April 14, 2016

Inspired by David Bowie - a Blog Hop Reveal

Macrame necklace with ceramic pendant and tassel.

Today is the David Bowie tribute Blog Hop being brought to you by Love My Art Jewelry and I wanted to participate, but I really struggled with this one.  The intention of the hop was to honor his memory, his boldness and his art.  I tried really hard.  I studied the lyrics to his songs and pored over hundreds of photos of him online.  I looked for a connection between the music he created and the pieces I create, and you know what I found?  Nothing.  His style is not my style.  I cannot recreate "him".  

Macrame necklace with ceramic pendant and tassel by Sherri Stokey.

And that's when it hit me!  The inspiration I found from the life and work of David Bowie was to be me, and not try to be anyone other than myself.  He was not afraid to be different from everyone else; he had his own look, his own style.

Ceramic lotus pendant by Gaea on a macrame cord.

So for today's hop, I made a piece I feel very much reflects me and my style.  I chose a handmade ceramic lotus pendant from Gaea in a soft turquoise color.  It's such a pretty piece and so serene.  I knotted a spiral macrame cord in tan from which to hang the pendant, then added a tassel I made of the same cord.  I added a little color on the wrap of the tassel and threw in some handmade jump rings to give the necklace a little detail.  This piece is everything I love and it makes me smile just to look at it.

Necklace by Sherri Stokey featuring macrame strap, artisan pendant and tassel.

I hope you will take the time to visit the other blog hop participants.  I can't wait to see what everyone else made!  You can find the links here on the Love My Art Jewelry blog.


15 comments:

  1. I think that is great! You were inspired by him....and I think that was one of the great things about him, that he always was himself. Unique, ever changing and just himself. Thanks for sharing....the piece is beautiful

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  2. You really got it right! Find that inner self and let it show through what you create. You do it magnificently!

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  3. This is absolutely amazing!! And tour right he inspired people to be themselves, I'd say you got it exactly right!!!

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  4. I think your piece is perfect, the soft colours reflect Bowies more spiritual side and it is just beautiful in it's own right!!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous - and I love that you found the inspiration!

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  6. Beautiful! I love this. Want you to make me some tassels...that is gorgeous. And, for the record, no one can recreate anything that is truly Bowie--he was so many things, including calm and serene, just like this piece.

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  7. I like what you drew from your thoughts on him - to be you. Beautiful necklace, too!

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  8. You nailed it by being yourself and honoring Bowie with that.

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  9. Love, love the message that came through you for this one. Your own style is stunning in it's simplicity and lush color. Breathtaking work!
    Emily

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  10. Your macrame is the coolest ever. That's coming from a macrame planter artist from the late 70's! LOL! I love that piece!

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  11. Love your style and tribute. xoxo

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  12. This piece is the best ever, so serene and beautiful. It is so you and perfect in finding your inner self.

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  13. I particularly like this piece, Sherri. The pendant and cord really work together for a beautiful whole design. Although I realize that there's no right or wrong way to respond to a "tribute," I think that your interpretation is one with which DB would be pleased.

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  14. This necklace is absolutely beautiful! I love how you thought through the inspiration and found you in it!

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