Astronomer, Illustrator, University Instructor, Ballerina (retired) Essayist, and expert Beadweaver.
These are some of the headings in the resume of Patricia C. Vener, the artist behind the Silver Dragon at http://silverdragon.etsy.com.
She is a (retired) ballerina and the illustrator for a CD picture book, "Papa Cardinal Finds Breakfast" by Sandra Wellborn. She is also a painter and one of her paintings accompanied an essay she wrote for an Astronomy textbook. Patricia was awarded a Masters Degree in Astrophysics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has worked as an astronomer. She currently teaches astronomy as an adjunct professor for University of Maryland University College.
And she is an expert beadweaver. Here is a tour de force of Patricia's work (more pink):
At her shop you will find other examples of Patricia's masterful beadwork as well as jewelry made from other elements that have caught her fancy including colorful ribbons and lamp work and Czech glass.
She is a member of the International Jewelry Designers Guild as well as the Baltimore Bead Society.
You can learn more about Patricia's work at her blog "Lair of the Silver Dragon" http://vener-art.com/beadblog/. I highly recommend that when you visit you read her highly articulate Artist's Statement for more insight into her creative process and fascinating background.
Patricia is a member of the 90 Features in 90 Days Challenge.
