Ever since Wassily Kandinsky's
"Winter Landscape" was selected as the inspiration painting for the
Art Bead Scene's December challenge, a copy has graced the wall of my studio. It has saved many a drab and dreary December afternoon - during a bout of the winter blahs, a glance at the wall is all it takes to remind me just how dazzling a winter day can be.
Kandinsky uses bold lines and colors to create the mood. My eye was immediately drawn to the winding road, and the bottom strand of my necklace is woven in a
Beadinfinitum variation of herringbone to mimic its curves and colors. The focal bead,
by Jessica Herrell, brings in the dark blues, purples and reds of the hillside.
The blue, yellow and green brush strokes in the sky are echoed in the accent beads in the top strand, also by Jessica Herrell. Following Kandinsky's lead, I made liberal use of pinks along with small pops of red to warm up the coolness of all that wintry blue.
If you're looking for some bright hues to chase away the winter blues, head over to the Art Bead Scene
Flickr page to see more of this month's Kandinsky-inspired designs.
Beautiful Karin. Love the way you put these wintry colors together!! And that Herringbone Beadinfinitum winding road captures my fancy and is a delight. Always a pleasure to look at your creations. And always in awe!!
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ReplyDeleteKandinsky is a favorite in our house (my husband favorite artist - we just went to see him at the Guggenheim). Pretty much anything he does is great inspiration! and you've captured his vibrant style so well in this piece!!
ReplyDeleteYou are So Good and the Art Bead Scene challenges...the inspiration you receive from the paintings comes through loud and clear and with absolutely beautiful results! Keep making jewelry to shoo those winter blues away (and i will try and follow this advice too! ).
ReplyDeleteI love the painting, and your necklace is wonderful. I particular love the colors and textures in the top strand, and those primary-color beads are divine!
ReplyDeleteI love your take on this electrifying painting. I make the painting my background on my computer so I can glance at it and find something new each day. I love the idea of the winding road. That is what grabs my attention first in this piece. This is so full of life and is a great reminder of that beauty of the winter season that is worth a second glance. Thank you for playing with us at the ABS. We look forward to sharing another year of inspiration with you! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous piece! I just love the colorful beads you used!
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