Sunday, January 4, 2009

Fabric play ...

I enjoyed Christmas and all the festivities that are part of the celebration, but ...... I am so pleased to be able to have time to sit and stitch again (and I've even had the crayons out too!). I found this piece of batik and decided to just have a bit of a play around with it with stitching and adding a few pieces of fabric here and there... it was fun. As I said, the crayons have been out too. My sister gave me a lovely set of Caran D'ache Neocolor II crayons as part of my Christmas present this year (we must have been on the same wave length as I gave her a set of Derwent Inktense pencils!!!). Below is a little sketch, very naive, of my view as I sat outside the other morning having my cup of tea. The trees are actually gum trees, but I took artistic license (as I cant draw gum trees yet).
And, I've been busy stitching these little Kaffe Owls for the pocket of a fabric book I have been working on. I love owls, so thought these were a bit of a change from the Klimt dolls.

Below, here they are all tucked up in their little pocket on the back of the page I created for this Round Robin.

Best wishes to all for the New Year !
Jacky xox



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31 comments:

  1. ArtPropelledJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Jacky, this post is a breath of fresh air. I love, love, love your owls!

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  2. Sharon TomlinsonJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    The batik piece is beautiful. Can't wiat to see more. Cute little pocket owls too.

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  3. AnneJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Oooh! I love the sketch you made of your view. And taking artistic license is always allowed! Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year! :-)

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  4. Camilla La Mer-Soul Art DollsJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Your owls are precious!!! I love them...such expression. I love owls too as you probably already know! Keep stitching...I want to see more. Camilla

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  5. annette emmsJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I know just what you mean. It's so nice to get backto normal!
    Those owls are just wonderful, I love them!x

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  6. BelJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Jacky Glad you had a great Christmas with your Family. I can't decide which I like more your darling little owls or the fabric piece you had a play around with, it looks great. I really like your drawings they are very pretty. Belinda xxx

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  7. Jo WholohanJanuary 4, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    i love this fabric jacky, beautiful!!!! your owls are darling :))

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  8. Julie HJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful play too - I love owls as well and these are gorgeous.

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  9. Jeane MyersJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    the owls, how sweet are those! - and i really really like your drawing!

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  10. martha brownJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Your little owls are too cute. And your sketch is lovely. I don't know what gum trees look like, but I love these trees :)

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  11. Gaye ToddJanuary 5, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Jacky.... love all your lovely new art you have shared. If i have to pick a favourite i would have to say your drawing of your view - just gorgeous - you are soooo talented!

    Gaye

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  12. DawnieJanuary 5, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    What a wonderful post Jacky. Now those owls are so darling (lucky me !) and the drawing is superb ! Love the batik and what youve done, very interesting.I so admire your hand stitching.

    Hugs you
    Dawnie XXX

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  13. juliaDJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Hi JAcky,
    Thks for the lovely comment..I just think society sees older women as invisible, unfortunately...
    I love your owls so wonderful..and your artwork , using the crayons...I think owls are your niche?...xx

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  14. Jen CrossleyJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Jacky WOW the owl are gorgeous,you are off to a awesome creative start to the New year
    Jen

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  15. Leslie RubioJanuary 5, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    LOve the owls and the wee little gum tree painting-just lovely all of your work!

    Happy New Year,
    Leslie

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  16. ZoranaJanuary 5, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Oh Jacky, everything is so beautiful! The batik piece is intriguing. Your painting is fresh and lovely. But I completely fell in love with the little owl. Owls are my favorites too, and the little one is the cutest one ever. xo Happy New Year!

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  17. Midnitecreations - RenuJanuary 6, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Hi, I blog hopped over here from Zorana's blog. I love your "naive sketch". And those owls are adorable. Really beautiful job with them.

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  18. queencraftygirlJanuary 6, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Oo! Owls!! So darling and cute! The sketch is very pretty. My mom actually made wreaths out of the gums off of gum trees last year. Very pretty wreaths. But prickly. Oh, how I hate stepping on them. They leave little holes in my feet.

    Great Post!

    Love,
    Queenie

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  19. queencraftygirlJanuary 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    P.S. Did you want light green or dark green on the scarf?

    Love,
    Queenie

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  20. DotJanuary 6, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I knew everyone would adore your owls! *grin*. There is something magical (and wise) about them don't you think?

    Your art is going in such a beautiful direction Jacky.

    I adore your piece of fabric play with that batik fabric (gorgeous fabric too...mmm).

    And your Tonimbuk view is gorgeous. I love how you are incorporating your love of nature (and the area you live in) into your art. Makes it even more personal and special.

    And l love you as a person too.

    Dot xx

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  21. Ro BruhnJanuary 6, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    You have been busy Jacky, what fabulous things you've created, I love the first piece and the work in your peak in the previous post is divine, I can see Jude's influence with the stitching and your colour combination

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    the owls are gorgeous and your stitching is very neat. I see you are off to a very creative 2009 already!

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  23. Gaby Bee January 7, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    I really love this fabric. Your owls are just adorable, Jacky!
    I'm looking forward to a creative new year and hope you have one as well!

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  24. KarenJanuary 7, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Jacky. I had forgotten how beautiful Batik can be, Hope you are well,x

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  25. Leanne PizioJanuary 7, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Ohhh! I love it all. The owls are gorgeous and the batik is simply beautiful. Can't wait to see more!

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  26. suzeJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Happy new year Jacky! Love all the new art...and Kaffe owls! Love Kaffe Fasset. The view is my favorite.

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  27. Linda VincentJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    I love the way you try different things Jacky. Your work is always so inspiring - I just want to go and make owls now!
    Linda :-)

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  28. Janette Kearns WilsonJanuary 8, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Jacky, love the little landscape and thank you for all your replies to me and advice.

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  29. lynne hJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    jacky, i too love your sketch -- that square of fabric in the upper corner! and the way you drew the trees... perfect. the owls look like owl talismans... maybe for insight and wisdom? xxoo

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  30. Amy Gethins SullivanJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    ~Jacky~
    Thank you for visiting me~
    I love your work~
    Just BeAuTiFuL~
    ~Amy~

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  31. jo horswillJanuary 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Jacky, the landscape is gorgeous, as are the owls. I love visiting here...you always have something beautiful to show! Jo xx

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