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Pablo Ready to Fly!
Pablo is finished and has gone to be framed. I think he looks very happy in his little bower, ready to fly off to the USA. It’s been both fun and a valuable exercise to make something on a smaller … Continue reading
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Update on Pablo
A kind person sent me some incomplete jigsaws from a charity shop and I was unable to piece together some more sky for Pablo’s background. Now I can’t decide whether to leave some open sky in the top left corner … Continue reading
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Scaling Up/Scaling Down
During my textile degree course, we had a module called Scaling Up/Scaling Down. We were asked to create textile samples and then make them proportionately bigger/smaller by changing the fabric weight, thickness of thread, size of beads etc. This came … Continue reading
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Modehaus Wellner, Hamelin
Billy Idol was commissioned by Modehaus Wellner, Hamelin, Germany. From April 6-30, Billy and Fallow will be on display in the clothing store for the Green Weeks Event in the town, along with prints of my work. Here are some … Continue reading
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Presenting Mia’s Lion!
I’ve finished the lion for Mia in Denmark who sent me a collection of small items to be included in the work. I really like doing this to make a commission more personal and meaningful. I just hope Mia can … Continue reading
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Having a Gluey Time!
I’ve reached the final stage of work on the new lion – the application of ModPodge (PVA glue.) Excess glue from the glue gun is removed at the same time using tweezers. Followers of my Blog will know that this … Continue reading
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Honoured to feature in Animation Story!
A few days ago, I was emailed by Dora, a leader of the Art History Animation Club of Frith Manor School in London. I was so surprised – I knew nothing about their project to create a short animation about … Continue reading
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More Serendipidy
As if by magic, materials have arrived in the post once again at exactly the right time! Huge thanks to Rachel who works in a charity shop in Nottingham and emailed to ask if I could use some unsold bits … Continue reading
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Billy Idol Finished
Billy Idol is finished! In the end he was great fun to make and I’m happy with him. Hope the new owner will be too …
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Serendipidy
Last week, a neighbour offered me a bag of plastic animals which she would otherwise have thrown away. What a fantastic hoard of materials! Not only was I able to finish the ‘hair’ on my current creation, but I’ve also … Continue reading
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