The name Fatima' means "Mother of Creation" which reflects in all of her art. She was born in Louisiana 1960. Living in California in the early 70's, she began creating uniquely costumed pieces and has continued for the past 35 years.
Her favorite design to bead is a lotus, A symbol that represents the concept of transmutation " even from the depths of slime Beauty can emerge and unfold". She thrives on the awareness of Nature's ability of restoration, rebirth and metamorphosis. This is the root of her inspiration in personal creations.
With this reflective energy in her art people started to notice the beauty and quality of her work and began requesting custom pieces. Eventually single collectors began collecting 40 to 50 pieces of hers for their private art collection.
By word of mouth she began selling to an ex-high fashion model in Bellingham, WA and to her personal friend Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa. Fatima's work was then introduced to a High Fashion Designer in Hollywood. There her work was showcased in Hollywood for 2 years where various celebrities purchased and wore her jewelry for photo shoots. Then a Microsoft millionaire in Seattle bought all of her art in stock and became Deborah's sole buyer for approximately a year. The orders were so extensive on a weekly basis that Deborah employed her teenage daughters (who learned the art) to help supply the demand of this single collector.
Fatima' resides in Seattle, Washington with her husband and best friend, Kevin. She continues to do her Bead Meditation with the ultimate goal towards Peace and Love!!
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