Sunday, May 6, 2012

No Name yet

Another experiment taking place, not too sure where it is going yet. 
I am liking the results so far, especially how I set the Swarovski drop, it really frames the drop well.

This design reminds me of my clasp I made awhile back and I think I may be 
developing a "style" to my work.
I don't mind as it is good to have something no one else is doing.

I now have the necklace portion to make but not today as I need a bit of a break from beading. 

I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with commitments in the beading area.
I have two magazine publications about to happen, a submission for a book gallery, a design for the 
Battle of the Beadsmith Tournament and I soon start teaching jewellery at a new college.

OMG......this passion of mine is turning into a job.....not too sure how I feel about that !!

34 comments:

  1. That is really beautiful, Patrick. I love the "openness" of the design, with the smooth flowing lines and all the interesting negative spaces. It does frame the Swarovski drop perfectly. Congrats on all your beading ventures too - they sound so exciting. And good luck with the Tournament!

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  2. Thank you Caroline for visiting and commenting. Much appreciated. I said to Neva Brown you should be in the Tournament, she agreed, but then said you were a very busy woman. I am astounded by your work, I think you may have guessed that eh !

    Cheers...Patrick

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  3. You are right,this beauty reminds me too of that clasp.This"no name" is perfect design,absolutely beautiful.

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    1. Thank you again Amy. I only hope I can make the necklace part as nice as the centrepiece.
      Have a great weekend,

      Cheers...Patrick

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    1. Thank you Orsi, always nice to her form you.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  5. Wonderful shape Patrick. The colors and movement are terrific.
    Greetings,
    -Eva Maria

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    1. Greetings Eva Maria and thank you for visiting and your comments. Always a thrill to hear form you in your busy schedule. I hope the necklace will do the centrepiece justice. We shall see.

      Cheers...Patrick

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    2. Looking forward to the finished piece. The design is so versatile :)
      Happy "Beady" Day :)
      -Eva Maria

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  6. I love your beadwork and design!!!
    This necklace PERFECT!!!!

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    1. Hello Ajne, thanks for visiting and commenting. There is a pic of the next stage being posted up soon.
      many thanks...Patrick

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  7. The design is unique ... beautiful, I would wear the chain immediately.
    Congratulations to the many activities that your passion can degenerate into work. I think you have to be careful that you do not get burn-out;-)

    Greetings
    iris

    Das Design ist einmalig ... wunderschön, ich würde die Kette sofort tragen.
    Gratulation zu den vielen Aktivitäten, die Deine Passion in Arbeit ausarten lassen. Ich glaube Du musst aufpassen, dass Du keinen Burn-Out bekommst ;-)

    Liebe Grüße
    Iris

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    1. Greetings Iris, thank you for your comments. Yes I do need to watch for over doing the beading. I had all yesterday away from it and will also have today away.

      Many thanks and Cheers.....Patrick

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    1. Hello Angel, thank you.
      Have a great weekend

      Cheers...Patrick

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  9. Wow!
    I find the design of this "No Name" work fantastic, especially the frame of the Swarovski drop and the harmony of colors.
    I'm sure you will find the suitable necklace part to it!!!!!

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    1. Hello Szikati, always nice to hear from you. I have done some more on the design and posted the next image up for you to check out.

      Cheers...Patrick

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  10. Hi,Patrick:
    Something absolutely new has begun:-)
    That's good,because I believe-beadweaving has got an infinite amount of combinations,so someday,among all those experiments and searching,You'll be able to say:-'This is my style,one,unrepeatable and unique',as it seems not everything has been revealed in this area.
    Exciting-how the pendant will get developed:-)
    Also-Your beading venture-as You've said-'the passion's started changing into a job'...happiness and anxiety at the same time,but-something happens and this is the most important.
    Warm Greetings-Halinka-

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    1. Hello Halinka, many thanks for your visit and comments. Yes, I do believe I am finding my own style. I love creating from the seed beads and the possibilities are infinite as you say.
      I have posted the next stage for this necklace up so you can see the evolvement.
      Many thanks and cheers....Patrick

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  11. Very nice! J'aime beaucoup!

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    1. Bonjour Sabine. Merci de votre visite et vos commentaires, très apprécié.

      Vive ... Patrick

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  12. I do appreciate your "experiments" Congrtaulations on all your new advertures too.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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    1. Hello Nicole, I am glad you enjoy the experiments and many thanks for the well wishes.
      The next evolved picture has been posted up so you can see where it is going.
      Cheers...Patrick

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  13. precioso,muy muy original,diferente

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    1. many thanks Isabel, I am glad you like it.

      Cheers...patrick

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  14. It’s amazing!You’ve created something special once again!Congrats!

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    1. Hello Ewa and always nice to hear form you. Many thanks.

      Cheers...Patrick

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    1. many thanks Lyra,

      have a great day...patrick

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  16. Opened this first thing this morning - and went OOOOO - I like this one - Sandy (Possum)

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    1. Thank you Sandy Possum, I always like hearing from you.
      Cheers...Patrick

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  17. What a great design!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!

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    1. Thank you very much, I am glad you like it.

      Cheers...Patrick

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  18. Hello, I just found your site through a link from Pinterest. I have only seen two of your pieces so far -- although you can be sure I will be looking through your entire site now -- but I can tell you this, you absolutely have a unique and beautiful style of your own. I am very happy for you that this is turning into a job for you and I'm happy to have found your work at the beginning of that process. You seem to be able to express design elements from other types of jewelry in beads, which has been a constant interest of mine. I am especially intrigued by your creation of stable curves with a minimal amount of visual "weight". Congratulations on the Manquette set! I will be watching for ways to learn from your style.

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