ruby red and chalcedony blue

Hey! I just got some gemstones I have been wanting for a while - rubies and beautiful aqua blue chalcedony! I put them in a couple of designs on their own, and a together in a combination earring. The ruby rondelles and chalcedony drops are both faceted, for my favorite look. I hope you like them!

I love the deep rich ruby red color together with the translucent aqua. It's neat how a color combination takes on a new life, greater than the sum of it's parts. It seems that a lot of combinations with brown have been popular recently, such as pink and brown, and aqua and brown. Ah, that gives me an idea - look for something soon in ruby red and chocolate!

What color combos brighten your world?
Take Care-
Katey

Ready for Winter?

WinterWind1
Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

OK, I'm not, although... In this simple painting I tried to catch that after snow feeling, when the sky clears to that perfect winter blue, but snow is still everywhere, blowing around...

How about you? Do you like winter?

I love red!....and circles!....

RedDoor3
Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

So it's been a few months, but I finally made it back 'into the studio' (OK, the basement!) this weekend, to paint a bit. It's so relaxing! If you've never tried it, I suggest you give it a go! You will probably enjoy mixing the colors, experimenting... maybe you haven't since you fingerpainted as a kid! You might surprize yourself!

This one I'm calling 'Red Door.' I love red doors on houses! They are so inviting. I'm experimenting with 'color therapy' right now; or exploring the power of bright and positive colors to lift your mood. Hopefully looking at this painting (photo) will raise your spirits, or give you a bright idea!
Have a great day!
Katey

Let's start bloggin'!

Welcome to my blog! I'm so excited!.....



Ok, now what?!