Goodbye Tucson!
I'm getting ready to walk out the door on my way to the frozen tundra ... a place called "Maryland" ... but before I leave and Tucson becomes a pleasant memory, I wanted to introduce you to Karen Ovington. I was so excited to learn that she would be my next door neighbor at the show. She is so charming and a truly talented glass artist.
These are photos of two pieces I bought from Karen, which I will treasure. I think James Cameron just excavated them from the ocean depths!
I think Karen might be at Bead Fest Wire. If so, I'll get another chance to purchase more of her outstanding work! Speaking of Bead Fest Wire, I'll be teaching the Painting with Fire Method of torch firing on Sunday, April 10, 2011. You'll learn the technique and leave with over 50 beads and several pendants. We'll work with millefiori, cat whiskers, and lump enamel. I'll demonstrate how to put your flame in reduction to get special effects on enamel. In the world of enamel, it would be equivalent to some of the surfaces of Karen's beads ... crusty, worn and ancient! No, I'm not describing myself, thank you very much! LOL Later gator!
Category Article Barbara Lewis, Karen Ovington, painting with fire artwear, scavo, To Bead True Blue
