This is a little tribute to my friend and glass artist, Amanda Craigmyle, whose beads were the first I fell in love with and fueled my passion for designing jewelry from the very start. Amanda just recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. She's been on my mind constantly and as I was flipping through photos of our collaborations over the past 12 years I thought I'd share some.
A special bond is formed when one artist passes their work to another, this is common to jewelry designers which is unlike most art.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend ~ your art and spirit live on...
Loralee xo
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What a beautiful, loving tribute to your friend, Loralee. Looking at the beads she created, she was a gifted artist. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and her loved ones strength in this very sad and difficult time.
ReplyDeleteTo leave such a legacy.....would that we all could be remembered in such a way x
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss, Loralee. Thanks for sharing with us and showing some of the beautiful things you and your friend came together to create. Sending you love and light!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tribute to your artist friend. I think that the beautiful glass beads that she made will continue to live on and spark life and love for their owners, which will in turn have her spirit living on. So sorry for this loss.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a talent. So sorry to hear she is no longer with us. Beautiful post, Loralee x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post Loralee, thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, everyone - it just makes me weepy xox
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