Lula's Continuing Circus Needlepoint Saga
Lula
current collection of 16 circus designs - Lottie, the number 2 of the
circus series is at the finishers - can hardly wait to see her all sewn
up with the turquoise Thai Silk I sent along with it.
Have started canvas #3 of the series: Arno Giodarno, the circus
Strongman after a correction, had to do a makeover on his face! The
originally painted face was too realistic looking, so had to paint it
over, tone it down and make it more whimsical and amusing looking in
keeping with the look of the whole series.
Now have stitched his face with healthy round pink cheeks, moustache,
curly locks, big biceps, arms, chest and part of a glittery barbell
done. He makes me laugh everytime I look at the canvas - so whimsically
serious.....I even stitched red wristbands with vintage gold metallic
studs on his strong wrists!
Again working with Pearl Cottons, floss, Silk Serica and metallic
braids.
My next challenge is stitching the Leopard skin singlet Arno is wearing.
If I get the chance, might dig through my piles in the warehouse jungle
and look for colors in suede threads.
At the moment I have this vision of doing a line of circus chorines in
spangly tutus to add to the collection among many ideas - too bad there
are not enough hours in the day or night to accomplish what we dream up.
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures
Pamela Kellogg
something to be so proud of! Oh, and the adorable faces! So much
expression!! I just love your work!
Yes, it is too bad that there aren't more hours in the day. I know that I
will never live long enough to chart every idea that pops into my head! I'm
sure most designers and artists feel the same way!!
Thanks for sharing your designing and stitching journeys with us!
Pam
Pam Kellogg
Kitty & Me Country Crafts
http://user.mc.net/~kmccraft/
Dianne Lewandowski
Dianne
Teri George
They're both up on Lula's website (along with other circus designs)
at:
Looking great, Lula!
Teri ~~ http://www.craftsoft.com for the CraftSoft Embroidery Floss
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A rose is an argument. It proclaims the triumph of beauty
over brutality, of gentleness over violence, of the
ephemeral over the lasting, and of the Universal over
the particular. ~~ Alain Meilland
Lula
When I get the first three cushions done, I'll take a digital shot and
post it on the web site....can hardly wait for Lottie (#2) to come back
all gussied up in her new pillow form.
Arno Giordarno (#3) is coming along real well - just stitched his
barbells in Kreinik #12 metallics - cool looking!
Hahahaha, by the time I get to Phoenix (I'm really going there in a few
weeks), I hope to be finishing up Arno.....so hope to post the pic in
early fall.
If you're curious just to see the unstitched canvases of these
characters, the pics are on the website - more fun seeing them finished
though!
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures
Dianne Lewandowski
Lula's work is so much fun, with so much charm.
Thanks Teri. Was unaware these were up. Haven't been by in awhile.
And for those who haven't taken the time to visit - you really should!
Dianne
Teri George
<dia...@heritageshoppe.com> wrote:
>Ooooh!!! Those!! I've seen a close-up of the "Ooops Call the Dr!".
>Lula's work is so much fun, with so much charm.
>Thanks Teri. Was unaware these were up. Haven't been by in awhile.
>And for those who haven't taken the time to visit - you really should!
Yes! Lula's been doing a lot of work on her webpages. Actually, I
haven't been by in a couple of weeks so I should look in. Chances are
she's made some changes since my last visit. (Aren't her colors
wonderful! I swear DMC made those new turquoises just for her! (; )
Lula
have a lot of fun creating designs.
Reason why I was drawn to needlepoint in the first place was the fact I
could "draw" my illustrations into needlework.
For me, needlework is an extension of my illustration/design work.
Another report from Arno Giordarno - hahaha, the current "man" in my
life - just dug through a large stash of velour threads looking for
shades of Leopard fur! Have a whole bunch spread around me and
contemplating how to stitch the "fur".....however, as this is such a fun
design and not a scientific/medical illustration, I can use my
imagination to do whatever I want - hahaha, I can even create a new
species of Leopard with different spots....
That is exactly why I do needlework and illustrations, being creative,
why not? Why try to make things look realistic and exact? The beauty of
an original piece of needlework or art is the feeling the creator puts
into it whether it's stylized realism or totally off the wall. It's the
individuality of the finished piece that sets it apart as one of a kind!
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures
Pamela Kellogg
Isn't that a cute one? I just love "Ooops, Call The Dr!". Lula has a
wonderful sense of humor and it really comes through in her work! What I
can't get over is her adorable little faces! So much expression and yet,
so whimsical!!
Did you see Lula's xs scarecrow? One of these days, I've got to get to
stitching that one!!
Pam
Pam Kellogg
Kitty & Me Country Crafts
http://user.mc.net/~kmccraft/
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
> Ooooh!!! Those!! I've seen a close-up of the "Ooops Call the Dr!".
> Lula's work is so much fun, with so much charm.
> Thanks Teri. Was unaware these were up. Haven't been by in awhile.
> And for those who haven't taken the time to visit - you really should!
> Dianne
>
> Teri George wrote:
> >
>
> > They're both up on Lula's website (along with other circus designs)
> > at:
> >
> > http://www.woolydream.com
> >
> > Looking great, Lula!
> >
Pamela Kellogg
stash!!!
Yes, the fun thing about needlework is that are so many great designers out
there and each have their own individual style! How could one ever get bored
with so much to choose from?
Pam
P.S. I love your idea of creating a new species of Leopard!
Pam Kellogg
Kitty & Me Country Crafts
http://user.mc.net/~kmccraft/
Dianne Lewandowski
>
> That is exactly why I do needlework and illustrations, being creative,
> why not? Why try to make things look realistic and exact? The beauty of
> an original piece of needlework or art is the feeling the creator puts
> into it whether it's stylized realism or totally off the wall. It's the
> individuality of the finished piece that sets it apart as one of a kind!
> ---
> Lula
> http://www.woolydream.com
Okay. Now you did it <grin>.
I have a "terrible" time, when I design, over the issue of "realism".
In art, I'm drawn to the realism. Although I love the classic style
executed during the years we think of (normally) when we think of "art"
. . . when I visit a museum, I am pulled to the works that are
"realism". Abstract art leaves me cold, emotionally - although I have
seen a few that pull me in.
And when I design, I fret and fret because I lack the talent to get it
to look "real". I KNOW that one should relax and let out one's inner
soul - but my "soul" says "real" - and I'm wont to get there. <grin>
Dianne
Cindy Brown
I just LOVE ephants.
--
Cindy
"God is our refuge and strength - a very present help in times of trouble."
Lula <wooly...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:37B0CE...@earthlink.net...
> Thanks Dianne, Pam and Teri for the good words on my work. I really do
> have a lot of fun creating designs.
> Reason why I was drawn to needlepoint in the first place was the fact I
> could "draw" my illustrations into needlework.
> For me, needlework is an extension of my illustration/design work.
>
> Another report from Arno Giordarno - hahaha, the current "man" in my
> life - just dug through a large stash of velour threads looking for
> shades of Leopard fur! Have a whole bunch spread around me and
> contemplating how to stitch the "fur".....however, as this is such a fun
> design and not a scientific/medical illustration, I can use my
> imagination to do whatever I want - hahaha, I can even create a new
> species of Leopard with different spots....
>
> That is exactly why I do needlework and illustrations, being creative,
> why not? Why try to make things look realistic and exact? The beauty of
> an original piece of needlework or art is the feeling the creator puts
> into it whether it's stylized realism or totally off the wall. It's the
> individuality of the finished piece that sets it apart as one of a kind!
> ---
> Lula
> http://www.woolydream.com
Lula
Just let yourself go and design what moves you - use the subjects and
colors you like best. The more you design on your own, the better you
will train your eyes and senses to know what works and doesn't work.
Experience is a great teacher! You learn a little from everything you
accomplish.
The best way to make things look "real" in needlework is to simpify the
basic elements and work from there - needlework is not like art on paper
as in most cases it's created on grid lines which immediately cuts down
on natural curves and details.
You can create an impression of realism with needlework by using stitch
techniques and color patterns - but never true realism because of the
medium it's done in, that's why I mentioned "stylized" realism which
creates the impression of something looking realistic as compared to
something looking whimsical on purpose.
Funny, when I draw, all my work comes out looking very realistic but I
often "tone" it down by simplifying (stylizing) the figures and details
so they end up looking whimsical when done in needlework.
The basic feeling about all this, ENJOY what you create to stitch no
matter what style you choose even if it's inbetween!
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
>
> Lula wrote:
> >
> > That is exactly why I do needlework and illustrations, being creative,
> > why not? Why try to make things look realistic and exact? The beauty of
> > an original piece of needlework or art is the feeling the creator puts
> > into it whether it's stylized realism or totally off the wall. It's the
> > individuality of the finished piece that sets it apart as one of a kind!
>
Lula
I don't know what it is about Elephants but I've grown quite fond of
them myself in the last few years and have been adding them to my design
collections, they're very charming creatures.
Check out: http://www.woolydream.com/WDflyfig.html
There's Burt and Tillie Elephant there....also under the Circus series
features Ellie, the Elephant Rider....of course I will be adding more in
the future!
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures