Art Bead Scene Challenge for April - Klee

The ABS Challenge for this month is based on Klee's Insula Dulcamara

Insula Dulcamara by Paul Klee, 1938

31 1/2 x 69 in

Oil on newsprint, mounted on burlap

Klee Foundation, Bern, Switzerland

 

So, as an inspiration, we've got...

Exotic associations

Sweet & Bitter...Bittersweet

Calypso

Scarlet fruits & brown leaves

Serpents

Dynamic versus Static

Line and Color

 

Here's the result:

We've got a plethora of art beads in this sweet little bangle bracelet.  There are some rondelles from Humblebeads that add a really organic feeling when combined with some wooden bicones.  Then, there are some lampwork rounds but I honestly don't know where they came from other than Ebay two years ago.  :)  But, there's even more lampwork with disks from HMB Studios and Linden Avenue Designs.  It's finished out with Greek ceramic disks (also from Linden Avenue) and some "totally twisted" pieces in gunmetal grey.

You can see the other entries for the challenge at the Flickr group here.  There are some gorgeous, unique pieces created from this single inspiration painting.