Friday, January 25, 2013

The Lady and Her Camel


Deep in the chintz, the Aynsley patterned sleeves, lace collar. Mouth of Africa, tiger's-eye, and a camel for her arms. She inhabits the globe without ever leaving her drawing room.

Acrylic on paper with cotton, wool, white metal, bone and glass beads, old watch. 10 X 13" or 24.4 x 33 cm.

The Devil And His Kiss


(He'll promise you anything).

Acrylic on paper with glass and stone beads and 23K gold leaf. 10 X 13" or 25 X 33 cm.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

A Fool For Love



The Jester pokes fun at everyone and everything, but when he is in love he is truly a Fool. Meanwhile, a Camel passes through his Eye and enters a desert oasis in the soft background...



Acrylic paint on paper with leather, silk, wool, copper leaf, glass, bone and ceramic. 11 X 15" or 27 X 38 cm.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Pillow Talk

Another needle felted Mermaid. She will also end up on a pillow, like the first one.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Because I Felt Like It

I decided to try needle felting today. JoAnn Fabrics was open so I bought the needles, the wool roving and a felt backing. This is my first attempt. I will make a pillow for the guest room with it.