January 10, 2022
Another Stitch sample. It will be so useful to have this collection when I am stuck for ideas. #365ChallengePostcards
Another Stitch sample. It will be so useful to have this collection when I am stuck for ideas. #365ChallengePostcards
Another stitch sample. Really fond of this one. Falling, shattering. #365ChallengePostcards
A looser version of yesterday’s orchid. Trying out different watercolour styles. #365ChallengePostcards
My daughter’s Phalaenopsis orchid is flowering. It has the most amazing coppery sheen! #365ChallengePostcards
First in a series of stitch experiments: #365challengepostcards
Practice, practice, practice.I originally made this little foldable book to take with me to the botanic gardens for a few hours of relaxing sketching. That somehow didn’t happen, so I grabbed it to do continuous line drawings of the lilies on my kitchen bench of the last few days. Part of the coursework for Making … More Continuous Line Drawing
The seed of an idea here that I will develop for our local group’s exhibition later in the year. Shhhh … #365ChallengePostcards
Sketching today, to capture some spontaneity. My last couple of pieces have seemed very ‘forced’, so I wanted to work quickly today. I’m also back at work after being on holiday over Christmas and New Year, so I need to speed up my mornings!#365challengepostcards
A reconnaissance of my garden for inspiration, and it came in great cascades with the palm tree in our front garden. Inspiring textures galore: I’ve started doing a couple of short courses in the last weeks: Inspired by Nature – exploring Mixed Media with Tara Axford through Fibre Arts Take Two (my first assignment was … More Palm Textures
Oh what fun! Making tiny books … Made from paper eco-dying scraps, and now awaiting further embroidery. A project that fits in a pencil case for waiting-room duty.