Metropolitan Museum of Art features this piece online. They have a function there called Artwork of the Day. A random piece of art is showcased to enjoy every day. This was the artwork on Wednesday, February 3rd.According to the MET: "This work represents the Kandyan-period style of Buddha imagery at its best. The Buddha's physique is robust and the full face does not display the softness of features seen in lesser works of the period. The auspicious marks (lakshana) seen so prominently on the gilded seated Buddha displayed nearby appear here as well, and the left arm is now lowered, a convention that persisted throughout the later Kandyan period."

Since I have been practicing yoga for a number of years and even have a yoga jewelry section of jewelryhome! They are definitely a one of a kind pair of earrings.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Vogue CoverSimultaneous Dress next to the Simultaneous Carby Sonia DelaunayIllustrated by George Lepape from January 1925

The February Art Bead Scene Challenge features the January 1925 Vogue magazine cover "Simultaneous Dress next to the Simultaneous Car" This illustration is an example of style of Cubist painting which used bright color to bring movement, light and musical qualities to artwork.

I was drawn to the compass in the illustration and made the component from a natural brass compass by Vintaj. I used white Renaissance wax and a sealant to add white color to the brass. I then mounted it onto a piece of filigree.

Next I pulled out 3 blue ceramic beads by Mary Harding to bring out