The Lone Beader
Ranked #9,397 in Arts & Design, #163,740 overall
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...
Please visit TheLoneBeader.com.
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In the Beading News!
Published in Australia's Creative Beading Magazine!
Thrilled to have been mentioned in Australia's Creative Beading Magazine (Issue 6.3)! Please see more photos HERE. Enjoy! :)
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!
Commissions
Commissions 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! :) Lone Beader Links
The Lone Beader Official Website
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Artist Focus: The Lone Beader
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The Lone Beader's Feature Article
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The Lone Beader: Big in Russia
Published in Russia's Handmade Magazine!1 point
The Lone Beader: Great Dogs - Amazing Artists
Published in a new dog art book!0 points
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Books
Check out the Lone Beader's work in the following books!
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)
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)
The Lone Beader's Boutique
Featuring images of my extremely dimensional bead-embroidered artwork.
LB's Bookshelf
A few of my favourite beading books!
LB's Bookshelf (cont'd)
A few more of my favourite beading books!
Also by The Lone Beader:
The Lone Beader's Blog
Adventures in Bead Embroidery
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFollow me on Twitter!
What should I bead next??
Here are just a few suggestions:
Car
Truck
Subway train
Airplane
Boat
Animal
Bird
Landscape
City Skyline
Anything's possible with beads... just imagine... =:)
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JaguarJulie
Feb 14, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
- My dear, your beaded creations are truly amazing! Glad I got to know you and your talented creations.
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Groundswell
Jan 25, 2009 @ 9:33 pm | delete
- Nice beads. This is my favorite lens of yours. Leave your comment on your favorite lens of mine.
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paul merrill
Jan 9, 2009 @ 4:31 pm | delete
- Very well done Squidoo!
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purplelady Dec 19, 2008 @ 9:42 am | delete
- Diana, Just found your lens from the FaceBook Squidoo group. It had been awhile since I had revisited the group. I am always glad when I do as I find such new treasures to enjoy and star. This lens was one such treasure this morning. You are truly amazing; what patience you must have. I can see why you are a lone beader; having others around would be too distracting. Love your latest Einstein.
5 Beads and I will share this lens. Great job.
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Mortira
Dec 17, 2008 @ 1:32 pm | delete
- Congrats on finishing Part III ! I know how great it is to finally complete a big beading project - you must be feeling great!
The DeLorean looks wonderful, especially with little Einstein peeking out!
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awelldressedbullet
Dec 12, 2008 @ 8:27 pm | delete
- Can I just say Wow! What beautiful work, absolutely gorgeous! - Kathy
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GlitterGlowBeading
Nov 29, 2008 @ 12:47 pm | delete
- Your beadwork is so cool, I love it!!
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