspiration- I love the color palette this month too!! So far I only have a black and white sketch done- not sure yet where I am going with it this month.
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely colors You got there..perfect !!
ReplyDeleteI love the toggle clasps. That is thing with beading, finding a great clasp to go with all the beautiful design you have created. You get a pattern going and then get to the clasp and often it is more of a make due than part of the whole. Thanks!
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