I appear to be on a weaving kick at the moment. For whatever reason it's working with my current sketches and ideas. The day after I cut down "bright and blustery" I warped up my next piece which is based on an oil pastel sketch of a horizon. It'll be approximately 70cm x 23cm (27.5" x 9") when completed. I have a much bigger piece planned after this one which I'm even more excited about.
Although it feels incredibly strange to be closed and so quiet at this time of year I am making the most of the COVID-19 lockdown peace and cracking on with work in my studio. I'll be updating the gallery's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts at least once a week with my work as it progresses as well as more frequent posts here (hopefully!)
Hope everybody is staying as safe as possible during these strange, worrying times.
The oil pastel drawing the tapestry is based on. Although I have an enlarged linear sketch of it tied behind my warps to work directly from (seen in the photo below) I like to keep the original drawing nearby for colour reference and to ensure I don't lose any subtle nuances in my translation.
The oil pastel drawing the tapestry is based on. Although I have an enlarged linear sketch of it tied behind my warps to work directly from (seen in the photo below) I like to keep the original drawing nearby for colour reference and to ensure I don't lose any subtle nuances in my translation.
Half way mess, time for a tidy up.
Over the horizon.
