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Jody's
bead artistry has been recognized once
again in
Fire
Mountain Gems and Beads
"Garden
of Romance"
Gold Medal Prize winner.
Fire
Mountain Gems
and
Beads Contest 2014 featuring Seed Beads
Silver Mermaid
Grand Prize winner.
Jan 2018
Embraced
Winner Perlen-Poesie IBA Contest
"I am truly grateful and honored that my
work is being recognized," says Jody.
"Beading comes from my soul. I try
to allow each bead to speak through its
color, size, shape, and texture. I
never draw anything by hand. In
the end, these pieces seem to come alive
with the natural heartbeat of nature.
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I am a master-bead artist
who lives in the Pacific Northwest and visit my
soul home on the island of Maui, Hawaii . I owned
Beyond Beads Gallery in Spokane, Washington for more
than 21 years, which closed 4 years ago.
My passion and artistic skills began at the young age of
12.
Today my creations are being
recognized as fine art. These one-of-a-kind
pieces, known as 'Bead Art-Worth' truly come alive using
my distinctive Raised Textured Beading
technique.
I
draw inspiration for the Bead Art-Worth collection from
the natural beauty and rhythm of life. Earth,
water, air and fire are the soul of her work.
Inspiration awaits while strolling the beach,
snorkeling, hiking majestic Northwest forest, or simply
gazing at the warm glow of a campfire. The vibrant
colors and natural rhythms of nature are uniquely
captured in my extraordinary work.
I use the finest
quality beads, a mixture of shells, coral, pearls,
stone, glass, crystal, and other natural elements. Each
bead is meticulously threaded by hand, never glued.
My Bead Art-Worth collection is finished with a backing
of fine, soft leather and is often displayed on natural
elements such as shells, rock or wood. |
