Self Portrait- September 2026

Reflection — September 2026 Monthly Mix

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a foremost Impressionist painter in Paris during the final quarter of the 19th Century. For too long, Morisot was remembered for being

Édouard Manet's muse, not the brilliant artist she was. Morisot was involved in the formation and success of the Impressionist Movement, which included artists Manet, Degas, Renoir and Monet. Finally, Morisot is getting the recognition she well deserves. Her paintings are so alive with light and movement. Want to learn more about Berthe Morisot and her importance in the Impressionist Movement? Watch this video, More than a muse: How Morisot redefined Manet's art.

"September is Kate's birthday month and on researching the French artist Kate chose, Berthe Morisot, I was surprised to discover how similar both women are. Morisot gathered and inspired artists around her. She helped start the Salon that made the Impressionists famous. And, Morisot's brushstrokes seem so original and also effortless... Doesn't that sound like Kate? We all love to watch how Kate designs "on the fly" on Youtube Live each week. Kate knows so many of the today's designers and bead experts in the field and she was pivotal in starting and nurturing the designers of The Great Bead Extravaganza. And, don't they look just a little bit alike?"  ~janice

Self Portrait is a rich assortment of nine saturated colors that absolutely capture the color story of Morisot and late 19th Century Paris. The mustards and violets and rich reds... C'est manifique!

And, as an extra suprise, Kate has included a yard of black grosgrain ribbon... a signature style of the artist and fashion in France at the time. Be sure to join us on September 2, 2026 at 10:30am on Youtube Live when Kate shares the project she has created from Self Portrait. You won't want to miss it!

This mix includes 9 colors of Matubo 2.5 x 5mm Superduos + 1.5 yards of 1-inch wide black, grosgrain ribbon.

• DU0521010-84110 Matte Opal Violet
• DU0513600-15001 Nebula Chocolate
• DU0553410-14400 Opaque Green White Luster
• DU0553420-85695 Opaque Green Dark Brown Purple
• DU0502010-92940 Matte Cappuccino
• DU0583120-83500 Lemon Matte Rembrandt
• DU0593200-15001 Nebula Coral Red
• DU0523980-24301 Matte Burnt Copper
• DU0523980-84110 Jet Matte

Mix sold in long tube of 20-22 grams/ approximately 300 beads.