The Mirror is a reverse applique of cotton cloth. It was then embroidered and embellished (encrusted) with glass, shell, coral, and sterling silver beads, and a mirror. This piece was made during a series of political events wherein the protagonists were very busy announcing the motes in the eyes of others apparently unable to notice…
Prayers II is a multi-layered reverse applique embellished with beads and re-configured trash. You will find in this piece: "bubble" or product packaging, salvaded and repurposed polymer clay bits, shaped candy foils, violet (raisin) can tops, #6 illustrated plastic (shrink plastic), fishing hardware, (dollar) coins, postage, Tibetan incense packaging, eyelet screws, faux credit cards, water…
Using a sheet of copper and basic soldering and metal techniques I designed this piece with the beads I knew I wanted to use in mind. This complex pendant hangs on a simple chain accented with colorful beads. The turquoise bead that hangs on the bottom of the pendant is just my way of…
Batik silk and cotton pieced and stitched on block printed figures embellished with embroidery and beads.
This purse has a flowing polka dot "skirt". There are three layers of material under the polka dot fabric before getting to the base which is a sequined black velvet. The purse handle has beaded work moving towards a beaded flower.
This purse has a flowing polka dot "skirt". There are three layers of material under the polka dot fabric before getting to the base which is a sequined black velvet. The purse handle has beaded work moving towards a beaded flower.
This purse has a flowing polka dot "skirt". There are three layers of material under the polka dot fabric before getting to the base which is a sequined black velvet. The purse handle has beaded work moving towards a beaded flower.
This purse has a flowing organza "skirt". Each tip on the skirt is ended with a crystal bead. There is a cross stitch of a princess in the center. The back has a line of leaf beads and ribbon. The handle is made from pink and clear crystal beads.
This purse has a flowing organza "skirt". Each tip on the skirt is ended with a crystal bead. There is a cross stitch of a princess in the center. The back has a line of leaf beads and ribbon. The handle is made from pink and clear crystal beads.
This purse has a flowing organza "skirt". Each tip on the skirt is ended with a crystal bead. There is a cross stitch of a princess in the center. The back has a line of leaf beads and ribbon. The handle is made from pink and clear crystal beads.
