Dryad series...tree beads~

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I do love trees..scrawny skinny trees, massive glorious wise trees. They're all beautiful~
I've started sculpting them on beads and because I've got a few of them now, I'm calling it a series.
Pendants depicting trees and foilage~ created with sage and copper greens and wired in black iron to complete the organic feel. Strung onto hand dyed silk ribbon in shades of fawn.
Number in the series is indicated on the accompanying card and the first is available now in the Etsy shop..~ called the 'Dryad Series'

hear the distant thrum of tree nymphs
haunting sultry summer skies
spilling untold ancient secrets

songbirds in disguise.


Comments

Valerie said…
those beads are exquisite! So complex, but really natural feeling.
August 4, 2009 at 10:01 PM
Duni said…
Trees are fascinating.
Your interpretation on the beads is stunning!
August 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Erika said…
Beautifully done and artful. I like how you tied in the gorgeous photo with this series.
August 5, 2009 at 6:43 AM
Split Rock Ranch said…
Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE those beads!
August 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Deborah Lambson said…
♥ thank you ladies! ♥
August 5, 2009 at 10:12 PM
belvedere beads said…
your beads, and your photos of them, are so elegant. i just wandered into you your blog and it's lovely.
August 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Absolutely beautiful work!! Your beads are exquisite!
All the best ~ Sharon
August 12, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Melanie-Pearl said…
this bead is amazing. wow!
August 12, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Mary Smith said…
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June 22, 2010 at 2:59 AM
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