New work is my focus, I’m applying for several, larger shows so I’ll need work to display (& sell!) I’ll let you know which shows if I get accepte! I would like to make larger pieces but these are obviously time consuming, and more difficult to transport. So, I’ve decided to focus on 40×40 landscapesContinue reading “Progress through process”
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Fabulous Funfair
I am so excited to be finally paying a visit to the fabulous Carters Steam Fair in June. Given my love of funfairs and vintage style how could i not be drawn to this! I’ll certainly have my sketchbook and camera prepared as I experience rides like these. I’ve already stitched some pieces inspired by funfairs, particularlyContinue reading “Fabulous Funfair”
All at Sea
Surging towards a market next Saturday 28th May – Newcastle ArtsFest organised by the Lovely Lesley! My ‘transport co-ordinator’ loves it because he gets to drive up to Gray’s Monument in Newcastle city centre! So, I’m busy finishing some new pieces and planning the set up. It’s always lovely to be in the centre ofContinue reading “All at Sea”
Chilli Rd Proggy Rug Complete!
It seems to be a Spring time of finishing projects! The Chilli Road Proggy Rug project was commissioned a couple of years ago now, as part of the celebrations of the school’s 120th birthday! The project is another triptych – even bigger than My Journey! My role was to work with the children to developContinue reading “Chilli Rd Proggy Rug Complete!”
My Journey – Journey’s End
That’s it. I have stitched my last stitch, ends tied in, loose threads trimmed. Photos taken. All of a sudden it’s done…and I feel quite bereft. (Then I remember the aching arms and the workroom that really needs tidying.) My last job is to take it to the framer’s tomorrow. Anxious thoughts..will it stretch wellContinue reading “My Journey – Journey’s End”
My Journey – almost there!
It’s been a day of stitching – eight hours at the machine today – anyone know a good masseuse?? New needles and metallics have arrived! Needle breakages won’t be a problem now! All of the sea is now stitched, I’ve really enjoyed working on it, building ripples and waves into the surface to give aContinue reading “My Journey – almost there!”
My Journey -green hills and chimney pots
This is what I’ve been working on today – the top section of the third panel and look…! The first buildings are appearing! I should also mention that yes, I really did need three different pairs of scissors – little silver ones for threads, purple handled ones for cutting papers, black shears for FABRIC ONLY..sorryContinue reading “My Journey -green hills and chimney pots”
Gallery 45 Coast Exhibition
What a lovely way to spend the day! We started with a trip to the lovely Gallery 45 in Felton, Northumberland, so I could drop off some of my work for the ‘Coast’ exhibition that starts tomorrow. There are several artists taking part – Fiona Carvell , Sarah O’Dowd, Peter Davidson , Linda Mumba , Deirdre Foster so there’s a wide range of media (andContinue reading “Gallery 45 Coast Exhibition”
Seaton Sluice Surprise
Sometimes you find something surprising almost on the doorstep! Often walking across the beach at Seaton Sluice, I’d look up to the headland and think ‘That looks almost like Brittany – whitewashed buildings on the headland, seas all round’ and wonder whether it was worth exploring. One evening early last Summer, we finally went alongContinue reading “Seaton Sluice Surprise”
Summer Time Workshop
Just to show that it hasn’t ALL been about maps lately! Back at the end of May I did a One day Workshop with a group of Y9 High School students. They had been given the opportunity to exhibit as part of the Alnmouth Arts Festival 2015 in the lovely Aln Gift Shop . So we had the task ofContinue reading “Summer Time Workshop”
Donna Cheshire Textiles 