Ice Pony

Still enjoying markers, again on a Claybord, mixing ink and scratchboard techniques.

And to continue the chilly theme, here’s an exercise I completed for my embroidery class. This lesson was on value.

Still enjoying markers, again on a Claybord, mixing ink and scratchboard techniques.

And to continue the chilly theme, here’s an exercise I completed for my embroidery class. This lesson was on value.
I’ve discovered that stitching with a stand is a very nice thing.

I’ve discovered stitching with linen thread gets my creativity going.

And I’ve discovered that embroidery may be the most forgiving art.


I’m pleased with this embroidery. I used Paternayan wool thread and a little Appletons with some sewing thread here and there. Late summer is shifting into early fall, so this will be my reminder of August.

Purple finch and cone flowers on a hot, late summer afternoon. My struggle will be to add background details that tone down the flowers yet draw your eye to the bird. It’s a fun puzzle to solve.
Can you spot the bee?