Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Orange

Did I ever tell you how much I love orange?!

hot, intense, firey


deep, rich, earthy

I have to admit that I made all my color posts for this week ahead of time - because this week I am neck deep in preparations for the Bead & Button Show: making bead soups, assembling kits, packing books and boxes... and colorizing metal for my Beads on Metal class. Once I started piling these up on my counter however (after a dose of vinegar and salt, then heat treating over my gas stove), they begged to be included in today's celebration of orange!

My camera didn't know whether to focus on the metal or the reflections of the trees beyond... so I let it take me where it wanted to go. As Claire says, 'the perspective changes when the heart and the eye seek out the light'.

This week is Color Week! Come play along...
Posted by Beverly Ash Gilbert at 1:00 AM
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23 comments:

  1. Sandy K.May 20, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    I love the way you went through the different hues of orange - starting with the eye-opening orange flower. Beautiful. It must be interesting to play with color through your work...good luck with the show. Your orange images are great - I have never been a fan of the color, but am growing to enjoy certain shades. I found out that orange is associated with being organized, and decided I'd better try it out:). Happy Wednesday.

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  2. DagmarMay 20, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Hey you, Yes of course I remember you liking orange. Do you remember we went powershoping and you bought that green and that orange looking tshirt? I looked so good on you. I like the fact you let the camera go for it.

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  3. Terri KahrsMay 20, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I've fallen in love at first clicks with your gorgeous blog and beadwork. Although I'm a collage artist, I truly love color. This post made my heart sing and my soul soar!

    Found you while doing some surfing, and will definitely be back to visit. Good luck with your show. Hugs, Terri

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  4. Karen GillMay 20, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Wow, I wish I could be in that class with you! Good fortune with the show!

    I love orange too, but did I ever tell you how much I love poppies?!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    You amaze me with your creativity. Good luck with the show!

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  6. EmmaMay 20, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Love love all of your color!!

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  7. ChrisMay 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I LOVE the metal!!! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I thought I'd have trouble with orange and yellow but I had tons to choose from (as it appears you did, too). Orange is such a happy color, isn't it?

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  8. leszekMay 20, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    lovely reflections:)
    nice colours:)

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  9. Martha LeverMay 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Oh how I would love to take that bead on metal class. As always, yummy yummy eye candy--love it---yum yum!

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  10. ArlenesfeltMay 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I couldn't wait to see what you came up with for orange and yellow, and I must say I am not disappointed. Beautiful!

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  11. parisa mahmoudiMay 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Wowww!That reflections are so great,like a magic!Brilliant! :)

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  12. AnairamMay 20, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    That fiery mosaic is simply wonderful. And the metal - I did not know you could do that! Looks lovely and makes me want to become a jeweller ...

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  13. tnahowruMay 20, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Hi Beverly, love your work. just ordered your book (Eye for Color), can't wait for it to come.

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  14. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    These are some great, bright shots! I love the first flower and the last photo with reflections. This week is so much fun.....!

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  15. kendaleeMay 20, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    That mosaic just makes me vibrate with pleasure - it's SO gorgeous! I honestly do believe that deep vibrant orange is a colour that directly affects my mood. I just can't see it and not be uplifted!

    And I had no idea that salt, vinegar and heat would do such lovely things to metal. Is it copper?

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  16. Dana BarnesMay 20, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    These photos are wonderful!!! I really Love the orange poppy one!!!

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  17. NenslensMay 20, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Gorgeous!Gorgeous!Gorgeous!

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  18. LifeIsArtMay 20, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    I love them all but the poppy is perfection!

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  19. Wildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart)May 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    All I can say is WOW! You are one talented gal! I love all of your images!!

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  20. SarahMay 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Oh Alchemilla! I love that plant but have never seen it so close up! It looks all unassuming and then it rains.
    Your oranges are just lovely. I love the effect you have produced on the metal-is it copper? Your class sounds interesting. Hope it all goes well and your lucky students have a great time!

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  21. GracielMay 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    My God, your pictures are stunning!! The poppy!! Wow. You exude color. :)

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  22. ABOUT XIN LEIMay 20, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    the poppy is my favorite too...wow!!

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  23. Be~Jeweled by JanaMay 20, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I always enjoy your blog but "Color Week" has been spectacular! All of the photos are just beautiful. Looking forward to the rest of the week!

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