Thank you all for the good karma you have sent me in response to the grand opening notice.  Establishing the Q by Dezine Online Gallery was long overdue, but sometimes it was difficult to pry myself out of my studio.  The gemstones and beads are like a treasure trove, each stone waiting to be chosen for the perfect piece. And my glass inventory is like a box of crayons just begging to be used.  How can I resist?

 I often buy stones, beads, and glass because I am attracted to some quality—their color, sparkle, texture—and without any specific design in mind.  I consider them like seeds that are planted somewhere in my mind, and from which the flower of a design will grow.  The necklace “Galaxy” is a great example. 

      I bought six flame worked beads, each a  different color and design,  from a fellow artist that I met at show and barely looked at them for two years. One day when I picked up the grey and black bead, the ideas just flowed to create “Galaxy”. The flame worked focal bead is framed with sterling wire in a manner that accents the bead without obscuring its beauty. The obsidian and hematite pick up the colors in the focal bead to create a strong image. A lovely statement piece!  In January I was again inspired and created very different necklaces from two more of those flame worked beads.  I promise to post photos soon.  Enjoy!  Q