Working on some hearts and trying out my new camera!!! Yes I got one I just couldnt wait any longer ~ eventually I will get a digital SLR but they are mega bucks which I dont have ~ so in the mean time Im very happy to have got a Canon Ixus recommended by some of my lovely blog friends and my friend Julie who visited me a couple of weeks ago has one and let me take some photos on her camera ~ it was easy to use and the quality of picture really good.
Other exciting news, I entered into OWOH give away that Kelly and Ruth were holding on their blog A Charming Exchange and out of so many people I won ~ I just couldnt believe it ~ I won one of the pieces that Kelly had made, a beautiful 'Lucky You' necklace ~ here it is below on my mantelpiece.
also with the necklace are three of the charms which werent used in the book A Charming Exchange which Kelly posted back to me and below more charms ~ I had three of my charms in the book which were made into beautiful jewellery and one other collection of pieces which Ruth asked me to make especially which was made into a beautiful neckpiece
On Monday at college we did Mono printing this time with colour below is one of mine in turquoise ~ surprise surprise:)
In these I used some brighter colours ~ I needed some brightening up so used pinks yellows and red, I have a little turquoise in there too ~ of course. Its all one long piece but photographed separately to photograph.
the collection below are the prints that the whole class did ~ they looked wonderful layed out ~ I had to stand on the table to get the photo!!
Now deadlines are looming at college for my HN units Im taking and even with the 6 weeks away in Australia I have finished my Fine Art for Textiles unit ~ I am so happy with myself ~ here's are a wee peep at some of the work Ive done ~ it's based on the DCA ~ Dundee Contemporary Art centre, Dundee's cultural and social centre in the heart of the city. The steel and glass really caught my imagination and these were the starting point for my piece.
A wet felt sample from the beginning of the developement back in October when I was still deciding where to take it
detail from the finish piece using techniques from samples below, three dimensional triangles and reverse applique
above and below ~ playing with fabric, emulsion paint, paper and stitch
emulsion transfer stitch and layers of paint and dyes
close up
detail from front inspired by the steel frames and glass
as above but reversed
detail of back of piece
So you can see I've had a very busy week and this isnt all of it!!!
have a happy day ~ Judy x
10 comments:
Love the colours you have used for the mono printing. The work on the Art Centre is fascinating, it must have taken hours.
Oh wow Judy! These silver grey pieces are stunningly beautiful!!!!! I know I shall keep coming back to look some more, they are the style I love very much. Each one is perfect. I shall look forward to seeing more in this series of work. Well done, I'm sure you will do well in your exams
The charms are gorgeous too. Would like to see them a bit closer and a good opportunity for you test out that camera ha ha :o), so glad you managed to get one you are happy with!
Well have a happy creative day and a very happy weekend
Carolyn xx
Lovely to see your work Judy - some fabulous pieces.
You've certainly been a busy bee Judy - I love seeing all the stages of your work. Amazing stuff!
Your OWOH prize is just lovely; very special. And yes please...show us how to do the nuno felting! (Tell me when I can book my train trip.)
Hugs
Linda x
Your blog entry is a treasure trove today. I loved seeing everything. The hearts are beautiful. Congrats on your win.
good golly what a glorious treat this post is! i am loving those monoprints! what beautiful colors! and i need to read the bits about these black and white beauties you are making. your work is always ethereal and inspiring, judy. and i'm delighted you liked your necklace! xo-k
Those monochromatic pieces are fantastic, it's great to see where the inspiration came from. I would love to see a nuno felting tutorial, I did a workshop a few years back but it would be good to see some experimental stuff.
Wonderful things!
Love
Waltraud
My goodness you have been busy. Love the monoprints. I did some with Linda's children during the school holidays. Can't wait to see what you do with them.
Your work here is inspirational Judy. Yes, please, I would love to see a tutorial on nuno felting, especially with the added stitching and fabric snippets.
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