...how incredible are these portraits!? i'm utterly fascinated by her attention to colour and detail, and how she has captured such a wonderful sense of depth and character. i would really love to see one of these pieces up close to read the stitches and study the construction. i think it's probably lost a wee bit in these pics, but they must have an wonderful texture too...
...even though the portraits are quite special i think my favourite piece has to be this city scape of Portland, i'm completely mesmerised by the mix of colours and the geometry of the whole thing...
...if you check out her website you can see more of her crochet pieces alongside some of her drawings and paintings. info is a wee bit thin on the ground, but as far as i can tell she studied at Glasgow School of Art and now exhibits in the US. if anyone knows any more about her or her work i would love to hear it ~ thank you :)
...and i think if i ever get my portrait done it's going to have to be in crochet and maybe made into a granny cushion, or possibly a pot holder ~ what do you think!?
emma
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17 November 2009
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Fascinating work Emma- I agree , it would be quite something to have one's portrait done in crochet...!But the 'cityscape' is my favourite-what fun!
ReplyDeleteAnnamaria :)
OMG!!! These are all absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! I came across it once before and was so impressed by her portraits. This is the first that I've seen her cityscapes, which are equally interesting. I guess it's all done freeform??
ReplyDeletexo,
Ivy
ps--I can SO see you getting a portrait done in crochet--the perfect medium!
These are incredible. Great find!
ReplyDeleteThe cityscape is my favourite by far. It's incredible.
ReplyDeleteI think you should definitely go for the portrait cushion.
Mmm... amazing technique indeed! I have to say I prefer the cityscape to the portraits.
ReplyDeleteYou know I think I remember seeing this amazingly talented work on an Etsy blog feature - thae are out of this world incredible!!! I feel like an under achiever looking at work like this!!!
ReplyDeleteI have had the opportunity to see a couple of pieces in person, they are wild to see. Looking close up then backing away, it's pretty amazing. Even though I think she lives in my city, I don't know much about her. I may have to investigate.
ReplyDeleteOh my... I'm in love! They are so incredible. Thanks for the link Emma :) K
ReplyDeleteWhoa! These are amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing..wow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing artwork! I say it's artwork because it's really an art. Wonderful, it's really a talent.
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