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Tabs- A New Direction

Posted by Tracy Jerrell Akhtar on 7/16/2006

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.

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Red on Blue This geisha has gold aventurine hairsticks & my favorite one from the set, Nov. 2006 249 x 250 px (21 KB) 0 Comments		Geisha with a H I think this was the 3rd one I made, the back is adorned with a cherry blossom tree to give a more dimensional look. 350 x 262 px (23 KB) 0 Comments
Picking Flowers This geisha is looking up and raising her arms, wanting the prettiest and biggest bloom. Still a bit out of reach isn't it? 350 x 262 px (29 KB) 0 Comments	Dancing Geisha A tiny geisha against a backdrop of flames with a lantern hanging above. The backside is etched. 275 x 262 px (20 KB) 0 Comments	Dancing Geisha I etched the back of the bead and used glue as a resist to form the word "geisha" in kanji, calligraphy style. 275 x 240 px (17 KB) 0 Comments
Dancing Geisha I added a dime so you can get a better idea of the size. 275 x 206 px (26 KB) 0 Comments	Blue on Blue Part of a small set I made in early November, this tab was made into a Christmas ornament that could double as a pendant. 250 x 250 px (22 KB) 0 Comments	Pink on Orange One of my favorite color combos is pink and orange. Part of the set I made in early November 2006. 250 x 250 px (23 KB) 0 Comments
Pink on Pink Next to a dime and ruler for size comparison. These tabs are all around in inch tall, Nov. 2006 247 x 275 px (32 KB) 0 Comments

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Artist: Tracy Jerrell Akhtar

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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

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Comments

nice!
Ro S Glass World: wonderful idea, I like that you kept some 3 dimensional quality as well.
Ro
7/17/2006 5:35 AM

since may 2005? f-ing rocking it.
Matthew Eskuche: and self taght? some props and some crit.. for one year, that's really nice stuff. don't waste those hand skills, get some books and take some classes. you've heard of Loren Stump right? i'm only preaching when i see potential.

murrini would benifit these pieces extremely well, and bring them beyond usual flameworkie stuff.. you sit down when you work right?
7/17/2006 10:16 PM

Thanks Matthew!
Tracy Jerrell Akhtar: Yeah, I've heard of Loren Stump and would like to take some classes. I just ordered a Lynx torch and would love to start doing murrini. Right now I stand while I work but hopefully by Fall I'll have a proper setup. I just checked out your gallery also- WOW!
I love your little dogs.
I appreciate your feedback Matthew, thank you.
~Tracy
7/18/2006 8:06 AM

Thanks Ro!
Tracy Jerrell Akhtar: Hi Ro- I appreciate your comment as well :) Thank you for taking the time.
12/14/2006 1:54 PM

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