NFS
This is all beads and thread, inspired by the cover of the Ventures' "Runnin' Strong" album. I didn't use a computer to pixel out the picture for me. I sketched the cover of this album in colored pencil, reduced it on a copy machine, and extended the hair. I started at the bottom of the picture and just laid the beadwork down on it to see where I should be, what color bead to string next, every few stitches. I didn't know how I'd finish the necklace, but it takes so long to work on it, I had plenty of time to figure it out while working (about 5 months).