Some of the new designs I worked on over the Christmas period, looking at antique scrimshaw folk art and converting the style into my own versions.
Hermit, needle felter and artist writing from a cottage in rural Shropshire. Blogging since 2005.
Hi Gretel. Your lovely new creations have really made me smile on this gloomy wet day. I love them.
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Annie x
I love these Whales, wonderful x
ReplyDeleteI really love that beautiful dense finish you achieve Gretel - and since the workshop I totally appreciate how long it takes to do!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the whales. x Jo
Such unexpected and sweet characters ! Your work is perfect as ever, Gretel! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the new work…
ReplyDeleteSasha
I so love how your mind works and love to see all your new and amazing creations.
ReplyDeleteThese guys are great....
Scrimshaw art translated into fiber. You've done this so beautifully, Gretel. Did I ever mention to you that my Dad did some scrimsaw carving, greatly inspired by this traditional sailors' craft? I'm lucky to have a sample of his work.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to see where your imagination, curiosity and talents take you.
xo
The figures you create are wonderful. I want to have a go too. Perhaps I will try a course so I can have a try
ReplyDeleteI love your fuzzy whales!
ReplyDeleteReally like the new header photo, very Spring like.
ReplyDeleteHow positively delightful and whimsical. Whoever heard of a felted whale? We are moving aboard a sailboat soon and I thought felting wouldn't go with my new nautical life, but you have proven me wrong.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Laura