Old berry flats
Looking through the slats
Reminder of days gone by
Spring petals peeking through
Pressed and dried and held by glue
A pretty Refind
Springboard
Tag: inspiration
Postcards from Nature Refind
I am so stunned by the beauty of the flower petals and the intricacy of the blossoms
My next creation is to print them directly onto postcards – postage stamp included! They will be for sale at Whatcom Art Market starting next Saturday. Drop someone a line the old-fashioned way and enjoy the artistry of creation!
©Belindabotzong2018
My Refind Life
My Refind life
Makes me stop at remote beaches
To pick up lost things crusted with rust
Interesting rocks and sticks
Seaglass is a treasured find
Elevates my heart rate
My Refind life
Causes me to skip the nice antique stores and gift shops
Instead spending hours looking through bins of things long forgotten in old junk stores
I dig through piles of wood and rusty chains and unknown items
To spark my imagination
Stimulate my creativity
Inspire my next project
Then I binge on an Amazon sale on all things Mod Podge
And dream of gluing and coating and sealing and texturizing whatever it is that pours out of my mind onto paper or canvas.. or cork or glass.. or …
A Refind life
©Belindabotzong2018
Spring Petals
Inspired by the translucent petals
How can so much beauty come from such small things?
Revealing the fingerprint of their creator in the fine lines and ever-present patterns
Richness and fragility
Texture and tenderness
Subtle and brilliant hues of intricate beauty
Timeless yet fleeting
Random yet designed with finest detail
Audacity, frenzy, a riot of colors
Spring Petals abound
Sunflowers for sale
Heartstrings – Heart of Gold
This mixed media project is a set of two 24″x36″ canvases with a collage of sheet music, gold paper, copper, and photos of a book cover, “Home Sweet Home”
The guitar strings and equipment represent the musical staff – copper notes and clefs were a contribution from an artist on Guemes Island, Darlene Klister at Firelight Design studios. A fret board provides contrast and continues the theme of guitar parts, or any stringed instrument.
Crushed golden glass and a covering of gold gauze material provide texture and muted tones. I always finish with a hammered copper heart for these Heartstrings projects.
Music pulls at the heartstrings of many people. It creates memories and brings back memories. It is an essential part of the human experience, especially for those who struggle with mental illness, sorrow, or loss. It expands the experience of joyous occasions and comforts during stressful situations. It is a language all its own, with signs and symbols that communicate rhythm, melody, harmony, notes and chords that speaks to the soul, spirit, mind and body.
New Space for Refind
Whatcom Art Market is where you’ll find Refind Creations new space! So excited!! 
Refind Creations —Succulents
Antique Insulators have been Refind into planters filled with beautiful succulents. Now available at Whatcom Art Market –Fairhaven WA –$32 each! 
Heartstrings in process
Latest heartstrings project is nearing completion. Inspired by guitars and sheet music the strings of the instrument represent the musical staff. I will complete it by adding a commissioned set of copper wire notes along with a bass clef and treble clef. It’s been a long process and I’m excited to present it to the Whatcom Art Guild next month for consideration for display and sale. Each canvas is 24×36. Can’t wait to do more!
Whatcom Art Market
Announcing an exciting venture for Refind Creations! Starting May 16 we will be selling our creations– candles, home decor, and art projects at the Whatcom Art Market! As members of the Whatcom Art Guild we will be focused on providing beautiful pieces to compliment your home. Hand poured soy candles in antique vessels will be our first featured item. Hope you can come out and support local artisans here in Bellingham!
