| Margie Deeb | |
For those of you who do not know, Margie is a leading artist in the beading community, known for her trailblazing use of color, as well as her incredible patterns. Widely published and recognized as an expert in the use of color in beadwork patterns, Margie has traveled extensively and taught in many venues. She is also widely known for her loom patterns, many of which are available in her book, Out on a Loom. More of Margie's divine work can be seen on her website, Minoa Beadworks. Stop by, you'll be very glad you did!
And now, please allow me to present Margie:
Biography of Margie Deeb
Beside the soft lapping water of Lake Alatoona, kissed by a thick, sweet fragrance of mimosa blossoms, glass beads no larger than a grain of sand began to move in patterns and rhythms, weaving light and color into form, taking on a life of their own: Minoa Beadworks was born.
The work was fascinating, mathematical, tactile, sensuous, and it used her skills as artist and musician. Margie knew she had found an art form that spoke to her.
Having earned a BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Kansas in 1981, Margie moved to Atlanta. Following three years as a professional graphic designer and commercial illustrator, Margie began her independent career, seeking greater freedom. Her varied clients provide the opportunity to work in oil, acrylic, pastels, airbrush, watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, markers, colored pencils, and the computer.
Margie creates art that dances, adorns, and becomes part of the person who wears it. Knowing that art is spiritual, she focuses on exploring new techniques and discovering new mediums to visually express ideas, beliefs, and feelings. Her studio is named to honor the Minoans, a ancient culture which flourished on the island. The Minoan society was governed by the principles of collaboration and artistic freedom. Margie seeks to collaborate with her own Muses summoned by her deeply held spiritual beliefs through meditations and dreams, those revealed in her joy as a musician, and those that speak in the unique voices of texture, color and light.
Margie's loom instruction & pattern book, "Out On A Loom" has inspired
many beaders to branch out and explore color and form in new ways. Her work has appeared in Don Pierce's book "Beading On A Loom" (1999, Interweave Press), "The Bead Bugle" webzine, and in "Beadwork" magazine. She teaches her popular, 2-day intensive color course "A Passion for Color" through-out the country. Her work sells as private commissions and through galleries, boutiques, and shows. Using light, color, and movement, she creates art to inspire those who see, wear, or own it.
RESUME:
Freelance Art Director and Artist:
Published Works:
Teaching:
Developed and teach 2-day intensive color course "A Passion for Color"
throughout the country at art centers, bead stores and bead expositions and conventions. Class includes a 25-page workbook with original designs and exercises. Participants use workbook along with fabric and paper swatches, colored pencils, photography, games and beads to learn color theory, new color combinations, and creative approaches to color harmonies.
Lectures:
* "Copyright Guidelines & Ethics for Bead Artists" Lecture and Q&A session given at bead expositions, conventions and galleries.
Bead Exhibits, Shows and Displays:
* Bonnie's Beads, Colorado Springs, Co., 2001
Work has Appeared In:
* 2001: A Bead Odyssey 18 Month Calendar by D. Anderson, M.DeCoster & L. Parker
Thank you so much, Margie.
The pattern "She Stands Tall" was designed by Margie especially for readers of the Beadwork.About.com site! In Margie's own words: "She Stands Tall" is a tribute to the freedom, beauty and spirit of America and all she stands for.
These files are large, but each will print perfectly on a piece of legal-sized paper.
And thank you all for joining us for Spotlight Artist!
Minoa Beadworks
www.minoa.com
* Consulted with clients and account executives; supervised artists,
programmers and multi-media specialists, hired freelance services,
photographers, typesetters, service bureaus and printers; managed all phases of projects from concept through production to print or online publication.
* Expert in Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software applications.
* Wrote, designed, produced and self-published "Out On A Loom - Instructions and 15 Patterns for Loom Bead Weaving" ISBN #0-9670964-0-5, April 1999
* "Listening to the Beads", Beadwork Magazine, April/May 2000
* "Copyright Guidelines & Ethics for Bead Artists" article in Bead & Button magazine, June 1999
* Maintained Minoa Beadworks website and online gallery, an extremely
popular site among bead artists
1996 - present
* "Color Me Beads" Lecture and Q&A session given at bead expositions, conventions and galleries.
* The Bead Museum, Phoenix, Az., 1998, 1999
* Beads by Design, Marietta, Ga., 1999
* Spruill Gallery Art Show, Atlanta, Ga., 1997
* Neiman Marcus trunk show, April 1996
* Isis Rising Gallery, Palm Beach Florida, 1996 - present
* Beadwork Magazine, April/May 2000 issue
* Beading On A Loom by Don Pierce, [1999] Interweave Press, Loveland,
Colorado
* Bead Bugle online magazine, 1996
