Apart from the challenge of creating another competition worthy piece what would be nicer than winning $500.00
to spend at Artbeads,
especially with the US dollar being so great for us Aussies at the moment!
So the big question I have been pondering is:
What inspires me?
I was browsing through my blog enjoying a few old posts when I came across some photographs I had posted which I still find beautiful and inspiring.
I am sure that when most of us think about what inspires us we say our family and/or friends but unfortunately people are very difficult to incorporate into our beading designs.
Therefore it's not surprising that nature is the next most popular source of inspiration!
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Sunflowers in our garden
I love the spiral effect in the centre of the flower, which makes me dizzy if I stare at it for too long! How cool is it that the seeds just grow like that naturally!
A Flame Tree in a local park
I still remember how blindingly bright the red flowers were on this stunning tree. It was a glorious day with beautiful blue skies that seemed to stretch on forever and was a treasured day spent with my dad and stepmum during their visit to Brisbane.
A passionfruit flower growing on our vine
Apart from the striking colour of these amazing flowers, I find the structure of the stamen intriguing. It's amazing to think this flower turns into a delicious edible delight!
Roots of a fig tree
I could sit and stare at these roots all day. Full of mystery and wonder they remind me of something described in a fairytale expecting a tiny person to crawl out of the roots at any given moment!
A glorious ginger plant
Growing wild at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
I adore the palette of soft delicate colours in this flower, they are reminiscent of frangipannis.
Vibrant flower
From memory I think this flower may be another ginger variety but can't be sure.
Either way it's beauty is captivating.
Look at the way the petals form together.
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What is inspiring you today?
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