Doris Carstens
My art is intended to reach your heart and soul on a deeper level then the eye is able to see.
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chibeads • 9 artworks
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WHAT IS IT? PAINTING, JEWELRY OR DISPLAY? To make a connection between art and the human being, I created [...]
WHAT IS IT?
PAINTING, JEWELRY OR DISPLAY?
To make a connection between art and the human being, I created necklaces to be the wearable part of my acrylic paintings.
They are held in front of the painting by polymer hands, and are easy to take off.
The paintings bear the explanation of the symbolic ornaments within every bead.
I am creating my beads out of Polymer clay using my version of the Millefiori technique. To connect this manmade material with the power of Nature, I unite the beads with semi precious stones and sweet water pearls. Coming from the jewelry trade, I place a knot between every bead when I string my necklaces.
So simply take your necklace out of the frame and wear it, and hang it back when you are done…
PAINTING, JEWELRY OR DISPLAY?
To make a connection between art and the human being, I created necklaces to be the wearable part of my acrylic paintings.
They are held in front of the painting by polymer hands, and are easy to take off.
The paintings bear the explanation of the symbolic ornaments within every bead.
I am creating my beads out of Polymer clay using my version of the Millefiori technique. To connect this manmade material with the power of Nature, I unite the beads with semi precious stones and sweet water pearls. Coming from the jewelry trade, I place a knot between every bead when I string my necklaces.
So simply take your necklace out of the frame and wear it, and hang it back when you are done…
chibeads necklaces • 24 artworks
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The Philosophy My beads are made honoring the universal energy. by creating art while letting healing [...]
The Philosophy
My beads are made honoring the universal energy.
by creating art while letting healing energy flow through my hands, my vision is for mankind to reconnect with the universe and to find healing within.
when you choose your necklace, you will find the color which fits you best, by listening to your intuition.
i never create more then two necklaces alike to keep them unique and to hold a balance of duality. you and only one counterperson will ever wear a matching pair.
the technique
i am forming my beads in an old venetian technique called "millefiori", which means "a thousand flowers". to meet the power of nature within the meaning of millefiori, i unite the common used material-polymer clay- with semi precious stones of mother nature. coming from the jewelry trade, i string the necklaces in a manner of placing a knot between every bead. if a string should ever break, you will not loose any beads.
My beads are made honoring the universal energy.
by creating art while letting healing energy flow through my hands, my vision is for mankind to reconnect with the universe and to find healing within.
when you choose your necklace, you will find the color which fits you best, by listening to your intuition.
i never create more then two necklaces alike to keep them unique and to hold a balance of duality. you and only one counterperson will ever wear a matching pair.
the technique
i am forming my beads in an old venetian technique called "millefiori", which means "a thousand flowers". to meet the power of nature within the meaning of millefiori, i unite the common used material-polymer clay- with semi precious stones of mother nature. coming from the jewelry trade, i string the necklaces in a manner of placing a knot between every bead. if a string should ever break, you will not loose any beads.
Recognition
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
I was born in Austria into a family of artists and grew up with a family jewelry store. Naturally my first profession was being a Goldsmith, like my parents were. Taking this beautiful skill with me, I moved to the USA in 1989 and worked there as a freelance artist and Goldsmith. I soon found my passion to color, (
which I missed in my work with metal), in paintings as well as in making colorful beads and integrating those into my art.
I won several awards in Florida, participating in many art shows, while I was raising my family.
I moved me and my family back to Europe 1n 2025, where I continue my art.
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Nationality:
AUSTRIA
- Date of birth : 1966
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Austrian Artists
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Last modification date : Aug 1, 2025
(Member since 2005)
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Artworks by Doris Carstens added to favorite collections: 5
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All the latest news from contemporary artist Doris Carstens
Added Feb 23, 2014
St Stephens art show, Coconut Grove Fl
Feb 15, 15, 17th- Art Show in Coconut Grove Fla
Added Dec 4, 2013
St Stephens Art Show Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove - Miami- Florida
Saturday
15
February
2014
Tuesday
18
February
2014
This is the sister show to the Coconut Grove Art Show, on Presidents weekend, Feb 15- 17- 2014.
Come, stop by!
Added Dec 4, 2013
St Stephens Art Show Coconut Grove Florida
I will be at the St Stephens Art show in Coconut Grove on Presidents weekend- Feb 15 - 18, 2014!
Stop by!
Added Sep 22, 2013
Saturday art fair Ft Myers
down town Ft Myers, Fl.
Saturday
16
November
2013
Saturday
19
April
2014
monthly street fair in Ft Myers, Fl
every 3rd Saturday of the month
Added Sep 22, 2013
new art show schedule 2013/2014
Oct 4th 2013- Friday night art walk Ft Myers 6pm- 10pm
Nov 9th 2013 F.A.E. festival St Petersburg 10am- 5pm
Nov 16th 2013 Saturday art fair Ft Myers 10am -5 pm
Dec 21st 2013 Saturady art fair Ft Myers 10am - 5pm
Added Apr 9, 2013
Press release
Art show coming up on April 20th, in downtown Ft Myers from 11am to 5pm. This will be a street fair.
Added Apr 9, 2013
Saturday Art Fair
Downtown Ft Myers
Saturday
20
April
2013
Thursday
1
January
2015
Added Jul 21, 2006
Beaux Art Festival
Coral Gables, Florida
Saturday
14
January
2006
Saturday
15
April
2006
Added Jul 21, 2006
Indialantic Art Festival
Indialantic, Florida
Saturday
21
January
2006
Sunday
22
January
2006
Added Jul 21, 2006
Aventura Art fesival
Aventura, Florida
Saturday
28
January
2006
Friday
28
April
2006
Added Jul 21, 2006
Art Fiesta
New Smyrna Beach Fl
Saturday
25
February
2006
Thursday
26
October
2006
Added Jul 21, 2006
Arts & Letters Miami
University Miami
Sunday
2
April
2006
Wednesday
2
August
2006
Added Oct 11, 2005
Indialantic Art Fest Jan 06
Added Oct 11, 2005
Aventura Artfestival Jan 06
Added Oct 11, 2005
winner of poster contest 2008
winner of poster and promotional artwork of the second annual true nature country fair
Added Oct 11, 2005
this and that
Participations in Exhibitions and Art Shows:
Oct 2004: Participant in Exhibition “Black and White” at “Artist’s
Workshop Inc.”, New Smyrna
- Winner of First Prize
Nov 2004: Participant in Flamingo Follies Art Show, New Smyrna
Beach
Merritt Award and Honorable Mentioning
Feb 2005: Participant in St. Stephens Art Show, Coconut Grove
Feb 2005: Participant in Art Fiesta Art Show, New Smyrna
Selected for Judging
April 2005: Participant in Art Fest, Port Orange
Selected for Judging
Nov 2005: Participant in Flamingo Follies Art Show, New
Smyrna Beach,
Merrit Award
Jan 2006: Participant in Beaux Art Festival, Lowe Museum of Art ,
Coral gables, Fl.
Jan 2006: Participant in Aventura Arts and Crafts Show,
North Miami Beach, Fl.
Feb 2006: Participant in Art Fiesta Art Show,
New Smyrna Beach, Fl.
Selected for Judging
July 2008: Winner of the poster contest of the true nature country fair in NC
2008- 2014: adding to my paintings with bead work, and necklaces a line of paintings without beadwork
Oct 2014: Participant of art walk Ft Myers exhibiting paintings with and without beadwork
winter season of 2013-2014: monthly art show "Saturday art fair" Ft Myers
Feb 2014: Participant in St Stephens art show
Coconut Grove , Fl.
exhibiting paintings only
Added Oct 11, 2005
my technique
The technique
My beads are created in an old Venetian technique called "millefiori", which means "a thousand flowers". To meet the power of nature within the meaning of millefiori, I unite the material of polymer clay with semi precious stones, sweet water pearls and sterling silver. Coming from the jewelry trade, I string the necklaces on silk strings and place a knot between every bead. If a string should ever break, you will not loose any beads.
Added Oct 11, 2005
Staurday art fair, Ft Myers down town
season of Oct 2013 til April 2014
Every 3rd Saturday from 11 to 5
Street art fair
Added Oct 11, 2005
Expos Collective (Listing)
Participations in Exhibitions and Art Shows:
Oct 2004: Participant in Exhibition “Black and White” at “Artist’s
Workshop Inc.”, New Smyrna
- Winner of First Prize
Nov 2004: Participant in Flamingo Follies Art Show, New Smyrna
Beach
Merritt Award and Honorable Mentioning
Feb 2005: Participant in St. Stephens Art Show, Coconut Grove
Feb 2005: Participant in Art Fiesta Art Show, New Smyrna
Selected for Judging
April 2005: Participant in Art Fest, Port Orange
Selected for Judging
April 2005: Participant in Riverfront Art Faire, Daytona
Oct 2005 : Participant in Coral Reef Artfest, South Miami
Nov 2005: Participant in Flamingo Follies Art Show, New
Smyrna Beach,
Merrit Award
Jan 2006: Participant in Beaux Art Festival, Lowe Museum of Art ,
Coral gables, Fl.
Jan 2006: Participant in Indialantic Artfest,
Indialantic, Fl
Jan 2006: Participant in Aventura Arts and Crafts Show,
North Miami Beach, Fl.
Feb 2006: Participant in Art Fiesta Art Show,
New Smyrna Beach, Fl.
Selected for Judging
April 2006: Participant in Riverfront art Faire
Daytona Beach, Fl.
July 2008: winner of the poster contest of the true nature country fair in NC
Featuring Art Work at:
The Gilded Hand Gallery, Miami
Clay Gallery, New Smyrna
Ta Da Gallery, New Smyrna Beach
Galactic Tan, Edgewater
Added Oct 11, 2005
Coral reef Park Art Fest okt 2005
Reviews and comments
Große Kunst ich werde Sie weiter besuchen und empfehlen . Viele Grüße aus Friesoythe Germany!
Bonjour, j' aime beaucoup votre peinture colorée et pleine de mouvement explosion m' attire plus particulièrement!!! bravo jocelyne
Draner
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Moment de détente devant ces toiles aux instincts zen, avec des couleurs douces. J'adore votre travail.
Anita
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So loving the beauty viewing your art has brought to my day....your ability to bring life to canvas...amazes me once again....Nee
hallo doris!
tolle seite. da gefallen mir einige sachen. dir liegt ja sozusagen der "künstler" im blut.
ich wünsche dir alles gute und viel erfolg.
lg
thomas
Angie
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Liebe Doris
deine web ist atemberaubend. ich bin begeistern on soviel Spirit und Fantasie.
Alles Liebe Angie
Congratulations for creating and being selected the winning artist for the website, posters and all promotions for the True Nature Country Fair being held in North Carolina this fall. The
School of Organic Growers were quite pleased with the winning design with a few slight changes according to their Director/Karen V. Thank you for your submission and following through with my invitation to participate. Be In Joy! John/Eshalom
Laura
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Hallo Doris!Deine Ausstellungsstücke sind wirklich großartig!Wünsche dir weiterhin viel Erfolg mit deinen Werken, hoffe ich kann sie mir mal persönlich anschauen!Viele Bussis Laura
Connie Bugno gave me your website and I really enjoyed seeing your art.
I presently have two of your beautiful necklaces and wear them often. They make me feel happy and upbeat, and I always receive many compliments on the intricate artwork of each bead.
Uli Und
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Hallo Doris,Deine Ketten sind wie immer megatoll. Weiterhin viel Erfolg bei den Ausstellungen. Wir können sie uns ja beim nächsten Besuch anschauen.Liebe GrüßeUli und Irmi
Hallo Doris, ich finde Deine Objekte wunderbar und hoffe, dass viele Menschen die durch sie vermittelte positive Energie spueren.Meine Kette gibt mir ein Gefuehl der Sicherheit und Kraft.Ich wuensche Dir viel Erfolg auf Deinem Weg
halihalo nach eingehender studien (shiraz) fanden wir diese künstlerisch wertvolle page im web. wir in good old austria sind vollauf ueberzeugt, dass Kunst und Mensch eine energetische und seelische einheit bilden. bild, einbildung, bild-sprache, sprechen bilder? weiterhin alles liebe! wir stehen im raum...hannes und guenther
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