Buttons, Paint and Thread
A couple of years ago I was experimenting and did this embroidered painted copy of my daughter's childhood drawing. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with it at the time. Now I realize it was an early stage of trying out an new idea. I have loved doing the latest embroidery and it's inspired a desire to explore further how to integrate my painting and embroidery (as well as other elements) into art pieces.
Seeing the work of Tilleke Schwarz pushed that desire even further.
IN THE MAIL
I got a postcard addressed to JAFA WORLD HEADQUARTERS and it had me in stitches, thanks Bill (from Under Construction/Art Contemplations) for the chuckle and thanks for the card. This is one of my favourite images (Meltdown) of your work, so thank you.
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A big thank you to W-Women Globally for doing an interview on me on their website.
Comments
Fiona, That is a shame isn't it about kids. So many times though that creative spirit is crushed. I could never bring myself to throw out my kids artwork, and if I did I always photographed it for the family diary.
Bill, oh dear dem dem bones, it is a doggies dream :)
My Mum has one of my nephews pieces in a frame on the wall. It is very good, but I feel sorry for my other nieces and nephews who are also very talented but are often overlooked because their style isn't so unique. They draw endless amounts of pictures, and I can't help feeling that they're just hoping that one day my Mum will want to frame one of theirs too.
I think it's wonderful that you kept all of your kids art work.
Wow! Rock on woman!
Love the bird drawing. The simplicity and feeling of children's art always amazes.
And you brought your own special touch to it!