Seasonal Daydreams About The Beach

I'm not someone who goes fishing, but when it gets cold and gray outside, I do daydream about being at the beach.  And it seems like every year, I do this.  It comes out in my beads.  Last year we swam with the manatees about this time and I made manatee and whale beads.  This year, I keep thinking how I can't wait to go to a warm beach and swim in the ocean and out come fish.

So I am not calling it a "seasonal disorder", but maybe a "seasonal inner wish" which manifests itself in my art.  This year I am working more in transparent and metallic reflective glass- more sparkle and light transmitting and reflecting.  I didn't think I was a "bling girl", but at this point, I'm enjoying it a lot.

I'll be selling these and others via my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/marcylamberson and in my etsy shop, http://www.StudioMarcy.etsy.com.  Feel free to pop by and check things out.  See you next week.

Fish and Water Scenes... Something New to Show You

I don't think I'm alone when I dream about warm sunny beaches this time of year.  Even living in Atlanta, it gets a little too cold.  

When I take time for "playing", which means going somewhere different in glass, oftentimes the beads I make directly show what's been swirling in my head.    

For those who have been following me a long time, you'll know I spent my early years near the ocean.  It is what calls me and where I tend to be very happy.   Give me the sound and view of waves and surf, the distinctive scent, a few boats, even seagulls calling and plenty of sunshine.  It's one of my happy places.

So it's not a surprise that a fish with a water scene is my latest bead. When I painted watercolors, we had "happy accidents", where you were surprised but pleased with how something turned out.  This is one of those.  I thought I was using a different glass, but this one had silver in it and reacted differently than I expected.  Now to see if I can replicate and have it do what I wish on purpose.  Cross your fingers for me.  I think this is one of the directions I'd like to explore.  See you soon!

Currently Fascinated With...

NUDIBRANCHS!

These are awesome!  Have you ever googled nudibranchs?  I love their colors, shapes and patterns.  Look for a new series coming out soon that mimics some that I've found.

Glass friends...see the opal yellow, periwinkle, white, ivory, ink blue...yeah, me too.  What would you use for the interior color- the one on the top layer in the middle..kind of a warm, golden brown that probably needs to be hand-mixed?  Suggestions?  That color seems to have pinkier tones in some places and grayer in others.

Okay, just thought I'd show you.  I think they could make some gorgeous oceanic organic shaped jewelry.  Better get my kiln up and running.  This will be a busy day.

Happy Friday to you!

Pismo Fine Art Glass

May is known for a lot of things.  It's the Merry Month, May Day, Mothers' Day (and my birthday too!).  But if you are a glass art bead lover, it's also the month which Pismo Fine Art Glass in Denver has their annual Bead Invitational.

This is my second year of being a part of it. And it's an honor to be invited.  A lot of my friends show in it too and I am so happy to be among them.

I'm showing one of my Beach necklaces here.  Last year I sent Bobbleheads to show and this year, after being sick a long time, it seemed like Beach and Ocean related beads needed to come out of my hands.  I think I was dreaming of a warm, sunny vacation.  If you look in their Bead Section under my name, Marcy Lamberson, you'll see my sea horses and a fish on my new colorful and detailed bead stands.  I really like those a lot too!

So stop by Pismo Fine Art Glass in Cherry Creek for some amazing glass bead art during the month of May.  You can also see the work on the website here.