“I
love the freedom beading gives me to work in different colors,” says Jean
Bushey, who crafts jewelry mostly employing a technique known as bead weaving,
She is
participating in LoLa for the third time, and will be showing at the home of
glass artist Nicole Fierce, who was featured on this blog earlier.
What inspires/informs your art?
Color, which of course is everywhere. Leaves,
flowers, birds and an occasional turtle!
I have some favorite patterns but always try to
work them in different colors. I've worked in fine jewelry and watch repair for
many years, and though I've enjoyed it and it payed the bills, it didn't give me the
satisfaction that beadwork does. I love working with tiny bits and pieces. My
favorite palette always leans toward the changing fall colors which is what
inspired my Autumn Jewels.
What do
you like about Lola?
It's so fun to work in my own neighborhood.
Longfellow is a wonderful community full of creativity.
Are you
doing anything special for Lola?
There will be a lovely refreshment table.
See more of Jean’s beadweaving and other jewelry on
her website, Autumn Jewels.
Wonderful work! Will any of these beautiful bracelets fit a man's wrist? I've been searching forever!
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DeleteHello! Here's a corrected reply. If you go to the website linked above (at the end of the blog post), you will see a way to contact Jean directly. She was going to participate in the Becketwood And LoLa Art Fair, but had to cancel.
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