Copper

Here is another piece that needs to be appreciated in person. I worn this one the other day to make sure it hangs properly. It was a show stopper... I got lots and lots of comments and compliments. It is copper and crystal on leather.

I will be at the 34th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival

April 13-15, 2012

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Lubbock, Texas

Preview Night

April 12, 2012

I will be joined by

Judy Connell Robertson, art glass and watercolors

and

Melissa Lee Jones, art gourds

Spring peeking continues

So I don't know if the picture does this piece justice. This is one of my paper necklaces. The back layer is hand-crafted abaca paper. There is a second metal layer. The last layer consists of black beads on copper. All is strung on black satin cord. There are just some things you need to see in person to appreciate.

This can be viewed at the

Lubbock Arts Festival

April 13-15, 2012

at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Keep checking back for more new items from the spring collection of

Barbra J. Beller

as presented by

b street studios

Daisy Chain

So here is today's sneak peek. This necklace is one of my favorites. It just came together perfectly. I can't decide if I am going to snag this for myself or let some other fortunate person add it to their collection. It is comprised of stamped leather, brass beads, and glass beads. It is on a dark green silk cord that matches the green glass bead.

It will be available along with my whole spring collection at this year's
Lubbock Arts Festival

April 13-15, 2012

at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Preview Night, Thursday, April 12 6-9 pm

Sneak Peek: Day 5

No time to chat today, busy, busy, busy!!!

But wanted to make sure to get another peek out there. This piece has gone through many transformations...but I think I got it right this time. There is a combination of wooden beads, glass beads, and that gorgeous green stone...I'll think of its name at midnight tonight when I am trying to sleep. I suspended it from a large, round leather cord to balance it out. I have worn this piece, too, to make sure it was wearer ready. I must say, it is ready to fly the coop.

You can see it in person at the Lubbock Arts Festival

April 13-15, 2012

at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Preview Night

Thursday, April 12, 2012

6-9 pm

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.