Leaves and flowers: Art Bead Scene June Challenge

July 3, 2014 Melissa

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Sadly, I didn’t get my entry for the Art Bead Scene June challenge finished in time. The piece was finished, it was the photos and blog post that stumped me! I thought you might like to see it anyway!

The inspiration for the June challenge was a lovely illustration from Victorian era botanical artist Marianne North.

june 2014 - Marianne North - Trees Laden with Parasites and Epiphytes in a Brazilian Garden — Trees Laden with Parasites and Epiphytes in a Brazilian Garden, 1873, by Marianne North, Oil on Paper. Colour palette by Brandi Hussey.

The focal element of this illustration is the lush green foliage, and the contrast of the tiny red flowers. I used a Blu Mudd connector with a leafy pattern and two sizes of green beads , along with some tiny red and white ceramic beads to make a sweet bracelet.

Visit the Art Bead Scene June challenge recap post to see what others were inspired to make!

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I love to cook and I love to make jewellery, although with three kids I haven't had a lot of time to do either recently! You'll often find me checking Facebook and Pinterest, and in my "spare" time I love to read. View all posts by Melissa

2 thoughts on “Leaves and flowers: Art Bead Scene June Challenge”

Phil Dry says:

July 4, 2014 at 1:47 pm

Beautiful Lissy, hope to see it next week. XX Sue

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beadlove says:

July 4, 2014 at 11:39 pm

I’m so glad you posted this anyway because it’s really beautiful! Such a perfect combination of beads for that lovely focal. I love the little red flowers! An excellent interpretation of the inspiration art.

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