Kat West

As an army brat, I traveled a lot, and was exposed to a variety of people and cultures. That instilled in me a love of what is unique and different, as well as a recognition of the common thread of things.

Beaders are frequently asked what inspires them. I find everything is grist for the mill. I do mean everything. I have been inspired by high karat gold pieces, and photos of sea and space. I was recently about to empty a waste basket and was struck by the intriguing curves the plastic liner was making. I immediately made sketches in my idea journal for a future project.

I began playing with beads in the 80's when I was designing and making costumes. It was not until 2000 that I went from playing with beads to being obsessed by them. I do not possess two dimensional skills, but beads are my artist's pallette.

Here's to Life and Inspiration!

Publications

Bead & Button Magazine June 2007
Bead & Button Magazine February, 2007
Beadazzled: "Where Beads & Inspiration Meet" 2006
Bead & Button Magazine December 2006

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