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Post by Tela on Nov 8, 2011 19:12:02 GMT -5
UPDATE: I think this is a great challenge and I'm really excited about it. However, because of everyone's concerns about time, I am officially extending this to November 30. This needs to be fun AND doable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, guy and girls, based on this thread, jewelrymakers.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=natureofcreativity&action=display&thread=70 I think we need a new challenge. This one will be time sensitive. It is Tues. night here. On next Tues, any time during the day or night post your creation. Your task: Make a piece of any kind of jewelry, in any way, with whatever you want that is inspired by one piece of music, preferably one of your favorites. When posting your piece, post a youtube link to the song- so make sure your choice of music is represented on youtube  Also, describe how it makes you feel and how you translated that to your piece. Have fun!! And, please everyone, the more the merrier! ;D edited to fix link |
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Post by laura on Nov 8, 2011 19:26:48 GMT -5
Oh gosh.. this one's a real butt kicker.. I guess I was asking for it.... :/
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Post by marytucker on Nov 8, 2011 23:15:29 GMT -5
cry, sob, wail!!!! I don't think I will have time to participate!!
Self pity in spades:((
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Post by Tela on Nov 9, 2011 7:50:11 GMT -5
laura Yes, you did ask for it ;D @mary, OH NO! We'll miss you BUT if the challenge interests you can always do it when you have the time. We'd still love to see it.
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Post by christine on Nov 10, 2011 10:59:47 GMT -5
I am sobbing along with Mary as I have a deadline and won't be able to participate either.  This is an interesting idea and I will try it at some point. |
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Post by Renate on Nov 10, 2011 12:01:16 GMT -5
Mary, Christine, I'm sure something can be done about the deadline, if that's the only problem. When would it be more convenient for both of you?
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Post by Tela on Nov 10, 2011 12:09:38 GMT -5
Actually, I'm pressed for time, too. Let's have a different deadline. ;D
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Post by marytucker on Nov 10, 2011 13:06:54 GMT -5
Ok Great!! last night I began the project anyway:) Than my daughter came into the room and wanted to chat and I did not say no. I need at least 2 weeks maybe 3 if life continues the way it has been:(
I will make the challenge project anyways, no matter how long it takes:))
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Post by laura on Nov 10, 2011 16:36:08 GMT -5
End of this month?
(I'm yet to figure out how to get inspired by music. Without cheating. Might take forever..)
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Post by christine on Nov 10, 2011 21:41:09 GMT -5
Two weeks plus would be the best for me assuming my muse decides to cooperate. Mary, when a daughter wants to talk, it usually is on their time frame and a momma has to listen. Good for you for keeping the door open.
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Post by Renate on Nov 11, 2011 1:49:13 GMT -5
I've been thinking of this since yesterday, and came to the conclusion that my approach to jewelry is very literally, and not symbolic or poetic or emotional at all. And music is a very emotional thing. I've hit a wall here. ;D
Can YOU translate emotions into jewelry?
Maybe I can, but it will be a long and difficult way for me.
How do YOU approach it? Does it come to you naturally?
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Post by Tela on Nov 11, 2011 7:37:47 GMT -5
@renate For me, songs inspire me visually, but they also bring up memories. There are certain songs that remind me of specific times or places. For instance the first time that I heard Blondie's song "Call Me", I was smack dab in the middle of Times Square for the first time. The song "Daniel" by Elton John reminds me of my brother who passed away or the van I was sitting in when I first heard it. I was looking out the window at fields of corn. An emotion, a memory or a visual can be interpreted any way you like- you're the artist. For "Daniel", I might choose my brother's favorite color and an overall stylized shape of a stalk of corn. Or, I might choose A cacophony of abstract wires to represent Blondie and the bustle of NY. Think of your favorite songs and why they are your favorites. Deep down, you have made personal connections with the music. Even if it is a song that you love because of the beat, you could choose to do a strong regular repeat with beads. I'm inspired by music in a myriad of ways and I'm sure you are, too. You just sound frustrated. |
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Post by Renate on Nov 12, 2011 3:59:18 GMT -5
Thank you for the insight into your creative process, Tela, it is helpful indeed. I'm not exactly frustrated, it is just that my taste in music and my jewelrymaking inspirations don't seem to be located in adjacent brain areas. But your words were very helpful in that it got me thinking what my favourite music pieces are besides my preferred bands or singers. It's an odd mixture of very different musical styles and themes, and there surely is a lot to start from, and I have at least half a dozen vague ideas now. Putting on the thinking cap really helps.  |
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Post by Tela on Nov 14, 2011 22:59:29 GMT -5
This has been in the back of my mind since it came up and I have decided that I have too many favorite songs!! DOH!
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 0:21:54 GMT -5
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Post by laura on Nov 17, 2011 3:25:55 GMT -5
right click on the image in your blog, "copy image location", and place it inside IMG tags in forum:
[img]your image link[/img]
AWESOME work!!
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Post by Kate on Nov 17, 2011 7:41:37 GMT -5
Wow! I love it! How incredible. What an imagination and the work is beautiful.
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Post by Tela on Nov 17, 2011 8:04:22 GMT -5
What a beautiful song! So full of yearning. It evokes for me a slow dance on a mountaintop, in the middle of a moonlit field, that my husband and I once had. The beauty of nature and God's hand was all around and our love was part of it. Very moving. I can see the song in your piece. The piece is beautiful and done with your typical perfection. It is very evocative. I love the stars over the raging ocean. (At least, that's what I see.) And, the solitary man sitting on the beach. It's easy to tell when a piece is really inspired. And, look how quickly you got it done! Well done, Mary! Tell your nephew that is an awesome song, too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=plRqXM8sFEQ |
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 10:10:37 GMT -5
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Post by christine on Nov 17, 2011 10:44:37 GMT -5
You have taken a beautiful and soulful song and wove it into this incredible tapestry. I can feel the words when I look at your piece.
You are one talented spirit!
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Post by laura on Nov 17, 2011 11:11:51 GMT -5
because you should use / for a closing tag, not \ |
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 11:25:55 GMT -5
 Firstly, Laura, you are a dear!! I loved the easy right click and paste you showed me how to do:)) Secondly here is the info regarding this design and this challenge. The music this design is inspired by is written and sung by my nephew, It's called "Waiting for the Sunrise" and you can listen to it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=plRqXM8sFEQThe song fills me with longing, and that longing was channeled into a wish to express it and its beauty with my hands by weaving a tapestry. I love the mystery in the songs theme and wanted to capture that in my design. I feel the strength and courage of the writer to see things through to completion and wait for hope to rise even when it looks dark and appears to be long in coming. I had no idea how to do a 'tapestry like' weave and did not have a clue how it should look, so I borrowed loosely from the song itself and wove a somewhat stylized sun rising along with a stylized mysterious type sky. I am very happy with it for a first try:) Also, the grey looking button at the bottom of the tapestry is actually blue and the same color as the kyanite, but sometimes plastics don't photograph well. |
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 11:29:03 GMT -5
Tela, I love the imagery of you and your love on a mountain top, with beauty and God's hand:) Very stirring to think of that moment with you:)
Christine, I am so glad to hear that it is an evocative design, it satisfies me to hear that I captured and transferred something to the viewer:)
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Post by Renate on Nov 17, 2011 15:27:33 GMT -5
What a surprising, unexpected, mysterious piece, Mary! It is definitely "musical". And this is such a haunting song. You beautifully caught the mood and the mystery.
PS: please note the horizontal elements... ;.)
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 16:52:28 GMT -5
Renate wrote: PS: please note the horizontal elements... ;.)
Renate, Help me out here and tell me plainly:) Unless you noticed that they are a bit crooked? I feel dense right now:)
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Post by Tela on Nov 17, 2011 16:57:45 GMT -5
Mary, I may be wrong, but I think Renate was referring to the horizontal earrings challenge That's how I read it. |
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Post by Renate on Nov 17, 2011 17:15:36 GMT -5
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Post by marytucker on Nov 17, 2011 17:42:23 GMT -5
Renate - OOHH! I forgot the horizontal elements completely!! As you pointed out I did have some:)) heehee dumb luck:) But that was a different challenge......
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Post by Tela on Nov 30, 2011 9:54:43 GMT -5
I feel rotten!!! This was my challenge and I can't meet the deadline! I have been so insanely busy. And, my muse has not been cooperating. Shame on me!!! I WILL do it, though! I had a million ideas. One almost came out but the gauge wire was the wrong size.  I was so disheartened. Enough with excuses, I have to get back to work...... |
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Post by christine on Nov 30, 2011 10:46:54 GMT -5
This was a whole new way of creating for me. Recently, I captured a glorious family hour in a necklace . Creating from a song drew from this same creativity. John Lennon's "Imagine". I hope this link goes through: www.youtube.com/watch?v+XLgYAHHkPFs&feature=relatedThis song has always inspired me to look beyond when making decisions...what is behind the next door or in my piece a gate. This was done with Mary Tucker's awesome Twining Tutorial and Abby Hook's leaves from her new book. Done in 18 and 28G copper. The leaf became the clasp. I am excited because I took techniques I learned from people who inspire me and made my own design. Thanks for the challenge. C and C welcome Attachments:
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Also, describe how it makes you feel and how you translated that to your piece. 
This is an interesting idea and I will try it at some point.
I was so disheartened. 