And my piece is done on time! (its kind of a big deal 'round here)
For my inspiration, I picked a Joan Baez cover of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young"
I can't think of a more beautiful song, or a more beautiful voice to carry it. Have a listen...I'll wait
Beautiful right? And the words are beautiful too, in case you missed them, have a read:
"May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young"
This song means alot to me. My dad's friend who passed away last year taught me to play it on the guitar. He believed in me. Alot of people have believed in me since I was little. I hope that I have done them all proud, and I hope that I will always stay forever young.
My piece is an embroidered cuff, on white felt. The central focal is a My Little Pony magnet that came in a book my sister bought me for Christmas. I have an enourmous collection of Ponies...its a bad habit that I'm really not willing to break. Its a habit I've had since I was really little.
I have also used two pink AB 8mm rivolis to accent the pony, because they are in the same colorway and because they are kindof glamourous and all grown up. I've also used some purple-y margeritas
I used LOTS of seed beads to try to make this bracelet convey the feeling of joy in this song. There are no hard angles, and I tried to make things flow.
So have I done Joan and Bob proud?
(yeah I totally took my photos waiting for a plane in the Knoxville airport :) )
You've heard my song and seen my work, now go see theirs!
Erin Prais-Hintz
Oh that is such a beautiful and fun statement cuff. I love that song as well. Your stitching is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors - just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful song, and a beautiful cuff. I love all the bright colors in you piece!
ReplyDeleteYour freeform work is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I haven't listened to Joan Baez in years! She is one of my mother's favorite singers, and was always on the record player when I was a child...thank you for taking me back! Your cuff really does do the song justice, and I love your use of the Pony! My daughter is a fanatic for MLPs too, so I'll def be showing this to her ;) The colors and your beadwork on this cuff are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove Joan's Diamonds and Rust---such a far cry from the youth of Forever Young!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the joy and youthfulness and playfulness in your cuff! It is fantastic and makes me smile just looking at its brightness(and thinking of your pony addiction :-) ). You did them proud, for sure!
This is such an amazing song - and I loved hearing it again. Your piece is so whimsical,sweet and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your song choice and your cuff is so youthful and the colors are so inspiring !
ReplyDeleteI think Joan and Bob would be very impressed! Great song, great colors, great beadwork!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable bracelet! I love the colors you used, and the flower beads are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI was such a Ponies fan as a kid. Whenever I'm in a toy store I get the urge to start buying them again because I loooove their colored hair. :)
-- Sarah
YOu have definitely captured youth, the colors, the textures. Nice job! Fun to wear...
ReplyDeleteAmy, you totally rocked this! I LOVE your bold colors and the My Little Pony took me right back to my childhood.
ReplyDeleteI give you total props for your "airport photo studio!" Where photography on the go is awesome!!
{Hugs!}
This is such a beautifully joyful piece! Thanks for sharing the song and how you interpreted in a wearable piece of art :) xoxo Beth
ReplyDeleteCute and happy bracelet! Yes, one should never lose that child within. Being young is so not about age.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit of nostalgia, even if I'm horse girl. I had several Ponies myself and so did my sis. Plus a few cheaper knock-offs. She even had (and till have -- and play) a My Little Pony board game.
I've always thought that was such a beautiful song, thank you for reminding me, I haven't heard it in forever! And your cuff is just beautiful! Your beadwork is incredible!
ReplyDeleteLove your cuff it is so bright and pretty and wearing it will make you feel young and happy! I have not listened to Joan Baez in ages great choice.
ReplyDeleteTherese
I certainly think you did Joan and Bob proud. A beautiful cuff to match a beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I can't remember the last time I heard that song! You did Joan and Bob proud with that joyful and youthful cuff!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely sentiment in this song! I love that you took a childhood memory, and some childhood loves like the ponies and incorporated them into a living memory. It flows and is bright and doesn't take itself too seriously. It is one fun bangle and I bet it gets a lot of second looks! I have fond memories of Joan Baez singing when I was young, my mom sang a lot of folk songs to us when we were kids. Thank you for sharing your gifts and your music with us! Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteErin
Great song! It is the theme song for the TV show Parenthood and any time I watch it, the song is in my head for days! Your beadwork is amazing. Love the "my little pony" addition, adds a sweetness to it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful beadwork. It evokes feelings of being young and carefree, before the responsibilities of adulthood take over. My dad is a huge Dylan fan and I have always loved that song. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspiration, both with the music (GREAT song!) and the pony focal. You did a great job of balancing the innocent and the sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! love what you made!
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