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| Purple Rabbit Guy |
The artist guild I'm in is having its Spring show right now with close to 60 artists exhibiting over the weekend. Works in all media are included and its been fun watching visitors mingle with show participants and discovering new works. One painter created Studio Intrepid, setting up a work station where visitors could sit and make art while at the show. Part of my show duties include being at this studio set up and inviting people to experiment with art materials and create a mini work to take home.
In addition to the drawing materials that were available, I brought in my needle felting supplies and worked on some new pieces. Several visitors had questions about the process and pretty soon, I had them take needle in hand to create their own little felted pieces. They found it very relaxing and in a short time, were able to walk away with some tiny souvenirs of the new process they'd just learned.
Purple Rabbit Guy is a collaborative work of needle felted wool, legs courtesy of Tina and other bits felted by various visitors. He's wearing an orange Merino scarf as the temps have dropped once again and to help keep him warm during the 5 minute snowfall we had yesterday.
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| Tweaked buddies |
Back to tweaking works previously done. Ever work on something, put it aside and later take it out, realizing it looks very different than you remember? Sometimes the work is tucked away for so long, I'd almost forgotten I'd done it in the first place.
Pulled these kitties out that I'd done recently and added more texture. Might do an experiment by making something over a long period of time, working on it weekly over several months. I've followed the work of painters who continuously modify their work and I'm fascinated by observing the transformations. The works become more complex, richer in color, texture and composition. Watching the unfolding is something to see.
Retweaked Kitties are made of needle felted wool.
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| Mini Orange Guy |
Have been doing what Dotty Seiter and Sheila Delgado do with some of their works...put the pieces away for a while and then bring them back out for some additional modification. Good to look at things with a fresh eye. New ideas show up and the works begin the transformation process once again.
Tweaked this new little kitty and he's in better shape now.
Mini Orange Guy is made of needle felted wool.
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| Another Fluffy Fish |
I
love fish...always have. They come in the most amazing range of sizes,
colors and shapes, and have been an infinite source of inspiration to me for a long time. I have collaged, sculpted, painted,
and printed fish in almost every material imaginable. It's been fun
doing them now in wool, creating a different surface and texture than you'd normally see on a fish.
What is your favorite kind of fish?
Another Fluffy Fish is made of needle felted wool.
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| Wild Feather Day |
Feels like the going-out-like-a-lion Winds of March have shifted into April. Blustery to the max! This little owl closely resembles the way I've looked all week while running my errands all over town. Kind of like being in San Francisco or Chicago. Invigorating!
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| Windswept |
While I stayed home yesterday preparing for an upcoming art exhibition, my husband took two of the kids into D.C. to visit the Botanical Gardens. They stopped along the Mall to snap a few photos. It was tricky for me to identify which kid this was in the photo. Styling by the wind.
Wild Feather Day is a 1" tiny owl needle felted of wool onto a wet felted wool spiral brooch. Maybe the spiral is the wind?
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| Tiny Owl |
Working on a tiny bird today. As a kid, I had an owl collection so this is a nod to everyone who loves owls.
Tiny Owl (1") is made of needle felted wool and nestled in a brooch made of needle felted alpaca and Merino, with seed beads.
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| Rabbit, Rabbit! |
Happy April Fool's Day. Time to say, "Rabbit, Rabbit," again, as it is the first day of the new month. I did a posting last year about a ritual I do (and many others, as they have told me) which involves saying the above phrase to bring good fortune in the new month. When I was a kid, my math teacher reminded us to say the special phrase before getting out of bed on the first day of each new month. The secret to good luck all month long, was to say it before allowing your feet to hit the floor. I've jumped out of bed a few times, realizing too late, that I had not said the magic words! Not to worry, she had told us. On day #2, we could save ourselves by saying, "Tibber, Tibber." Being 13 years old at the time, that was good enough for me. Especially if I had a math test that week.
Here's to a great month filled with all kinds of great surprises, delightful events, fun opportunities and tons of good fortune in all forms.
Rabbit, Rabbit is mouse sized and made of needle felted wool. He is perched on an antique chalk painted box in front of a painting by artist Marie Louise Baingo.
Big monster crab I started yesterday is in the works. More tutorial pics coming later today.
