Tiny Worlds to Wear

by Nada Clyne

I've been creating these miniature scenes in a pendant for a year and a half now, and I keep discovering new delights! Lately I've been reveling in one to two inch abstract iridescent landscapes that seem to sparkle and glow as they catch the light.

As you might imagine working in a one to two inch space requires focus and patience.  As I pour the layers of resin over glass and acrylic paint, it creates an underwater feeling. Sometimes I make the little scenes more identifiable, like these.                                                                                                  

I just love that people can walk around with these little creations!  It's great fun to come across friends wearing them on a chain. And yes, I still create larger art and am discovering that what I learn on such a small scale carries over and influences the larger pieces. However, I must admit it has been a big surprise to find myself making - jewelry.  After all, is this ART?  :-)  Well, I'm having too much fun for it to matter!  And I'm looking forward to sharing these tiny worlds at CAG's upcoming art shows and craft fairs.  See you there!