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Melissa Grakowsky
originated from and still resides in the rolling hills of Connecticut.
She received a BFA in Painting and a BS in Physics from the University
of Connecticut in 2006. Since then she has discovered the world of
beadwork and fallen in love with this art form. As the graphics
coordinator for Beads East, she learned most of the bead stitches by
writing beadwork instructions.
Melissa's work is featured on the cover of the April 2009 and December
2009 issues of Bead&Button Magazine. Her mask titled "Ceremonial
Headdress" won 3rd place in the Objects and Accessories category of the
2009 Bead Dreams Competition.
Melissa is drawn to crystals, metallic beads, and contrasting colors.
One of her primary design principles is to have some form of
self-similarity on all scales, an idea pulled from mathematics and
nature. Her website showcases most of her beadwork, as well as, older
paintings and drawings. |
