"I am a part of all who I have met;" from Alfred Lord Tennyson's Ulysses
Honey from the Bee is me, Janet Bocciardi. Creating art has always been the way I've stayed in touch with who I am. When someone sees something I've made and must make it their own, it completes the creation and starts a new chapter with the new owner.
I love creating something beautiful and interesting that strikes up a conversation - it awakens memories and brings out the unique beauty in each one of us.
I've been fortunate to live in rural areas on both coasts of the U.S. and see natural and man-made wonders throughout the world. Although I enjoy the beach - it's tide-pooling and finding flotsam that's my joy rather than catching rays.
My processes are broad, but you'll see color, texture, nature and historical influences in all of my pieces and a story that wanted to be told. Some may wonder how my business name came about. My maiden name was Bie, pronounced Bee. My first American Bie ancesters opened a general store called the Bie Hive in Forestville, NY in the late 19th century. I have always loved this fanciful use of our surname and wanted a name that honored my heritage and reflected my offering.
For the tremendous support of my husband, family and friends (you know who you are!) I thank you with all my heart. I love you very much!
Photo in upper left is of me and my wonderful husband, Marc.