© Sheila Bayle
RedHawk Beadwork is created using glass seed beads, semi-precious and precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, art glass, precious metals , wood beads and found objects such as rocks or small pieces of driftwood. Most work is woven using a single needle and thread, but I also crochet and knit with beads, weave on specialized beading looms, and create using micro-macramé techniques and waxed linen or nylon cord. Colors are influenced largely by the natural world; shapes are influenced by many textile traditions including Aztec, Japanese and my own Celtic traditions. Characteristic of my work is the use of tiny, antique seed beads, that were made by hand in 19th century Italy, to create intense surface detail and interest.