Inspiration
by Kelli Pope
This piece was inspired by the bird. I bought some of these locally in January from Caroline Zama, but wasn't sure what to do with them. I think the recycled glass, ceramic beads from Gaea, and clay beads from HumbleBeads work perfectly with it.
This one is actually from my own ceramic beads. I've had these for months also. They were just waiting patiently for the right "spark" to hit me.
And finally, this lovely focal bead is from JulsBeads. I bought it last year. The large enameled turquoise bead is from Barbara Lewis, and worked WONDERFULLY with it. (That I've had a while, too)
Izzy's interview this week got me thinking about how we create. I once interviewed with Mary Ann also, and she asked me too, if I sketch out ideas ahead of time. At the time it seemed like a strange question to me, as I'd never done it. I just sit down and create. I let components, colors, shapes inspire me. Sometimes I get a "vision" of a piece when I'm not in the studio, and will sketch something out, but it's really just an idea to follow later. Usually a component, or shape, not a road map for the finished product. I like to let the creativity flow. BUT, I realize, what allows me to do that is wonderful, inspiring handmade beads and components. Many people purchase something and create with it. I'm more of a "collector". I like to hunt, gather, stash, THEN create. I see wonderful pieces I just MUST have, but it often takes months before they inspire me to create with them. Sometimes my own handmade metal components create the "spark".
I just made these earrings for myself this weekend from GORGEOUS enameled copper discs from our own Maire Dodd. I bought these months and months ago, but just wasn't sure what I'd do with them. (wore them today Mary Jane and got LOADS of compliments!!)
This piece was inspired by the bird. I bought some of these locally in January from Caroline Zama, but wasn't sure what to do with them. I think the recycled glass, ceramic beads from Gaea, and clay beads from HumbleBeads work perfectly with it. This one is actually from my own ceramic beads. I've had these for months also. They were just waiting patiently for the right "spark" to hit me. 
And finally, this lovely focal bead is from JulsBeads. I bought it last year. The large enameled turquoise bead is from Barbara Lewis, and worked WONDERFULLY with it. (That I've had a while, too)What inspires you?
