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New Art - Needlefelt Painting

Well, here we are again friends. I am preparing some items for samples to be provided to the organization running a show down in San Antonio I would like to get into. I am also finishing up the piece (needle felted) I have discussed in the prior posts. I am so close to being done I can taste it, but not quite there just yet. I have been polishing and blending, and then I will have to put in a few tiny details (facial features, etc.) that I am saving for the last. It is really looking wonderful though. I am so excited about it. And here it is (sorry about the quality, the camera didn't know what to focus on with all the fuzziness, and my scanner is temporarily on the fritz):



The model for the piece is the beautiful, wonderful, sweet Sarah. The photographer is Brian Cooke. I was given special permission to use this image, and further special permission to post it in the locations it is posted. The base image, the model, the photography are all copyright to those in and involved in the image, and it is not available for other’s use without specific permission. My art is of course copyrighted to me, so please don’t steal, claim, or post in any location.

I am trying to decide on a title but the current title in my mind is “A Door of Chance” which feels upbeat enough for what I am looking for. If anyone has a suggestion on a better title, I am all eyes and ears for it.

I have also begun making finger puppets of felt. These will be for sale for around $2.00 and be geared towards kids of course, but hopefully it will bring some adults (following their inner child) into my booth to see the bigger, better, and higher priced items as I need to eat, pay my expenses, and make a living too. HAHA! ;)

I have some interesting clay window clings coming soon too (as soon as I get the kitchen cleaned). As of writing this particular paragraph, I hope to have them posted today, but if it is not today, definitely tomorrow.

So what do you think? Is there anything you would like to see me making?

New Art

I have a new piece, and I am trying to get the model's release to be able to post it. It will hopefully be coming soon, but let me tell you about it until you can see it!

It is a needle felted "painting" doone with natural and dyed wool and hand dry needle felting. There is no wet/liquid involved.

The model is in a gorgeous renaissance cos-play costume she made against a hughe wooden door with this pink stone building. She is gorgeous and inspired me so much.

The colors I have used are in my typical non-local style which (I hope) tends to lend itself to a pleasing composition. The border is shaped with her dress hanging down below the edge of the frame.

I will post it as soon as I can get permission.

Looking for Beta Testers

If anyone out there is willing to be a beta tester for my website, I would really appreciate the help, and as a thank you will provide you a $10.00 gift certificate to my gift shop. I need people on all platforms (Mac, PC, Unix, handhelds, etc.) using all types of service providers (PeoplePC, AOL, Verizon, Roadrunner, etc.) using all kinds of browsers (IE, Firefox, Netscape, Safari, etc.) to view my beta run of my website, and let me know issues, strengths, weaknesses, and the details about their system so I can determine how to fix / adapt the site before release. It doesn't matter what you have, the wider the cross section in my survey the better I can provide service to future clients.

Comment here if you are interested in pursuing this possibility with me.

I am so excited about my pending website release... and the announcement that will come with it.

*drumroll please* Introducing Oighir...

Oighir is a button jointed dragon doll / sculpture with the following detailed features:
approx 10" tall and 2' long from tip of muzzle to tip of tail
Iridescent eyes and eyelids
double crest / mane
tufted feet
tufted tail
"ice" spikes on muzzle
top knot / hair
beard
tufted spines down tail
soft sculpted detailed face
jointed claws on wings
weighted tail
spurs
poseable wings

Yes, I can make customized ones for you, let me know you want one, we will work out the details and the payment and you too can have a dragon of your very own!

They come house trained, don't keep you up at night, and love to sit and watch you do whatever it is you do! Not picky eaters, and they don't scorch (or claw, or pee) on the sofa. The perfect pet.

$35.00 USD (depending on details requested may be a little higher or lower)(Only 5 remaining spots available this year for Dragon requests, get yours in early, first come is served)

Detail shots include: (these links will redirect you to my Deviant Art Gallery, where if you click on the photo it will blow it up for you to see the finer details :D )
Larger view of picture above http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-69792963
Back (with wings open) http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-from-Back-69876954
(with wings folded) http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-from-Back-2-69877457
Side http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-side-69878002
Face http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-face-69878296 & http://vegalightsmyway.deviantart.com/art/Oighir-face-2-69878560

What do you think of her? I am just tickled at how she turned out, and everyone who has seen her in person so far has said the same. Someone suggested I put some metallic thread (silver, etc.) into the hair to help it stand out because the color is very light, which I am considering doing, unfortunately this is the day after Thanksgiving and travelling to the stores is going to be near impossible (especially at 4 am LOL) so I am waiting until a more reasonable hour.

Is there anything you would like to see about her, or changes you would suggest? My goal is to have her (and others like her) to be part of my main catalog of items, so I would really value your input! Each one is going to be a unique creation, with a unique personality.

I am currently working on one that has actual and individually articulated scales. Hopefully that will get posted soon! There are a few kinks and quirks to work out first.

Introductions!

WOW! I love that you have come to my blog. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy your visit. Pull up a comfy seat, relax, and feel more than welcome to join in. I love talking with people about everything, and I know that you have interesting stories and input to share.

First a little bit about me. Let's see, what would YOU like to know? Let me start here, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask away.

I am a foster mother of 3 wonderful sweet little kids (one boy, two girls, currently all under the age of 6 - the oldest (boy) will be 6 in December) and in the process of adopting them all (they are siblings). They are wonderful joys in my life.

Before my husband and I settled into the notion of foster / adopt, I had quit my job as an insurance agent to persue my attempt to become a full time and productive artist. That is what brings me here, and makes you able to read this blog.

I am in the process of creating my website, http://www.magicweaver.com/ , but it is not yet completed, and I am working towards a 1/1/2008 release, just to give myself plenty of time to get it right.

This by no means indicates I am not creating art like a mad woman! Quite the contrary. I am preparing for some shows, and looking forward to them! The one that has me focused the most is a show in April, but I am also entering some competitions and looking for others. I have a few galleries up and around on the internet, http://www.magicweaver.com/ , is just going to put everything in one place.

Until my site is up, I will post some information, artwork, works in progress, etc. here and communicate with you.

I am just tickled pink you have read my blog. Please let me know you were here, leave me questions, comments, requests, anything you like. I know you will return because I have lots of wonderful things to share!

Have a great day, and see you next time.