{"id":144,"date":"2007-02-22T16:20:57","date_gmt":"2007-02-22T15:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bearlybeaded.co.uk\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2007-02-26T22:13:49","modified_gmt":"2007-02-26T21:13:49","slug":"new-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.bearlybeaded.co.uk\/blog\/?p=144","title":{"rendered":"New book"},"content":{"rendered":"

I spent the weekend in Nottingham, where Dad kindly spent some time counselling my computer, so that it now no longer feels the need to shut down if I ignore it for too long (although I had to compromise and remove my screensaver).\u00c2\u00a0 I was also able to pick up my post, including my brand new and shiny external hard drive (for storage and so I can \"The<\/a>back-up everything in case my computer does decide to die on me), my copy of Art Doll Quarterly<\/a>, and – most exciting of all – my copy of The Beaders Colour Mixing Directory<\/a> by Sandra Wallace<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 Sandra is a very nice lady I’ve taken a class with at the Great British Bead Show<\/a> in 2005, I’ve bumped into her a few times since,\u00c2\u00a0and this book is fabulous.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s clear, well laid out, and I think it’s a great introduction to colour theory as well as offering a wide range of suggested colour schemes to get you started.\u00c2\u00a0 And it’s got 6 of my pieces included in it!\u00c2\u00a0 In fact, to demonstrate the colour schemes in action it’s got a wide range of beadwork, mostly (if not all) from British beaders, which makes a lovely change when so many beading books come out of America.<\/p>\n

I had my life painting class again last night, where for the first time I tried to introduce colour into the painting (having spent a\u00c2\u00a0load of money on some new acrylics this weekend).\u00c2\u00a0 Unfortunately, I decided it was probably best to start off with a limited palette, and the painting is still grey!\u00c2\u00a0 I’m going to have to work on this…<\/p>\n

Being back in Nottingham I also took the opportunity to hit Hotel Chocolat, where I stocked up on truffles<\/a>, waffles<\/a>, chocolate gemstones<\/a>, dark orange chocolate bars<\/a>, a small tray of gianduja<\/a>, a small tray of mint fondants<\/a>, and a small tray of whisky truffles.\u00c2\u00a0 As I still have some chocolate left over from my shipment from home<\/a>, I’m maintaining that this isn’t a lack of self-control on my part – just a reflection on their horrendous<\/em> postage costs to Ireland!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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