A Raven Gathering Beads, Tiny and Shiny: Lori Ohryn

I encounter a pair of ravens. They are impressive as they swoop by. They are trailing, a little ways behind them, a pair of magpies, some crows, and a small flock of grackles like black beads on a string. They know which birds are in charge.

Lori Ohryn says she relates to the mischievous wisdom of the Raven. It’s quite sensible, really. Managing a table full of tiny beads must be wisely done. Stringing dozens and dozens of precious little beads and stones into delicate labyrinthine patterns surely requires a heart touched with mischief:

The Raven is a trickster who likes to cause a bit of a ruckus, or just sit on the sidelines and watch the action. She reminds us that there are many ways to look at any situation and she definitely appreciates a beautiful, shiny object!

Lori’s ‘raven-ous’ love of shiny objects lends itself to filling a beautiful art market bower:
If I were a bowerbird I would search out Lori Oh Designs for a collection of sparkly
curios, trinkets and treasures to place in my bower. I love that you can start with a pile of beads and thread and stones and end up with art!

Lori describes her customers as women who have reached a stage in life where they know what they like and aren’t afraid to pamper themselves when they find a piece of art that speaks to them:

My art is beadwork jewelry that can be romantic, tribal, gothic or just plain campy.
I’ll be bringing key rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces made from seed beads, stones, polymer clay and semi-precious gems.
To bring all lovers of jewelry to my bower, I would display my beads and baubles on luxurious fabrics and then invite shoppers to use all of their senses to enjoy.


I’m stringing along with the ravens,
WK p.p.



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