A Ladder to the Sky

So, a while ago, on Jean A Wells blog http://jeanawells.blogspot.com/ , I learned of a challenge she was sponsoring using the amazing Barbara Hanselman's http://www.etsy.com/shop/bhclaysmith focal components.  I was awestruck by the pieces, so of course I had to participate.  Go on over to Jean's blog to see all of the other lovely art, including pieces by Jean herself.  My deepest thanks to Jean and Barb for this fun and truly challenging design fest!

This was a fun challenge, because, like some of the other artists, I had to let the focal sit awhile on my bead board, sitting on a shelf next to where I work, and just ruminate on what the piece wanted from me.  I finally decided that multiple components were the way to go, since the focal was comprised of multiple colors, textures and shapes.  So, this is the result of the challenge, and be sure to visit Jean's blog to see all the others.