Doily Collage

Another late night peek from my studio. Here I'm working on another doily collage. The doily has been starched, ironed and painted to lend a somewhat firm, paper like surface. Next step will be to add a bit of stitching around the border of the collage. Not certain it needs it here but I love hand stitching ;) And yes...if you were wondering...those tools are indeed forceps.

Gray Womb

Gray Womb, mixed media on doily with 1889 obstetrics image

Doily Art

Womb & Womb no 2, original mixed media with imagery from 1889 obstetrics book

Ever since I finished this piece I've been meaning to get around to makin' more doily art. Went back & forth on the stitching....whether to do xxxxxxx or | | | | | | | |. Decided on | | | | | | | | 'cuz they look like sutures which seems fitting in this context.

Playing With Doilies

Spent a bit of time over the weekend playing with doilies....starching, painting and stitching. Hoping to have something to show you later on in the week. Other than that we've been hunkered down trying to stay warm with our -20F wind chill today! Hope you've got balmier weather where you live.

Shop Note: All art blocks (including what's left of the holiday blocks) are marked down 30% through January 15th. 

Pastiche Collage

 Pastiche, original collage on painted doily with hand stitching

My collection of vintage doilies continues to grow and (as with all my collections) has become fair game for collage. It's amazing what a bit of starch, paint 'n sandpaper will do to the surface of a doily. As for the objects...that's just me getting a little OCD again.

In other news...what's up with this view out my window?