Combining 2 Passions – Bruce Springsteen and Beadweaving

by Holly Kurzman.
(Pézenas, (Occitanie) France)

Bruce Springsteen portrait in beads

I wanted a way to combine 2 of my passions — beadweaving and Bruce Springsteen, I so created this design to bring the 2 passions together in 1 piece.

Bruce Springsteen portrait in beads

This portrait (inspired by the photo by Herb Ritts that appears on the cover of the biography written by Peter Carlin) measures 3″ x 4″ & uses more than 3700 beads, woven using 2-drop even count peyote stitch. I was amazed at the level of detail I got with only 6 colors of beads.

I will either frame it (most likely) or add peyote stitch loops at the top & hang it from a bar.

Holly Kurzman
Hillcrest Studio
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