Mosaic Owl

This is the end result of a new experience - learning to mosaic on a day course at a studio in Otley.

Photos below show the various stages, from the design on MDF to the grouting once the adhesive has dried. 

Next project - working unaided! I've received birthday gifts of tiles, boards, grout ... just need designs and I'm "good to go"!

 

2018 Ayton Art Exhibition

Saturday 28th July - Sunday 5th August

Ayton Village Hall

My entries for this year seem to have a bit of a theme!

Painted Walking Boots

I loved doing these old boots, which were a gift from my son. First job - to drill holes in the soles for drainage. After priming the surface with gesso, I used the three primary colours in acrylic paint and an old shaving brush, and just let the colours mix on the boots. Next - poppies on one boot and iris on the other - and a coat of varnish. I've planted them with geraniums and petunias. I'll add more photos as the summer goes on. Hopefully they'll be a riot of colour.

Newly Framed Artwork for our 2018 exhibition

Batik irises - collage owl - silk irises

Ready for Ayton Art Exhibition July 28th to August 5th 2018

3 down, 7 to go!

 

Big Bear - hand knit soft toy

Meet REG - my latest knitting project. I still have enough wool left to knit him a friend!
I used a pattern from the "Temporary Measures" shop in Keswick, which sadly is now just a coffee shop. Sorry - Reg is SOLD, but I still have more wool!

Poppy Watercolour

Just been on a day's workshop, led by a botanical artist. Really pleased with the end result, as I hardly ever tackle watercolours! We worked from live plant material and the poppies in the garden are at their best right now.

Tea Cosies

I knit the cow from a pattern and then adapted it for a sheep face - just for fun. It will make a good cover for a kitchen appliance, as well as covering a tea pot!