I found my first urchins in a little shell shop during the first Bead Cruise. I had never seen them before and was immediately inspired. I made some urchin beads that we sculpted and painted. I can't dig up the photo right now. But as soon after I created these urchins.
I keep a few bowls of shells and urchins scattered throughout my studio, they bring an instant smile to my face.
Part of the reason is that they remind me of one of my favorite family vacations. One Easter weekend we went to Galveston, stayed on a hotel right on the beach, visited Mermaid Pier, enjoyed the ocean and just had fun together. My girls seem so tiny to me in this photo. My oldest is turning 14 in just a few weeks.
Another reason I love the urchins, my soul is happiest on the shores of the beach - whether it's a lake, pond or ocean, when I'm near water I feel at home.
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We are kindred spirits when it comes to water. You described it so well.
Heather, We not only share our first name but are kindred souls. I am deeply connected to water especially the ocean. I grew up on the East coast and spent vacation time on the Cape as a child. It calms my soul and helps me take deep breaths and relax to hear ocean waves. And nothing makes me happier than finding sea treasure as I walk the beach. I am lucky to have a sister living across the street from the water at Redondo Beach CA this year. Got to go visit again. But I live in the desert-a fish out of water!! Go figure.
oops hit the wrong button first, anonymous is me!
Me,too.I'm in S.C. mountains and if I close my eyes,I can smell the sea salt,hear the waves& feel the sand sticking lightly to my skin.I don't really believe in astrology,but some of it fits.I'm a Cancer,a crab,and I sure do wanna go to the beach.Now.
You are the queen of urchins! I will always think of you when I see them.
We have so many pretty urchins here in different colors and sizes. I love you urchins too very beautiful.
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