PIntereest Inspiration

I wish I can remember whose pin on Pinterest.com this was.  But I LOOOOVE the colors, the photo and  am saving it to inspire a series for my Spring line.  It is so warm, but fresh.  If you haven't joined pinterest, please do and just start checking out what your friends are pinning.  I'm finding new friends, ideas and all kinds of wonderful inspiration.  Join me, and don't forget to add me as a friend under Marcy Lamberson.

Convergence III Book Is Available and Guess What?

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers' Convergence III show's book is now available.  I was so excited to see my necklace in the center spot of the cover!

Convergence III is a juried traveling show of glass art jewelry that was designed with the theme of interpreting a piece of art.  If you have seen Magritte's "Son of Man" - you know, the man with the apple covering his face- and a cloudy serene background, you will recognize my inspiration.

But to be honest, I am just as in love with other artists' work in this book.  There is so much eye candy, they will gain 20 lbs just by looking at it.  (not really.... but you know...I'm trying to make a point!)

You can buy a copy of this and the Convergence II book (not on the cover, but I'm in it as well) by going here and here.  I'm ordering one of each today

At the Beach

Today is my last day at the beach with my friends.  I love the ocean and the feel of the sand and watching the wildlife.  On our last day, we always get up early, grab a cup of coffee and trudge down for the sunrise.  And I must say, it's worth it.

From an artistic point of view, how does one translate these opposite colors melded together?  I look at this spectacular view and think how hard it would be to show in glass.

Back to the real world in just a few hours, but for now, Happy Sunday.  Wishing you a wonderful new week.

Fishing Around for Inspiration

So what kind of shops do you go to for inspiration?  I hadn't been into a salt water fish store for a long time, so I popped in to have a look.  I love the big fish especially, or the ones with the bright colors and beautiful patterns.

This one wanted to be my new BFF.  He kept coming over to have a better look.  Right up against the glass.  I've never really noticed any alive thing with real blue lips before.  Pretty awesome (and one of my favorite colors too!) 

And the colors- I think this moving item (what is it anyhow?) was gorgeous.  It is my inspiration for Fall colors. I love the warm, rich shades - red, purple and gold together.  And the shape would make a gorgeous bead too.  Watch for this one!

So what do I find in a store like this?  A lot!  I find nature's gorgeous color combinations and patterns.  I find shapes not only in the fish, but in the corals, and that unnamed purple/red/gold unit that I love, and I even saw some little creepy crawly things that looked like they could be inspiration for Halloween, when it comes around.  Not bad for a quick visit.

So tell me, where do you like to go for off beat inspiration?  We'd all like to hear.  See you tomorrow on my blog, http://www.StudiMarcy.blogspot.com