The Bronze Bead offers one of a kind handmade art to wear. The beadwork known as beadweaving and bead embroidery includes unique beads, pearls, and stones. This freeform jewelry is inspired by nature, created with needle and thread and makes a statement. These focal pieces, are essential for any wardrobe displaying fashion forward individuality.

About Lisa

      Beading is my passion and it is the best medium for my creativity. Beading is like painting for me ,each piece is a work of art. Nature has always been an inspiration to me and I try to capture some of its beauty in my jewelry. Each necklace or earring can easily transform your wardrobe, as a statement piece or as an accent piece.

      I bead with a needle and thread, one bead at a time, in a slow rhythmic pace. Its very peaceful for me. Ideas and visions seem to flow as I work. I love the feel of the beads in my hands, they themselves seem to say they want to be a part of the design. Just feel one of my pieces in your hand. My designs are never planned ahead, they freeform. The beauty of nature in both Connecticut and Southwest Florida have been sources of inspiration, whether it be the bark of a tree, the iridescence of a hummingbirds wings, an orchid, or the serenity of a tidal pool. I always feel at peace when beading. Beading is my passion.

      I have been involved in art all my life. All through school, art was a major focus, in college I was an art major. I learned to sew at the age of 8 and made my own clothes. I worked for a clothing manufacturer for many years in the design department, focusing on textile design and colorations. Through knitting I found beading and it has been my true love ever since. I bead daily. The bronze beads are my absolute favorite!

Lisa shares her time between the raw beauty of South West Florida and the peaceful coastline of Connecticut.  Her work can be found at:

• Wild Child Art Gallery, 4625 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL

• Ardonn Boutique, 271 Main Street, Niantic, CT