Thief of Hearts
He stole the heart (the strongest one)
The one with wings that would have flown.
He stole the heart (before it grew)
No note the harm deceit would do.
He stole the heart (and sad to say)
Filleted its soul with fork and knife.
He stole the heart (the one with wings)
But stronger souls can trump a King.
Actual artwork is 12” x 12”. Mixed media mosaic, framed in 2” deep, distressed brown solid wood shadow box that can be opened. My work is hand-beaded by gluing each bead, jewel and embellishment one by one onto foam-core using tweezers and toothpicks. I love this kind of meditative labor. I use leather, brass and silver charms and hundreds of Czech and Japanese bugle beads.
Thief of Hearts belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Altered Art - Collage and Assemblage, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Mixed Media and Something To Say Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

lily pang
I like it!
Diana Maus
Thanks!
kcranmer
This is so magical…splendid work!
Wanda Lechene
wow this is amazing great work and shaw your other work and they are also great .
Antanas
beautiful composition, beautiful view
DefyingGravity
Absolutely fabulous dahling! Amazing, amazing work! ;D
Diana Maus
Thanks guys! I appreciate your taking time to comment. I just joined and am overwhelmed at how many people post! Great place redbubble!
BOOKMAKER
MAGNIFICENT ! ! ! !
Jeff Burns
Fantastic image great work
helene ruiz
very nice
Diana Maus
Magnificent! Now that’s a word I love to hear. Thank you!
don mammatt
great title and a great image!
Mark Peterson
Beautiful artwork!
Lisa Kenny
this is really good Diana ~ I bet the original looks amazing!
Diana Maus
Thanks Don and Mark I have enjoyed visiting your portfolios and left my comments there… I am so excited to find redbubble and so many many good artists!
Diana Maus
Thanks Lisa, the original is very shiny so I had to work hard to photo it to show the detail. It’s sparkly.
helene ruiz
beautiful
Diana Maus
Thanks helene.
braidy
brilliant mixed media!
Diana Maus
Thanks Braidy, my daughter is in Oz right now and just emailed me your page. Lovely stuff.
TamK
such intricacy! Lovely work.
Diana Maus
Thanks TamK!
Shaida Parveen
This is stunning! i know just how hard and tricky those teeny weeny beads are to put together!
Diana Maus
Thank you Shaida, I love the meditative state I’m in when beading.
RLHall
Beautiful work, Diana!
Diana Maus
Thank you Rhonda!
Celia Coulter
Engaging composition. Full of life and energy.
I like the use of leather here and how it contrasts with the beadwork.
And the lines and waves and spirals here just so Beautiful.
Diana Maus
Thanks Celia, that’s my venturing into other materials that I think worked in this case. I am using many other materials in my next piece. I’m glad you like the design as well.
midnightdreamer
wow…this is a stunning work of art…
Bravo : )
Diana Maus
Thank you, I’m very flattered!
franzi
this is impressive and beautiful!!! :) well done
Diana Maus
Thank you!
Karin Taylor
nice HANDI work , really wonderful design here Dianna. :D
Diana Maus replied
Thank you Karin…for all your comments
Sparrowing
Beautiful. I love this!
Diana Maus replied
Thank you!
purplerain
Thanks for all the comments on the peoms and pics, i havent been on in ages so im only seeing them now, appreciate it!
Diana Maus replied
You’re welcome, It was totally my pleasure to find your page…..
Rosina Lamberti
love this piece, you have so much energy,
Diana Maus replied
thank you!
Al Neaimi
must take you along time to do this .. how long does it take?
Diana Maus replied
yes, this one took about 3 weeks or so not including prep time. It is pretty slow when it gets as large as this 12” x 12”.
Al Neaimi
it is worth all the 3 weeks … hope you keep on making more , i also think you can tell alot more as far as the story goes in this kind of art … all the best.
Diana Maus
“I also think you can tell alot more as far as the story goes in this kind of art “
Oh, it’s such a long, sad story, LOL. I don’t know if I have the heart to tell it any more. Some of my works have a longer description. This one was one of those that comes knocking from your past. But I am interested, What kind of detail do you think I should include in my pieces such as this one? Thanks
AtaAlishahi
amazing work Diana :)
Diana Maus replied
Thank you very much Ata!
arteology
brilliant, puts a shine in my eye…...
Diana Maus replied
Thank you! I’m glad it does!
IngerMargrete
Beautiful and interesting piece, well done:)
Diana Maus
Thank you. I appreciate your taking time to comment!
FAIRIEWOMAN1
Your work is so cool! I love beads and work with them on deerskin, but my creations look nothing like this. So much color and texture -you are very talented.
Diana Maus replied
How do you work with them on deerskin? sewing? Gluing? That’s interesting. I’d like to see it. (Thank you for the compliments)
valzart
Wow this is stunningly beautiful + crafted with such love + patience * ;) Val ugz
valzart
O woot I meant to say hugz lol !! typo sorry ;) Val
Diana Maus replied
LOL very nice of you thanks!
AngelaIrwin
Hi, I love your work, I was so inspired by your work I joined redbubble.
Diana Maus replied
I’m flattered! Thank you Angela…
peyote
WOW you must be so proud of yourself
How wonderful!!!!
I love it, I adore detailed work.
I think its time for me to get back to doing some myself :)
How inspiring well done xXx
Diana Maus replied
Glad I could inspire you. I’ve found so many artists who inspire me to get to work.
F. Magdalene A...
This is so tough. I’m sure the online version doesn’t do the in person version justice. WOW!!!
The textures on all your work is simply outstanding.
Austin
Diana Maus replied
Yes, it is tough trying to portray the stunning beauty of the bead colors. Especially since I can’t afford a pro photographer. The way they light up in the sun or lighting in a room is indescribable.
Thanks for your comments!
AnitaInverarity
Wonderful work x
Diana Maus replied
Thanks Anita!
Tara Turner
beautiful!
Diana Maus replied
Tara thanks for all your comments on my work. It really matters to me what my contemporaries think of my work…