Polykromos

A bright and colorful art blog by nicedashofpaprika

Sunday, 20 May 2012

Having Fun with Beads and Crystals - Sami Lapland Bracelets

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I enjoy working with beads and crystals in my bracelets, they add another dimension and texture to the pewter wire braids.   The magpie attr...
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Monday, 3 October 2011

Swedish Lapland Bracelets Made With Spun Copper Wire

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This braid was meant to be sewn onto black leather.  This barbie pink caught my eye.  I love the pink and copper together, an unusual and un...
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Sunday, 28 November 2010

Winter Landscape - Reindeer Lapland Bracelet - A Haiku

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I kept this rather clumsy watercolor sketch of winter birch trees as a reference for future work using this pallete.  There is something ver...
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Monday, 15 November 2010

Autumn Inspired Lapland Bracelets

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Whether creating a painting or a piece of jewelry, color is my main inspiration.  Living here in the forest one is alwas surrounded by the ...
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Thursday, 2 September 2010

Making Lapland Jewelry

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I started making these bracelets a few years ago. Although I love painting sometimes I need a break to refresh - artists need a hobby too.  ...
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Wednesday, 1 September 2010

Upcylcled Chair, Decoupage Project

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I bought an old school chair from a flea market on a trip to Norway. I was actually looking for a chair to paint folk art style but I also ...
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Thursday, 10 June 2010

Watercolor Monoprints - Autumn Birch Leaves

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The exciting thing for me when I make these prints is the tension between abtsract and realism and control and spontanaity.  My need to play...
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