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Tracy Jerrell's Gallery

Tracy Jerrell's Gallery

Posted by TracyJerrellAkhtar on 7/4/2006
Self-taught, I began lampworking May of 2005 and up until June of 2008 created all my work on a HotHead torch. I'm now using a GTT Lynx and LOVE IT!
While geisha are my signature beads, I also enjoy creating a variety of others... whatever pops into my head.

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2009

2009

I'm going through my stash of lampwork beads and deciding which ones I'm willing to part with. Mosaics, stained glass and painting are taking up most of my time this year. ;) You can expect my lampwork designs back in full force next summer!

(2 images, 7 sub-pages)
2010 Works

2010 Works

After a nearly year and a half hiatus, I'm back to melting glass.
(1 image, 8 sub-pages)
Halloween Geisha 2008

Halloween Geisha 2008

My third year of making special geisha for Halloween. 2008's theme is The Mummy. I created kimono to look like mummy wrappings, gave them hair inspired by Nefertiti and each one holds a handmade sterling ankh.
I started out making 3 prototypes until I found the design I wanted and went on to make 5 for this year. Since they are part of my limited edition holiday series, this specific design will never be repeated. Only these 5 will ever exist and each comes with her own signed collector card.
(1 image, 5 sub-pages)
Jewelry 2008

Jewelry 2008

I spend most of my time making beads versus jewelry, but here are some examples of my latest creations.
(1 image, 1 sub-page)
October 2008

October 2008

Collector Geisha Beads and Pendants.
(1 image)
Paperweight Beads

Paperweight Beads

Well at first I was going to call them Garden Globes, but then a woman who works here at the Armory said they reminded her of her grandmother's paperweight collection. I think "Paperweight Beads" will be the umbrella name and then I'll have different styles, like Garden Globes for the florals, etc. I was so happy that they brought back a treasured memory for her.
(6 images)
September 2008

September 2008

More glass geisha and other focal beads!
(5 sub-pages)
Geisha and Other International Characters

Geisha and Other International Characters

I love geisha! I began with tribal people, African American, Indian women wearing sari and geisha. I was trying to develop an individual style that really stood out as my own and began adding faces, inspired by my kokeshi doll. These also led to my sumo beads.
(15 images)
Collector Geisha Beads 2007

Collector Geisha Beads 2007

More 1 piece geisha beads wearing kimono. I'm working on more detailed and intricate hair decorations.
(11 images, 3 sub-pages, 2 comments)
The Sentinels

The Sentinels

A new design from me based on my earlier work. I call them Sentinels, watchers over their worlds and dimensions.
(5 images, 6 sub-pages)
Geisha Pendants October 2007

Geisha Pendants October 2007

As the weather gets cooler my torchworking days draw to a close, the Hothead goes into hibernation until the Spring thaw... *sniffle*
So here are some of my latest bead creations, I've been spending most of my time making beads instead of jewelry.

(1 image, 1 sub-page, 3 comments)
~*Doris the Mermaid*~

~*Doris the Mermaid*~

A mermaid based loosely on a painting I did about 4 years ago. In the painting, I have a mermaid with a black bottom half instead of the usual green/blue and her tail is flipping up behind her. So here's a mermaid with a black tail decorated with silver and reactive glass.
(3 images)
Halloween Geisha 2007

Halloween Geisha 2007

Starting in 2006 I began creating special limited edition holiday geisha for Halloween and Christmas. Last year was my candy corn geisha and this year the design is a witch geisha with a bubbling cauldron of green witch's brew. Only 2 were created this year and this specific design will never be recreated.
(4 images, 1 sub-page)
Geisha Busts

Geisha Busts

A design that came about by accident when I wound too much glass on the mandrel.
Larger than my usual style.
(2 images, 1 sub-page)
2007 Limited Edition Christmas Geisha

2007 Limited Edition Christmas Geisha

I began making limited edition Christmas geisha last year. My collection for 2007 has the theme of the 3 Wise Men.
Each one is carrying their special gift and I melted silver foil to create an evening sky full of stars on their kimono. The guiding Star of Bethlehem is represented by a cubic zirconia embedded into the front of each kimono. The brightest star among many.
(1 image, 3 sub-pages)
January 2008

January 2008

Well it's too cold to torch but I still have a stash of beads that needed to be made into jewelry.
(3 images)
JUNE 2008

JUNE 2008

I've now moved up to a Lynx torch from my HotHead and still trying to get acclimated to the extra heat. I'm getting the hang of it though and have begun making my geisha again.

(3 images, 3 sub-pages)
Collector Geisha July 2008

Collector Geisha July 2008

Collector geisha including new poses!
(3 images)
Geisha Pendants July 2008

Geisha Pendants July 2008

Geisha pendants created July of 2008. I've moved up from my HotHead torch to a GTT Lynx!
(3 images, 1 sub-page)
Collector Geisha Beads 2007 Part 2

Collector Geisha Beads 2007 Part 2

More of my 1 piece geisha beads. While I do market these as collectibles that come with their own display stand, they also make great focals for necklaces.
(4 sub-pages)
Geisha Pendants August 2007

Geisha Pendants August 2007

More of my 2 piece glass geisha pendants on fine silver
(3 images, 3 sub-pages)
Zulu

Zulu

A design I made Summer 2006, the center of the body is transparent showing the patterns and colors inside.
"The Fire Within"
I've decided to continue with this design and will be adding them to my website.
(1 image)
2 Piece Geisha Pendants July 2007

2 Piece Geisha Pendants July 2007

More of my geisha pendants made from 2 seperate lampwork beads
(5 images)
MORE 2 piece geisha pendants

MORE 2 piece geisha pendants

(7 images)
Tabs Part II

Tabs Part II

More of my tab shaped scenic beads with geisha. I use a simple "barbeque masher" to squeeze them flat.
(8 images, 2 sub-pages)
Ethnic Women

Ethnic Women

An early design revisited and revamped.
(2 images)
Bonitas

Bonitas

A new design! Little Latin "bonitas"
(3 images)
Just Messin' Around

Just Messin' Around

Everyone needs to experiment, play and just make something for the fun of it.
(3 images)
Cats and Dogs

Cats and Dogs

My roly poly cat and dog beads.
(3 images)
Sculptural

Sculptural

Sculptural beads from koala to rhinestone cowboys.
(10 images, 1 sub-page)
Tabs- A New Direction

Tabs- A New Direction

Well, recent events made me sit back and ponder my current works and how to branch off in a different direction. It was like a light bulb went off over my head as I was messing around on the torch making floral cane. Do scenic beads featuring geisha!
So I flattened my glass into a tab shape to give me a canvas and began making geisha in more of a portrait format. Here are my first attempts at this new style. Oh and yes, I still will continue to make my classic geisha beads with the smiling eyes. I just needed to step out of my comfort zone for a bit. Hope you like them.
(9 images, 4 comments)
2 Piece Geisha Pendants

2 Piece Geisha Pendants

A design well suited for jewelry is my 2 piece geisha. The body is streamlined and made into either a cone or what I think of as vase shapes.
(17 images, 2 comments)
Geisha Part 2

Geisha Part 2

More of my 1 piece collector geisha beads.
(11 images, 4 comments)
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 Artist:   TracyJerrellAkhtar  Contact Artist 
Tracy Jerrell Akhtar
I've been drawing since I could hold a crayon, thanks to my mother who is also an artist. It wasn't until I began working with hot glass May 2005 that something really sparked inside of me. As a self-taught glass artist, I hope my beads are just the beginning of a long and adventurous career into this astounding medium.

Interested in purchasing my work? Check out my website TracyBeads.com

Tracy Jerrell
Armory Arts Village
Jackson MI  
http://www.TracyBeads.com
Profile Page: http://www.GlassArtists.org/TracyJerrellAkhtar
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thanks for your comments. i love your little geisha beads. how much are they?
» Posted by MarkLeputa on 8/30/2008 8:25:53 PM.
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