Kumihimo Totally Beaded

I've continued doing Kumihimo projects.  This one is totally beaded, using mostly 8/0 seed beads but with some larger beads as a focal point.  I'm learning quite a lot as I go along and one of the things I'm learning is there's a lot about this ancient craft that I don't know at all.  So I'll keep practicing.

Chihuly Comes To An End

Alas, the Chihuly exhibit came to an end.  These pieces were in the lobby of the Conservatory.  They were quite different from any of the other glass pieces and I especially admired those leaves.

I repeat, if you ever have a chance to see one of Chihuly's exhibits, by all means make an attempt to do so.  I hope I have done it justice with my photos.

So tomorrow we'll move on to a new subject.

Chihuly Inside

 There were even Chihuly displays inside the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.  These were quite a bit harder to photograph because they were more tightly placed in the plants and lighting could be a problem.  But they were certainly no less beautiful than their counterparts that were outside.  This collection was titled, "Flores tropicales."  Couldn't linger too long to look because it was hot and humid! - but the glass seemed happy.

Renoir Style

While I was at the Denver Botanical Gardens in September I not only took photos of the Chihuly visit but also shot some of the beautiful flowers.  Then I had a new Topaz filter to play with called, "Impressions."  The original photo is shown to the left and the photo above is the result of applying a Renoir filter.  What a nice way to making a painting.  I hope Renoir would be proud.

Float Boat

The "Float Boat" was very colorful and certainly filled to capacity with floats.  However, it appears it was overfilled since some floats escaped to float directly on the water on the water.  I bet the kids loved the color in this display.  I know I did.

Chihuly Triple Play

This group of green beauties was also in the Monet Pool at the Denver Botanical Garden.  I don't know about you, but I'm thinking the garden is going to look a lot different when these pieces are removed.  I wonder if the garden will be able to buy one to keep permanently?  That would be nice.

Things To Be Happy About - November

crisp apples

pumpkin patches

jack-o-lanterns

country fruit stands

time spent with grandkids

travel to Alaska so see family

Kumihimo

colorful beads in many shapes

falling leaves

fleece