It has been some time since I’ve made any jewelry. I tend to go in cycles. I sew. I needlefelt. Then I switch to paper. I stamp. I collage. Then I take the paper to the sewing machine. I take some paint. I give it a try. I put it away. Here are a couple… Read More Zentangle inspired soldered necklace
This Friday (Black Friday) I am teaching an ATC (artist trading cards) class at Jerry’s Artarama in Tempe. The miniature pieces of art are quick and easy to make. They can be matted and framed. You can put them on your wall or gift them. They also make great gift tags. If you are free,… Read More ATC class at Jerry’s Artarama
An exciting day, the mail lady brought me two little surprises: 1. The newest issue of SEW Somerset where I contributed art work. 2. A real snail mail letter, a little piece of art itself, from a friend.
I’ve been addicted to making these miniature needle felted cacti.
I recently learned needlefelting, and as with all newly learned skills I like to take my time to practice and get comfortable with the technique. I ended up making a little cactus garden in the process.
I bought a Loteria game from my local Rancho Market – a Hispanic grocery store. I love the images on the cards and game boards, because they are very simple, with bold colors and vintage designs. I made collaged greeting cards with them.
A friend asked if I have any new work that may fit a theme ‘The little black dress’. I was honest, I didn’t have anything along those lines, but I never want to disappoint people. Especially if what they ask for gives me a creative challenge. I told her I can come up with something.… Read More Fancy dresses greeting cards
First time carving my own stamps. I found an old carving block and decided to try to carve out something. Flowers are an easy shape for me so I started with that. Then I tried a bird. I definitely need more practice in carving and pulling a print out if it. But for my first… Read More Stamp carving
In my playing this week I noticed I used dots on almost everything. I think it’s because in a way it’s very similar to stitching. One dot at a time, one stitch at a time.
A mystical experience I had with a blackbird, is giving me plenty of inspiration today. I started with ATCs, and after only a few moved on to small canvases. I ran out of the canvas, and returned back to the ATCs.
Vesna Taneva 