Monday, December 10, 2007
Cave Nativity Piece (2)
The piece depicts a cave-like Nativity scene, with mottled brown 'stone' wall and a 'window' to the hills of Bethlehem with the Christmas star shining down from the night sky. Mary and Joseph hold Baby Jesus. It measures 27 inches X 40 inches (just under 3 feet by almost 3 1/2 feet).
Holy Family ~ Black Backdrop
This simple piece has the Holy Family with a solid black backdrop, so your eye immediately jumps to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. With Mary in a deep red and Joseph primarily in a dark forest green, the hues match the traditional colors of Christmas decor.
This piece is 32 inches X 42 inches (just under 3 feet X 3 1/2 feet)
This piece is 32 inches X 42 inches (just under 3 feet X 3 1/2 feet)
Holy Family ~ Pewter Backdrop
This simple piece depicts the Holy Family; Mary, Joseph tenderly hold Baby Jesus, on a deep pewter colored background. Mary is clothed in a rich scarlet colored velvet that has a few sequins accenting the stitching, and Joseph is in a mottled gold/brown velvet.
This piece measures 36 inches by 42 inches (3 feet by 3 1/2 feet)
This piece measures 36 inches by 42 inches (3 feet by 3 1/2 feet)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Large Complete Nativity Scene
The piece depicts an entire Nativity scene. The three wisemen bring their gifts and the shepherds come with a sheep, as Joseph hovers besides Mary, holding Baby Jesus. The sheep is even fuzzy!
This piece measures 75 inches x 83 inches.
This piece measures 75 inches x 83 inches.
Horizontal Bethlehem Nativity Night
Christmas Eve in Bethlehem unfolds before your eyes in this art piece. The rolling hills are shades of green, and the Christmas star shines brightly in the mottled blue evening sky. A path leads from the palm trees and buildings in the city above down to the stable where Mary and Joseph are depicted bending over the manger.
It measures 42 inches X 82 inches (3 1/2 feet by almost 7 feet).
Closeups
It measures 42 inches X 82 inches (3 1/2 feet by almost 7 feet).
Closeups
Friday, November 30, 2007
Pieces
I'm going to start adding pictures of pieces today(scroll below) and then additional pieces over the course of the next few days. Exact measurements on these two pieces will be added tomorrow.
Unfortunately, no matter how good I get the lighting when I take the photos, colors aren't nearly as nice in picture as in person. For instance, the photos of Mary in the long horizontal full Nativity picture, her headscarf is actually a very rich, eggplant/purple hue, but it appears darker in photos.
Each piece is unique, hand-sketched and then pieced, made with crushed velvet and other velvet textiles, mounted and backed with solid black, and machine quilted.
Unfortunately, no matter how good I get the lighting when I take the photos, colors aren't nearly as nice in picture as in person. For instance, the photos of Mary in the long horizontal full Nativity picture, her headscarf is actually a very rich, eggplant/purple hue, but it appears darker in photos.
Each piece is unique, hand-sketched and then pieced, made with crushed velvet and other velvet textiles, mounted and backed with solid black, and machine quilted.
Cave Nativity Scene
This piece seems to get the quickest immediate reaction when people see it and is probably still my personal favorite. The mottled velvet used for the rocks of the cave is one I've not been able to find anything I like nearly as well, so I've been steering away from other cave-like Nativity settings, even though they are very realistic, because other velvets just aren't doing it justice!
It depicts a cave-like Nativity scene, with mottled brown 'stone' wall and a 'window' to the hills of Bethlehem with the Christmas star shining down. Mary and Joseph attend Baby Jesus in His manger.
It depicts a cave-like Nativity scene, with mottled brown 'stone' wall and a 'window' to the hills of Bethlehem with the Christmas star shining down. Mary and Joseph attend Baby Jesus in His manger.
Horizontal Full Nativity Piece ~ SOLD
No sooner did I put the piece up on the site, but it sold!
It's now hanging in the former youth room (and original sanctuary) of Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, which is currently serving as the sanctuary while they are undergoing clean-up, restoration, and rebuilding of their sanctuary which burned during the fires last month.
3 ft x 7 1/2 ft
Close up shots
It's now hanging in the former youth room (and original sanctuary) of Rancho Bernardo Baptist Church, which is currently serving as the sanctuary while they are undergoing clean-up, restoration, and rebuilding of their sanctuary which burned during the fires last month.
Close up shots
Friday, November 23, 2007
Website and Pieces
I'll have some of my most recent textile art up on the website by next weekend. There will be samples of past art, ones currently available, and just some examples for anyone interested in a custom made piece.
In other words, check back soon!
In the meantime, I have six pieces up at The Church at Rancho Bernardo for any locals who would like to see them. Four are the individual nativity scenes, one a Bethlehem nativity landscape, and one a seven-foot cross and accompanying Scripture (John 1:14)
If you have questions, would like to be alerted when pieces are available on the website to view or purchase, or you'd like to discuss custom artwork, click here to email me.
In other words, check back soon!
In the meantime, I have six pieces up at The Church at Rancho Bernardo for any locals who would like to see them. Four are the individual nativity scenes, one a Bethlehem nativity landscape, and one a seven-foot cross and accompanying Scripture (John 1:14)
If you have questions, would like to be alerted when pieces are available on the website to view or purchase, or you'd like to discuss custom artwork, click here to email me.
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