Day Four

I know I talk about being trapped in my studio working up a storm. But I am too much of a social animal to just be satisfied with working alone. So my art pal, Kathryn Millis Flanagan suggested we take a workshop in the evenings during the month of March. Here is an example of the fun we had taking a class with Nancy Meyer.

I am trained in fine silver solder using an acetylene torch. You know the one I'm talking about. Very hot flame shooting out of the torch tip. I love fire. But sometimes it is not the most advantageous tool to use. Like when it is 100 degrees in the shade here in West Texas. So I was glad to learn something different and doing this technique was definitely different and exciting. Even though there was no fire.

Back to the studio I go getting prepared for the Lubbock Arts Festival, April 13-15, 2012 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Preview Night, April 12, 2012 from 6-9

Sneak Peek: Day 3

Yes, I do earrings, too.

This is just an example of my paper earrings. There is a mix of handmade kozo paper (that is paper made from the bark of the mulberry tree), manufactured papers, and bits of leftover paintings and prints. Add some glass beads... and voila, earrings!

Check back tomorrow for another look at what's been happening at
b Street Studios
this winter.

Don't forget!
Lubbock Arts Festival
April 13-15, 2012
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Sneak Peek: Day 2

So here is another peek at what has been going on at

b street studios

This piece is patinaed brass with a wooden leaf adornment. I don't usually work with brass in this manner because I don't really like how it accepts the LOS patina. But this piece really works. I wore it for a day to make sure it is smooth and wearer friendly. I got lots of ohhhs and ahhhs that day.

It will be available for purchase at the Lubbock Arts Festival, April 12-15, 2012 for the totally awesome price of $35.00. It is suspended on a leather cord and it has been wax treated to help retard oxidation.

Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek of new creations from
Barbra J. Beller, artist extraordinaire.

Spring is in the Air

Spring has sprung!

Spent the day lazing around at the winery today enjoying the fruits of someone else's labors. There is nothing like a good glass of wine, excellent company, and a breeze in the shade to let your cares float away. After having been locked in my own studio for the past three months, I felt I deserved it.

Enjoy the sneak peek of what has been going on in the studio. Check back for more new creation previews leading up to the big unveiling at:

Lubbock Arts Festival

April 12-15, 2012

at the

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Special Preview Night 6-9 pm

I'll Have a Puppy Cone, Please!

So it's not quite time for the dog days of summer, right now it's more like the survival of spring. Between dust storms and cold fronts you never know what you will face when you leave the house here in West Texas. Looking at tomorrow's forecast of 90, it made me think of Sheridans Frozen Custard. That becomes a weekly necessity during the summer. Even Zoey enjoys her own puppy cone.

Spring has Sprung

So the time has come to pack up the car for another show. I have been working in starts and stops hunched over my desk piecing together some new creations.

I have also cleared some space in my studio and discovered a metals work bench just waiting to be cleaned and filled with tools. In the process, copper was unearthed and hammered within a inch of its old life to start a new life as some awesome pendants. They will be making their first appearance this Friday.

DownTown Art Market

is hosting a special event

Friday, April 22, 2011

at

Tornado Gallery

19th and Buddy Holly Ave.

Lubbock, TX

12 noon to 6 pm

I will be displaying reclaimed/reused/recycled copper jewelry along with my art pal Kathryn Millis Flanagan. There will be all kinds of other reclaimed, deconstructed, and reconstructed mini wearable sculptures from earrings to bracelets and necklaces. Stop by for a chat, a look, and a glass of wine.

Don't Forget this Saturday!
DownTown Art Market
19th and Buddy Holly Ave.
Lubbock, TX
9 am to 3 pm

b Street Studios
presents
New Jewelry Designs

by
Barbra J. Beller

Unique Knits
cold weather season wear

hand-knit scarves
by
Paula Beller