Over the years I have made any number of assemblage dolls. In typical fashion I’ll start with a basic idea…like a spice can…and then go from there adding and subtracting found objects until my doll comes to “life”. Almost Frankenstein-ish!! Once finished, I might spotlight the new creation on IG but then it gets… Continue Reading
Gearing Up
The past couple of weeks have seen a flurry of activity in my Etsy shop, An Eclectic Universe, as my Artist Brushes have been selling almost as fast I have listed them! I’m so very grateful for all the support shown towards these “sticks” as I do enjoy making them…and the fact that there are… Continue Reading
Solar
An area I’ve been exploring off and on since this spring is eco-dyeing…using things naturally found to create dye baths. I’ve tried boiling kettles full of avocado pits/skins, red cabbage, coffee grounds, and the like with wonderful results. The fabrics used has included linen, cotton, and silk. As with everything I do, I tend to… Continue Reading
A bookbinder I would like to be!
I have always been fascinated with the art of bookbinding. I love working with paper and glue to create things and putting books together has a special place in my heart. I don’t do much of it now but there was a time when I did put time and energy to creating different kinds of… Continue Reading
Brushed
I’m always amazed how “life” can dictate what one’s path should be if you’re willing to listen. Sometime ago I created the three brushes seen in the featured image to be used as props. I really didn’t have anything else in mind for them afterwards other than the fact I liked them enough to keep… Continue Reading
