Doodle time

 Some free time resting on my bed and trying to keep my hand in on the crafty side of things. a little pen and watercolour play

Feather on the rim of solar systems? Just doodles really

I have also been working on this.... only another 12 squares to go at 2 hours a square to hand stitch... thats why you haven't seen much in the way of creative activity from me.. besides the fact that I have been at work full time, occasionally go to the gym and have to feed the family. But you know I am wonder woman and really shouldn't sleep at all! Anyway looking forward to getting this done. It has been in progress for far too long.

That's it I'm done. Not much to say,not much to show and a little dog tired.

Watercolour Play

A little play with watercolour on recycled paper last night whilst watching TV in bed. ..So I really wasnt watching the movie. Inspiration my bed linen.

And working on the edging of Jordana's blanket. Thought a scalloped edge would be nice. It's going to take ages..............zzzz......

Still sewing together the quilt for Rory my nephew, two more rows to go!

Floral Vine

I decided to continue painting last night after the sea urchin although it was getting late, just so that I could try out the acrylic inks. I made a conscious decision that I would apply the inks no matter what. I'm always a little chicken when venturing into the unknown. Not knowing whether you are going to destroy the basis of your work in one quick brush stroke.

Pre acyrilic ink - watercolour

 A dash of ink, with flash on the camera

 No flash

In daylight the colours probably match half way between.

I have to work this afternoon so no painting this evening. I am going to go and iron my naturally dyed calico- it was dyed in the berry bath and is a mushroom pink/ brown. Thought I'd do a spot of printing in the next few days. I bought some white printing ink and have black and red already. I also have a  lino cut that  I mad at least a year ago and have never printed with it. See what happens.
Well I'm off to iron, at least its the kind of ironing that you don't mind - all for creative purposes.
Have a fun filled day!

Colour At Random Play - CARP

A night at work and I was still excited to get in and muck around with my watercolours when I arrived home. I popped myself on my bed and decided to give a whirl at colouring a carp in the Japanese style. I suppose giant goldfishes could be considered to be a member of the carp family.

I used Kaffe Fassett's Needlepoint Source Book: Glorious Inspiration  for just that, inspiration!

This is actually tattoo art on a mans' chest - Carp from The Japanese Tattoo by Sandi Fellman 1986.

I am now starting on a floral splash of colour inspired by one of Kaffes tapestry chairs.

Red Chair , needlepoint Kaffe Fassett 1989

Here's a progressive photo shoot with my  phone camera so some of the photography is a bit blue but beggars can't be choosers. I just have to wait until my birthday for a new camera.

Back to play time and colour fun. Show you the finished product tomorrow