BFAC 2011, step 4
Again, maybe. The medallions are to be incorporated with this; I believe I have an idea
Smithsonian Museum of American History
Just a couple pictures from this, my last post about my trip to Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Museum of American History has everything from the history of light bulbs to the First Ladies’ gowns to the Manhattan Project. The beautiful copper pots and pans from one wall of Julia Child’s kitchen: In the 1930’s you…
Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery is a part of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. Its mission is American craft and decorative arts, and is another of the many D.C. museums in striking buildings. The exhibit currently on the main floor is of art and craft from the Japanese internment camp (photography not allowed). Being installed while…
BFAC 2011, step 3
Maybe. If I decide I like this, I need to make 4 more. They will be used with tension, which should smooth out the oval around the cab. I simply kept adding beads, and now it’s more ornate than my typical beadwork. The advantage of ornate is that I’ve used all the required beads except…
Ubuhle bentsimbi: The beauty of beads
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is currently showing an exhibit entitled “Ubuhle bentsimbi: The beauty of beads.” It highlights southern Nguni beadwork highlights from the Eastern Cape. The exhibition will be accompanied by demonstrations of traditional beading techniques. The show goes through October 10th.