Do-Something-Everyday, June 16, 2016
This mixed media art is constructed on a 8" by 10" canvas. At the center
is a hand drawn and painted peacock (as you may have guessed, it is one of my favorite birds, in addition to being India's national bird). Around the bird I doodled a dense
pattern that adds a great deal of texture. More texture has been given
with hand embroidered stitches around the bird which has been
embellished with sequins (photo below).
I must confess, it started out differently (see photos below). My original intent was to create this piece on paper (with fabric border) and then mount it on canvas. Half way through, I became dissatisfied with the paper which was too thick and hard to embroider on. So, I ditched the whole thing and started over again this time directly on canvas. I skipped the fabric and instead added doodle on four sides framing the image.
P.S. Forgot to mention that it is now available for purchase at my Etsy shop.
Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece, thanks for joining us at Moo Mania and more and happy PPF, hugs Valerie
ReplyDeleteTurned out so lovely! Good for you feeling the creative changes needed! What an interesting substrate to embroider on! Good job!
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This is gorgeous. I love the peacock and the colors you chose. :) Erika
ReplyDeletelovely colors and combination of materials!
ReplyDeletelovely colors and combination of materials!
ReplyDeleteI love how this piece evolved into what you created. The embroidery is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece Indira! Happy weekend! Thank you for joining us at Moo Mania & More!
ReplyDeletePeacock is my fave birds as well. Love your unique stitching. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love the way you've used different technique creating this lovely peacock. Embroidery gives art an unique touch!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous piece! Your detail work on it is incredible. Blessings!
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