Tuesday, September 7, 2010

My newest piece and Mixed media Monday 'I've been wanting to.....'





UPDATE: Well I've been so busy working on a commission this week and I'm afraid I can't show you til it's all finished, it's a series of 3 paintings and I'm nearly finished number one! I can't wait to see it all together it's been quite a challenge.
Today I saw this weeks prompt for Mixed Media Monday and thought that my recent piece in my last post was perfect as I had been want to try making this type of necklace/pendant for quite a while, and it was the first time that I had used a cabochan. So this is my entry for Mixed Media Monday.

(this next bit is from my previous post)

I just had to share this one with you as I'm feeling quite proud of it, I tried some new things with this one and I feel like it turned out quite delicate and pretty, its also available in my etsy shop!

It has been made from a print of an original painting titled 'Precious Moment'.

I glued it inside the raw brass lace edge setting with a clear acrylic magnifying cabochon on top.

I then used a combination of a vintage brown cat's eye bead chain and antique copper curb chain 3mm to sit it on. I would really like to learn more about jewellery making as I enjoyed fiddling with this one this afternoon. I love using my prints for wearable art.

17 comments:

Jess said...

Your jewellery is going from strength to strength, I love the unusual colour combo! :) xx

Annette Q said...

Nicola, your jewellery is fab! I love this one, the antiqued gold and the pendant with that gorgeous print really work beautifully together:-)

Lauren said...

Really beautiful! The little print looks great, and I love the antique look of the chain :) ~Lauren

Penny said...

Lovely work Nic. Great colours and the image works so well in that pendant.

Suzanne Del Rizzo said...

Lovely pendant! and I really liked your "immovable" painting- great composition and movement in the tree branches.

Kristin Dudish said...

What a beautiful piece!

The window in your art space is great - thanks for sharing where you work... I always love to picture other artists in their creative spaces :)

pinkglitterfae said...

Wow, these are wonderful! they're getting more and more creative!
I'm now catching up on some of my fave blogs, and I checked out your previous post where you show your workspace. I love when people have larger pictures, because being a nosy girl, I like to get a good look, lol! You've got a great area there! is that an Ott lite I see?
xoxo
betty

Unknown said...

oh wow Nicola!!! this pendant is beautiful...I love your latest work!!! you are inspiring with these pieces!!!

Rosie said...

Very beautiful Nicola! Can't wait to see the commissioned piece too... =)

Zuzu's Blog said...

that looks wonderful... I am now going to have to google cabochan lol

Deann said...

Your necklace is lovely...beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful necklace!

WrightStuff said...

It's a beautiful piece with such a powerful yet simple image. Nice work!

ALTERED ARTIFACTS said...

Just lovely!
Inka :)

Kristin said...

This is just beautiful Nicola! I love the cat's eyes and your central figure is really so wonderful - it's a stunning piece!
And I loved seeing your office space below too - I hope it brings you much joy, xoxo

Alexandra MacVean said...

Again, Nicola. Beautiful. You really have an eye for balance on your jewlrey. :)

Diane said...

It's wonderful, Nicola! Love it!

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