...my obsession with shiny sharp sensuous things... mostly things glass, metal & stone... I'm susan barton and this my twisted perspective of life as an artist... my bead neurosis with all the entrails... I also love to 'feature' bead artists and their work. I gain a perverse sense of satisfaction knowing others have this affliction as well...
they are the simple pieces that I sometimes fall in love with and nothing could be more simple than with this rough cut pink sapphire that shimmers in the light. wire wrapped and strung a sterling silver ball chain, very sweet. I have been hoarding these beauties for awhile and need to share.
It takes us about an hour and a half to reach the Rhine by bicycle. My legs
are my horse-power. Just a normal bike, one I bought 24 years ago. And a
pair...
I was working in my studio a couple of days ago, digging deep into storage
when I found a few of my early pieces I had completely forgotten about.
They're...
"Dust Light Trifles In The New Unknown"
This is my piece for "Infinite Well 2", a group show curated by Tim Maclean
of Wow x Wow Gallery which opens tomo...
One knows that a day can be beautifully redeemed upon reception late in the
afternoon of a heavy heart rock of petrified wood, found and sent priority
post...
My beading tutorials and other items are available through my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmadarsTreasure
Please contact me directly through...
I can't tell you how thrilled I am to finally have these Lander pants/magic
overalls be a reality! I had seen a few versions of this shape of overall
or ju...
My new astrology website is here. I called it Stars on Earth because I want
to do astrology that is practical and grouded in everyday life. Also
because ...
In the previous three parts of my series on Designing a Jewelry Collection,
I’ve talked about what a collection is, design principles, designing for
your...
Our holidays this year were filled with heartbreak. And yet, we were buoyed
by family surrounding us. On December 30, 2017, we had to put down our
swe...
These two wall mounted brooches will be on view in the upcoming
contemporary craft exhibition, *By Hand,* at Blue Line Arts in Roseville,
California. T...
My life as a beadmaker continues. I've been making beads since 2001 and
during that time I've seen beads go for crazy high prices and crazy low
prices. I...
June Challenge Peacock Paradise Results
Congratulations to Raven Pena of Tatooedraven who took first place for the
public vote and Albena Weibel of AlbenaA...
People always ask me - How or where do you sell your jewelry? Well, I'm
primarily a teacher. I used to do two fine craft shows a year in Los
Angeles, but s...
Happy to welcome a new color to the ESCAPE Bag family - hi navy blue!
Also happy to constantly be collaborating with such inspiring people,
always kee...
This limited edition batch of Violet lip embellishment has a powdery, sweet
floral accord that lightly flavors your lips. This soft and silky gloss is
m...
I've been a little bit seduced away from my blog by Instagram. I'll admit
it. It's so easy.
*Pretty little custom ring for a lovely lady in Vermont.*
*M...
I started a second journal. It just seemed that I needed to have a
separation. Although I'm not sure where that separation lies. Maybe
between my past a...
I have had 3 days off work and it felt like I had a 3 week holiday....
Since I decided to scale back my activities in my studio, I feel so much
lighter.
N...
22 weeks pregnant in this picture. We had our 20 week ultrasound a couple
of weeks ago and found out the gender of our baby. Watch the video or see
the...
Seeing my work photographed on the body always helps to give a sense of
scale to the work and can really make the pieces come alive. This recent
photosh...
Spruce and Gussy, one of my all time favorite shops in Maine, is hosting an
event called "Fashion Night Out" this Thursday, September 5th from 6-10pm.
I'l...
A while back I decided to step back from the online whirlpool- I left my
Etsy shop mostly unattended (no new items) and my mailing list run dry. I
left the...
This week we have five (5) of our Bead Art Originals members participating
with Items of the Week. You can find details on each of these items and any
spec...
I will have to take a break from creating treasuries and participating in
groups. My family is taking priority. I will still have the shop open but
my Etsy...
Ok, I haven't moved. But this blog has!
Visit me at my new location - meganauman.com/blog - and while you're there,
be sure to check out my redesigned webs...
Many of you may know by now how fond I am of lessons. Well, this time the
lesson is: do not procrastinate. I had thousands of photos on my computer,
but ne...
It has been a mammoth effort to organise everything before I go off to Art
and Soul.
I won’t bother listing everything cos I would be here well after the...