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Grand Ballon Captif a Vapeur Series Necklace

This is my entry in ArtBeadScene's October Challenge, the theme of which is an interpretation of a primitve folk art or outsider art painting by Ruby C. Williams.

 

I was inspired by the bold colors in the painting, and went looking for bold, colorful imagery in vintage advertising art. I thought these Vintage images of a 19th century French Balloon Show were perfect. The colors are a bit more muted than the Williams painting, but they are still rich and striking and draw they eye, much like the painting.

 

I created the polymer clay pendant and the "balloon" beads with copper end caps. I accentuated the polymer components with 28mm fluted, copper beads which mimic the shape of the balloons and the wire cables attached to them; and for a pop of color, red sponge coral saucer beads with copper end caps and a large, twisted copper toggle clasp.

 

My name is Lynda Moseley and I blog at www.scdiva.blogspot.com

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Uploaded on October 14, 2009
Taken on October 14, 2009