Inspired by her birdies, I've been playing with felt, and having a wonderful time.
I'm not satisfied with the upturned tail or the pot belly, so of course I'll have to make another one. I enjoyed playing with the position of the black bead and scrap of yellow felt to get not just the position of the eye, but also - unexpectedly - an expression in it (mostly wry resignation this time, which I think is appropriate). And when I was tying off the stitching on the beak, I realised that I could also retract the beak slightly - basic needle sculpture. Obviously these things also mean that I need to make another one!So all good fun, if a world away from the style and originality of Tamar Mogendorff's work, which ranges from the most elegant or funky soft toys, to art with a needle, conveying something essential about the nature of her subjects.
All wonderful!Oh, and while I'm on the subject of people with actual talent, Habibi's been drawing, but is dissatisfied with the outcome. Apparently he's out of practice, so these are not much good.
Right.........................
2 comments:
Shock, horror! I used to be an absolute ace at drorrin in my Art Skule days. But for the last 15-20 years or so I get compewters to do it for me.
So it's kinda hard to get the fluidity and confidence back, but hey...
But hey?! OK, point taken, but skip the tonterías, huh? Ain't no arguing with talent like that! xx
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