Comments

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 18:44

Queezle

I definitely want to hear more about this project!  What was your inspriation.  I see a lot of powerful symbolism.

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 18:52

Kathe Todd-Hooker (not verified)

I am more then willing to talk about the technique, but not the symbolism. Any questions about technique?
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 19:28

Artistry

Hi Kathe, At the end of the feather there's a a tuft of very fine white feathers. I'm wondering how you did that ? Thanks, Cathie
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 20:13

Queezle

... but all you tapestry folks are making me really give it some thought.  So no questions from me other than "wow how in the world can you get such amazing detail!"  I just love it.

Mon, 01/20/2014 - 20:49

tommye scanlin

I'm eager to see this piece when it's finished. Tommye
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 20:54

Kathe Todd-Hooker (not verified)

Cathie- It's not a real tuft, but if I did want a tuft I would do so it with rya. it's soumack in silk-very fine. The reason it has so much dimension is that it is a reflective white on a grey back ground. It's also white on a dark background. it's the same technique you were working on while you were here. cheers and all, kathe
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 20:56

Kathe Todd-Hooker (not verified)

It's all in the way you handle the technique and weft blends. It's also done in a very small scale and format. Basically, it's years of practice. YOu should give it a try. It's not hard. IT's one of the simplest weaving techniques.
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 21:04

Kathe Todd-Hooker (not verified)

me too! i am really enjoying weaving it. Hope to finish some time in the next week. The rest is just sky, caution tape and another feather. I am anxious to start the next piece in the series. i like your green man, I would like to try a face, but keep chickening out. k
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 21:48

tommye scanlin

I'm eager to see the others in this series you're working on. The green man is from my niece's painting. I've wanted to do a tapestry for her for years and finally have it underway! Finished the second eye today and now the eyebrows remain. Amazing how the piece took a personality as he "looked" at me as the last passes of the eyeball went into place! T
Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:57

Artistry

Thanks Kathe, I see the Soumak now. So delicate in this application. I think this is great !
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