The Lone Beader

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About The Lone Beader

The Lone Beader (aka. Diana Grygo) is a bead embroidery artist currently working in Quincy, Massachusetts. She loves to create extremely dimensional relief art by stitching glass seed beads to felt. Her beaded paintings are inspired by pop culture, dogs, classic cars, and rock 'n' roll music. Join her on a journey and let her beadwork take you for a ride...



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Sinking St. Mark's Square, Venice, Italy, Basilica, Campanile

SINKING ST. MARK's SQUARE 

Podcast Interview

Thrilled to have been interviewed & featured on my first podcast! Please take the time to listen & learn more about me. Also, don't forget to post a comment for your chance to win a free copy of my Intro to Extreme Bead Embroidery Tutorial! :D

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TAKEN BY STORM 

In the Beading News!

Published in Australia's Creative Beading Magazine!

Australia's Creative Beading Magazine Publication Beadwork

Thrilled to have been mentioned in Australia's Creative Beading Magazine (Issue 6.3)! Please see more photos HERE. Enjoy! :)

INTERVIEW

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Learn more about The Lone Beader on Beads Unlimited (UK)'s new Bead Barmy blog! Click the pic to read the full interview.

Published in a new book!

Great Dogs Amazing Artists - Canine Art Today

Now available on Amazon.com!!! Two of my pieces have been published in this new dog art book! The book features artists from around the world working in all mediums. There are notes about the artistry, as well as the breed of dogs themselves and how they inspire art. In addition, you will find information about several dog-loving organizations and other doggie publications. Overall, it is a beautiful book that is sure to inspire the animal lover in everyone. CLICK HERE for a sneak peek. You can purchase it straight from the printer on Createspace.com. Enjoy!

'Gasoline District' by The Lone Beader

Gasoline District 

Commissions

'Laguna de Flamenco' by The Lone BeaderCommissions will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Great ideas for a custom painting include wildlife, pet portraits, hot rods, movie cars, fire trucks, airplanes, military vehicles, space ships, robots, city scenes, or anything else you can think of! For prices or information regarding commissions, please contact the artist through her website or visit thelonebeader.etsy.com. Thank you for your interest! :)
'Engine Co. 6' by The Lone Beader

Engine Co. 6 

Imminence of War

Beaded M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

Imminence of War

MEDIA: Glass seed beads, hardware, collage
DIMENSIONS: 21" x 9" x 4" (53 x 21 x 10cm)
DATE OF WORK: 2010

In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.

Books

Check out the Lone Beader's work in the following books!

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'The Hijack' by The Lone Beader

The Hijack 

The Lone Beader's Gallery Shop

Original beaded pop art car paintings, wildlife & pet portraits

Welcome to The Lone Beader's Gallery Shop on Etsy! Here you will find extremely dimensional bead-embroidered paintings and wearables. Each piece was created by stitching glass seed beads to felt.


Requests for custom bead-paintings & wearables will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Ideas for custom beaded art include wildlife, birds, pet portraits, hot rods, movie cars, fire trucks, airplanes, military vehicles, space ships, robots, city scenes, or anything else you can think of! If you have any questions, please ask! USPS First Class shipping is FREE on many pieces (within the USA only). Thank you for your interest! :D

DAISY beaded BICHON FRISE dog- pet art pin (Made to Order) | Price: $125

This listing is for ONE made-to-order bead-embroidered Bichon pin/brooch. Daisy is created by stitching very tiny 15/o Japanese glass seed beads to fe... (full description)

COMMISSION a beaded DOG/ cat / BIRD / pet or animal pin/ pendant | Price: $125

This listing is for ONE custom order beaded pin/pendant made to look like your dog or cat! A likeness of any breed can be created! I can make birds &... (full description)

NORTHERN CARDINAL beaded holiday red bird pin / pendant | Price: $36

Now 50% off original price! Here is ONE bead-embroidered winter cardinal pin. This little red bird was created by stitching two layers of tiny glass s... (full description)

SUSSEX SPANIEL DOG beaded fine art pin / brooch | Price: $95

This listing is for ONE bead-embroidered Sussex Spaniel brooch. This wearable art pin was created by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt (2-3 bead... (full description)

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RUDY - IRISH JACK RUSSELL TERRIER beaded art pin/ pendant (Made to Order) FREE SHIPPING | Price: $0

This listing is for one MADE TO ORDER bead-embroidered Jack Russell Terrier pin/ pendant. This design was inspired by the beaded dog in the artist'... (full description)

MERLOT Beaded wine bottle pin/ pendant w/ cord | Price: $14

Now 50% off original price! This listing is for one beaded Merlot wine bottle pin/pendant. This little bottle was created by stitching tiny glass seed... (full description)

Sale: PINK BLOSSOMS beaded sterling silver stud earrings | Price: $0

Now available at 50% off original price! This listing is for one pair of 1960's-style pink & blue beaded flower earrings mounted on sterling silve... (full description)

'Waiting for Dad' by The Lone Beader

Waiting for Dad 

The Lone Beader's Boutique

Featuring images of my extremely dimensional bead-embroidered artwork.

Thank you for visiting The Lone Beader's Boutique on Zazzle! My designs are images taken from my extremely dimensional bead-embroidered artwork. To view original beaded art, please visit The Lone Beader's Gallery Shop on Etsy or TheLoneBeader.com. Also find me on Facebook! Thanks for your interest in my beadwork! :)
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'The End' by The Lone Beader

The End 

LB's Bookshelf

A few of my favourite beading books!

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LB's Bookshelf (cont'd)

A few more of my favourite beading books!

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Beaded Self Portrait 'The Maxell Girl' by The Lone Beader

The Maxell Girl (self portrait) 

Also by The Lone Beader:

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Beaded 'Time Traveler Trilogy - Part 3' by The Lone Beader

Time Traveler (Part 3) 

The Lone Beader's Blog

Adventures in Bead Embroidery

Lone Beader (n) 1. one who creates beadwork without the assistance or company of others. 2. one who prefers solitude while creating beadwork.
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What should I bead next??

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Car
Truck
Subway train
Airplane
Boat
Animal
Bird
Landscape
City Skyline

Anything's possible with beads... just imagine... =:)

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