To say there is no moss growing here,
would be an understatement.
A busy bee I have been.
At the end of last year I decided to enter a local show
featuring 'Found Objects',
through Ridge Art Association.
Since I have a few,
my brain was formulating a
design where not only
could I use a few of these objects but
I could also play with some new to me fibers.
A win win.
Sadly, it did not get a mention in the
show but the other piece I entered did.
So Yay and Yay!
Since I truly enjoyed working this design,
it is getting
it's moment to shine here.
'Wire and Rock'
original, one of a kind
for purchase, inquire at
akimberlydesign@gmail.com
Happy Christmas to Moi!
I am blessed to have a very talented circle of friends.
Kimberly Miller being one of those, I absolutely
love her work. Saw this sculpture and had to have it!
Check out her work here...
My long time friend and distributor,
Ruth Schmuff is fabulous at
having my belt designs made up into wearable art.
The belt designs are great carry around projects.
If you're needing a
'stuff in your bag stitch and go project',
here's the link.
A couple of sweet central Florida towns away
from me is Lake Wales.
is housed here in the most beautiful building
with a rich history.
But before I get carried off in that story...
they have a beautiful gallery too
and a fabulous director, Amanda McCallister,
who is doing a fantastic job of scheduling
shows and classes.
[click on the name to read all about it]
The above piece is for a show coming up in March.
The show will feature art made during the pandemic.
I chose to do a piece focused on hope.
My 'Dove of Peace' mask is wrapping our planet
with it's soft wings of healing energies.
If you are in the area, come see the show.
I have my brain focused on this event next.
[along with many other projects...classes and zooms]
Studio time is shortly going to be devoted to
painting this glorious Passion Flower.
I shot this at the end of 2019 while strolling
the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo. I did not
know I'd have a chance to render it and be in
such a wonderful show.
There is a Facebook page you can follow
for peeks at what all the artists are up to.
Planning and plotting...
Above is me visiting my beginnings in the
needlework industry. I have been asked to teach
a beginner class in needlepoint several times.
Since I'm not one for working little squares
of different stitches, I designed the above piece.
'Beginner with a Twist'
We start in the very center with a square of Tent
stitch and build out with decorative stitches.
At the end, we circle back to that center square
to work my favorite type of stitching.
String Art over the Tented square.
No way will you be bored learning to
needlepoint different stitches with this design.
It is simply painted to guide in direction
on 13 count canvas.
I'll announce dates and times when they
materialize. We are still being very careful
to socially distance. Since this has to be an
'in person' class, we'll just have to
practice patience.
Just to expand my knowledge...
My friend and artist
Sherry Ross and I periodically
spend a Saturday here and there 'Arting'.
One of those was spent exploring Gouache Paint.
I had read that you could draw on top of
it's velvety finish. This was a huge
deal to Moi, as I love color and as you
know, I LOVE line!
Love the colorful sunsets
through my
small studio window.
