Cache-cache (Hide-and-Seek), 1873
by Berthe Morisot
Oil on Canvas, 18 1/4" x 21 3/4"
Art Bead Scene blog's monthly challenge was truly a challenge..this engaging painting by Berthe Moiret ..at least for me. The wonderful earthy greens ..so familiar.. so easy to work with..but black and white? I had never, up until now, used or appreciated black and white in jewelery. The more I gazed on the this bewitching composition the more I admired such skill for color and composition. I found it very difficult to re-create any thing near this genius. Feeling that black and white could not be left out..the spark or what makes it 'pop'..I did my best resorting once again to a familiar medium..textiles.
Vintage silk crepe plisse and a bit of black velvet ribbon coupled with a vintage black glass saucer bead with vintage black and white enamel flowers..
A totally wonderful and earthy raku art bead from WondrousStrange gave the greens and emeralds life. 
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