Honoring David Bowie

David Bowie Chicago 2002-08-08 photo by Adam-Bielawski

Thank you Love My Art Jewelry for sponsoring a blog to honor the artist David Bowie.  No matter what your taste in music, as an artist, you have to admire David Bowie as one of the all time great artists.  He was theatrical, musical and actor as well. He was a rebel, a fashion icon, full of heart, and passion and boldness. He shone like the star he was.

Bowie Rockin' a Paisley shirt in 1967

Bowie fans also knows that in addition to being famous as a musician he was a well-known fashion icon. David Bowie went through many stages with his clothing and his certain looks as his music changed. One thing David Bowie was not known for being subtle. Many of his outfits combined bright colors with attention-getting prints. He once wore a velour suit which had a head to toe, red and blue paisley print. To dress like David Bowie, you can't be afraid to go crazy with colors and prints, or both.  I decided to design a piece of jewelry that has the crazy bright colors of purple, turquoise and yellow.  For the print, I selected paisley.

                                                    Colorful Paisley Necklace by BayMoonDesign


My colorful paisley necklace has a vibrant handmade paisley ceramic pendent by JeraLuna Designs. The necklace has turquoise Irish waxed linen thread, purple and yellow beads. The yellow beads that I used have a sea glass look. The purple star beads seemed perfect for this Bowie inspired piece.  The necklace is attached to bright yellow silk ribbon and gold metal claps and the paisley necklace is available for purchase at BayMoonDesign.

Do you think David Bowie would approve?

Check out what the other participants designed with David Bowie in mind HERE at the Love My Art Blog.