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Welcome to 3Fine Design®.
My name is Tracy Behrends & I'm an independent artist & jewelry designer located in the Minneapolis, MN (USA). For several of my designs I use a handstitched bead weaving technique called embellished right angle weave (RAW). I particularly enjoy the intricacy & challenges associated with tiny seed beads, needles & various beading threads. It's a very time consuming process with an abundance of love & gratification woven into jewelry piece I create.
In addition, a few of my other passions include designing beaded cabochons (using bead weaving & bead embroidery techniques), creating wire sculpture pendants & hand carving leather. It's my fascination with detail & the beauty of the finished product that make the stitching, wrapping & tooling process particularly captivating. I consider each & every new design an exciting adventure.
My past experience & love for graphic arts significantly influence my jewelry designs. My affinity for symmetry, texture, geometric shapes, bright colors, simplicity & rhythmic patterns is readily apparent in the pieces that I create. For me, it's not only the completed product that brings a sense of joy & personal satisfaction but the entire creative process. From concept to the finishing touches, each journey compels me to stretch & grow. It's within the maturation experience & facing the challenges along the way that I find artistic fulfillment.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by & be sure to come back & visit.
3Fine Design®: Art that adorns you.
***Photography, video production, web, graphic & jewelry design by Tracy Behrends.***
***All artwork is handcrafted, photographed & packaged in a SMOKE FREE studio.***
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COMMISSION INQUIRIES WELCOME
EMAIL: tracy@3finedesign.com
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SRAJD Member #251: Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer (www.SRAJD.com)
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3FINE DESIGN® ONLINE SITES & GALLERIES
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BLOG: http://3finedesign.blogspot.com
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GALLERY @ Saatchi UK: www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist/details.php?id=5940
GALLERY @ Jewelry Artists: http://jewelryartists.org/Gal50_3Fine_Design_s_Gallery.asp
GALLERY @ MN Artists: http://mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=78786
GALLERY @ Warmtoast Cafe: http://warmtoastcafe.com/art/3finedesign
GALLERY @ Blue Zeppelin: http://bluezeppelin.com/gallery/3finedesign/
GALLERY @ Art Industri: http://3finedesign.artistportfolio.net
GALLERY @ Leatherworkers: http://www.LeatherWorkers.org/Gal5_3Fine_Design_s_Gallery.asp
GALLERY @ Artbreak: http://artbreak.com/3finedesign
GALLERY @ Fine Art America: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/tracy-behrends.html
EBSQ FEATURED ARTIST INTERVIEW (February 2007):
http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_11644_profile_interview.htm
INSTABLOGS NEWS NETWORK INTERVIEW (June 2007)
http://www.ilovebling.org/entry/tracy-behrends-can-create-amazing-designs-by-coalescing-various-beads-scroll-down-to-know-how/
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