Fabric Follies

 

Painted, printed and embroidered calico,

3.5" square, 2" high

My original intention was to make a pin cushion, but near completion decided it was a bit on the large size so turned it into a lidded box.  I have used cardboard inserts to strengthen the sides and lid.

A fragment of embroidery used on a greetings card -

6" x 4"

Poster challenge

Our recent art group challenge was to produce an image in the style of a vintage poster, either railway or theatre themed.

I combined some sketches, made some 30 years previously, when we visited the Italianate-styled village of Portmeirion in North Wales. I laid down a watercolour wash for the entire background of the image, overlaying my drawing and using gouache to complete the scene.

Watercolour, gouache and pen - 8" square

Recent work

 A couple of recent paintings.

"Hollyhocks" acrylic
7" x 9.5"

"Thomas Hardy's Cottage" pen and watercolour
9" x 6.5"

Acrylic experiments

I've been quiet on social media of late and, in the main, what I have posted has been textile-related. However, recently I was tempted to get out my acrylic inks and try some small experiments following an online demo by #artistintheshed.  The process is somewhat similar to the way I use watercolours in my small floral doodles, although less controlled and the inks make for a more vibrant result.  These are all about postcard size or smaller.

Drawing Attention

Urban Sketchers June issue of Drawing Attention:

Patchwork purse

 

A small purse made with a patchwork of eco-dyed cotton, embroidered and lined with unbleached calico.  Approximately 3.5" square.

Textile Gallery Page

The Textile Gallery

I have added a new gallery under the Pages section of my blog. This provides a brief overview some of the textile work I have been producing since 2020.  Fuller details of the individual items are given in the relevant blog posts.