WOYWW 868 textures of snow, and heart-shaped pillows.

Hi all, I’m here for our weekly blog sharing care of Sarah’s Craftshed, firstly sending healing hugs to our Neet, who’s still in hospital, I believe. 

My art class desk is fairly empty this week as we were drawing our winter landscapes. Claire showed us examples of textures created with gesso, though, which have made me reconsider my subject. 

I’m not sure it will be clear in a photo, but Claire showed us how to create texture with gesso. That’s made me think that my friend,Chris’s photo of Prince’s Parade might be interesting to do, with its crunchy snow. 

On Saturday, I spent a happy afternoon with Ethelburga quilters. Once a year, they have a day of making heart-shaped cushions for people who’ve had breast surgery, which are donated to our local hospital. They’re heart shaped to be easy to tuck under the arm. 

Most are expert sewers, with fancy sewing machines, but I do the stuffing and hand-sewing of the stuffing gap. Is there a technical term for this gap, Jan?

We made 76 cushions, and the organiser, my friend, Liz, took 10 more home with her to finish. 

It was a nice afternoon and they appreciated my caramel Florentines, with apricot, mixed peel, pistachios and almonds. I’ll make them again and will remember to take a photo this time! 😆

Bella is still supervising my crochet. She sends you all purrs. 

And finally…

Mine are secured with spectacle cables these days but I know how this one feels!

I’ll be round after art class. 

Hugs

Lynnecrafts xx

WOYWW 866 Winter art and managing colours

Hi all, 

I’m joining in with our blog hop care of Sarah’s Craftshed and sending healing hugs to Neet, who’s still in hospital.

Art class starts again this week so I’ve been finishing my collage annd watercolour cornucopia. The masking fluid has been on it for a month so I used my Frisk maskaway rubber to ease it off (foreground). It’s surprisingly effective. 

I’m pleased with my painting for once, and we’ll see what our tutor says about it tomorrow. 

This week we’re starting winter landscapes and we’re only allowed to use flat brushes. 

I’ve found a photo I like for a reference.

 Though these are pretty too, if a little busy.  

However, I’ve just checked my notes and Claire specified Kent winter landscapes. I’ve this one from my friend Chris. I’ll print a few and see what I can work on in class. Whenever I think landscapes I always prefer the Peak District, though, it’s home. Chris’s photo is from last year, at Prince’s Parade, as we’ve only had a tiny snowfall so far this week in Kent. Stay safe and warm if it’s worse where you are. 

Brian’s slipover is progressing slowly. I got too ambitious with the amount of different yarns and it got into a robble. 

I’m carrying the yarn up the side and have now restricted myself to two bobbins of yarn plus the cream. I’ve wound alternate lengths of yarn onto 2 bobbins with magic knots and it’s easier to manage. 

 

Bella is in deep winter relaxation mode, she sends you all rather sleepy purrs. 

And finally …

I’ll be round to visit after class so put the kettle on. 😀

Hugs

Lynnecrafts xx