Tuesday, April 27, 2010

New Cloth Skinny - Bluebird Garden

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This is a piece I made after Hollie, (Holliewood Studios) at  http://www.deviantscrap.com/ asked me if I would showcase an example of alternative applications for digital collages.  It demonstrates how digital media can transform into textural work.  And that for me is a personal goal since like many, I prefer original and dimensional work.  I am now experimenting with the use of Caran D'Ache water-soluble crayons on cotton to add another dimension to my cloth collages.   The card next to the cloth skinny  below is a paper print of the original digital collage with handwritten text and crayon added.

Textile  and Surface Design Artists aren't at all new to this concept, but for some, it is a relatively new way of employing all of the new digital kits and images available online.



Bluebird Garden - Digital on Cloth 4 x 8 inches

Image Credits:  The Collector, The Thing Finder, Spring Faeries by HolliewoodStudios@DeviantScrap.com
all other images from personal stash.  Bits of hand dyed doily from http://www.lusciouslayers.etsy.com/
and Czech glass dragonfly button from http://www.joggles.com/

16 comments:

Numinosity said...

Oh my goodness, this is beautiful and so inspiring!
Kim

Kim Palmer said...

The dragonfly button is a stunner but then so is the work Trudi! Beautiful colours and textures. I love how the stitching and fibres really enhanced this work.

Terri Kahrs said...

Your awesome pics show every tiny, little fabulous detail, Trudi. When I open your blog and see one of your luscious creations, my heart beats just a little bit faster. I'm so glad that Hollie has chosen you for her team. Your work is magnificent. Hugs, Terri xoxo

Unknown said...

I'm speechless! This is so amazing!

rivergardenstudio said...

Bluebird Garden is so beautiful, Trudi... All your textures and stitches and the blues... just lovely... roxanne

Holly Loves Art said...

WOW! I am just in awe.... you are so talented my friend. This is a gorgeous piece.
Cheers to you!
Holly

Debby said...

Trudi, this is so amazing, love it.
Debby

Becca said...

Oh wow! I LOVE THIS PIECE! This really makes me want to keep trying my fabric collages. I love the colors you've used. Just Beautiful!

Sanja said...

gorgeous fabric collage,Trudi!love the textures ,colors and stitches :-)

Heavens2Betsy said...

Oh these really are so delicious to behold!

Lorraine said...

Beautiful skinny Trudi! Lots of details here. Am always so pleased to see the doilies used - love all the bits....

bockel24 said...

Maybe the most beautiful skinny I´ve ever seen - love everything about it: the wonderful colours, the birds, the stitched details, the collaged eyes, just everything!

Unknown said...

This is Beautiful... I just love all the awesome stiching!

Healing Woman said...

Somehow I missed this posting and so glad I found it. I love it! The texture is asonishing.

Planète said...

great great work ! I love this

Viola said...

Sooooo wonderful, Trudi!!