Texture on Textile

I really enjoyed creating these new Collographs, especially those printed on textile. Looking forward to working into some of them with stitch etc

Sutrieu Collographs on textile

Sutrieu Collograph

Sutrieu Collograph

Woof Woof – Samples Inspired by my Bark Studies

Knitted Bark

Patchwork Bark

Couched Bark

Discharge Printed Bark

Machine Embroidered Bark

Hello February!

Well so much for New Year’s resolution to focus on planning for the year – January gone and have only managed to gather information about some forthcoming shows/call for artists but have done nothing with them – and have missed some deadlines!

BUT I have completely re-organised my Studio Room and started a new teaching job plus three events now booked for 2014 so maybe not so bad after all.

On the downside no Blogs so far in 2014 – have been a very bad girl – and no new work to show yet. So instead I will continue sharing some of my past projects.

So inspired by my friend Jenny’s fabulous photos of ancient Hornbeams I have decided to share some of my tree studies.

Tree Bark

Bark Close Up

Lovely Twisted Tree

Tree Print

Bark Print

More Spirograph Designs

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

Wire Spirals

Finished Wire and Thread Spiral Wallhanging

Spirograph for Grown Ups

HAPPY ACCIDENTS

My Foundation Diploma show developed from designs I made using a Spirograph and the wonderful discovery that ‘mistakes’ can be beautiful too.  My Tutor, Lee, was pleased that I had finally broken my Virgo-led tendency towards perfection!

These versions are created using a range of string and twine.

String and Twine Spiral

String and Twine Spirals

String and Twine Spiral Display

Watch the Birdie

Love this little felted bird which I made last week at Jenny’s workshop. Although I have done 2D needle felting before this is my first 3D effort so feeling very pleased with myself. Mind you it was really due to Jenny’s patient teaching skills.

PS I haven’t had time to add his feet yet!

Work in Progress for Luton Hoo Walled Garden

An in-progress reverse applique from my studies at Luton Hoo Walled Garden.

You can view the results at my shows during the Bedfordshire Arts Trail and Hertfordshire Open Studios, during September.

I look forward to seeing you.

 

 

Landscapes and Textures from France

Here is a selection of the work I produced on my painting holiday to Sutrieu in the Ain Mountains, near to the Swiss border.

You can view the results at my shows during the Bedfordshire Arts Trail and Hertfordshire Open Studios, during September.

I look forward to seeing you.

Texture

Bark Texture

Texture

Texture

Visit the ANB Show at Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Here are some more of my sample pieces for the ANB September Arts Trail at Luton Hoo Walled Garden’s Heritage Weekend.

Would love to see you there on 14th and 15th September: LHWG

Gateway and Detail LHWG

Bee Homes LHWG

More Luton Hoo Walled Garden Textures

Here are some more of my development pieces from Luton Hoo Walled Garden. I have so far made two completed pieces and am working on a third.

Visit the ANB Art Trail at Luton Hoo Walled Garden’s Heritage Weekend – 14-15th September to see the results: LHWG