Annie Oakley and Clementine at their post
It has been so nice here the last few days. Sunny and bright and reaching the 60 degree mark. I know. Don't be jealous ;) However, rain and gray skies are back again, and we're going to take a cue from the kitties and cuddle up a bit in the little house.
Although we've been enjoying the outdoors more in the pretty weather, we've been so busy too. I'm working on a couple of little things for the shop and my crafty friend Holly even came over to teach me to embroider yesterday. Lovely....another hobby for me to get obsessed with ;)
Something else I've been working on is this painting for the "Unbirthday Party" for Art Beat Oklahoma. The theme, fittingly, is Alice in Wonderland. Here's my Alice:
Thought I'd do a little something different with this one and added some coffee stained lace and a big tattered satin ribbon to it. I think she looks sweet, I'm pondering making more since you can submit up to three pieces. Because you know me....I always need 5 millions projects going on ;) Here is Alice up close:
Also--- thank you all for your kind comments in the last post about the little book I made long ago. I think creating some sort of little illustrated book will be a serious endeavor for me this year. I'll probably just put it out myself so that I can do it at my own pace and as my schedule allows. But thank you all for the encouragement, it really makes me feel excited to pursue something like that.And now....paintings to finish today....and off to buy a hoop for my new embroidering habit ;)
~H
15 comments:
I love it! Alice is one of my favorite books and your painting is just brilliant! Can't wait to see more.
I LOVE your piece! Love love love!
Your Alice is perfect!
Have I created an embroidery monster? :)
She is so sweet and looks a bit like Audrey!
Jennifer
Great Alice!
Your artwork has such an originality to it, it's striking.
Could I post some of your art on my blog? (With a link to your blog & giving you credit, of course!)
Heather,
your "girls", Annie and Clementine are just so sweet there on their tuffet...
and your new piece is indeed perfect.
Alice is just lovely. Definitely do a few more related pieces!!! (Listen to me here, it's you that would have to do all the work!). Hopefully, prints will be available afterward? :) (Cheshire cat grin inserted here)
Theresa
Love the addition of the lace and ribbon! It's perfect.
Your work has a freshness to it that is just amazing! It immediately draws me in:) Just like a good book. I hope your house is covered with it (like mine is quilts). It must be a joy to get up and think of the things you do. Bless you today, Heather!
Love your Alice-and the little garden quote above her.
Yes, I'm jealous-nearing 60 degrees!We've got rain here, and in California too, where I hear it has ruined my new wood floor:(
Can't wait to see your illustrated book :)
She's just a lovely little piece, she is. I've been thinking about Alice a lot lately, so she really speaks to me. Thank you for sharing her!
Only you could make Alice as beautiful as you do. Great work as always. Have a beautiful and creative weekend. Also, I really love that photo with your little guys and the skates. That belongs in Country Living Magazine!
Cheers
What a sweet, sweet painting! It seems you are having a wonderful New Year....I have been trying to get caught up with all your new pieces and they are lovely. My work has been crazy busy and I have been able to do nothing in weeks! Ugh! Your kitties are so cute...have a great week!
have you tried cross stitch or plastic canvas? i find embrodery a little bit hard, becuase you really have to control hand tension... just my opinion anyway.
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