Big, bigger, biggest
I use a photograph when I create a portrait design. I do not look for likeness as I am concerned with depicting the energy, emotion or that particular look. After 2 years, I find that I...
Tag: behind the scenes
The finishing touch
After I collect my work from the framer's, I start cutting and shaving the edges. In fact, I haven't done anything on this yet because I want the yarn to be seamless and tight against the frame. This work is...
The Next Smile
In fact, the assumption is always that I spend most of my time tufting. Shooting the yarn. But I don't. As much time goes into drawing the design and (after shooting) shearing...
The designs
It starts with a photo or a particular image that attracts me. Where I see energy in it, a beautiful look, something positive or challenging. The image does something to me. Having chosen a portrait, I start drawing. That...
Image drama
In my ongoing quest to capture the true essence of my work through photography, I encountered a number of challenges. I bought a new Canon camera, studio lights and even went on a photography course. The results were...
Different yarns
Here is a video (also on my Instagram) in which I am shaving on the frame. When I say "on my frame", I mean the wooden frame where I stretch the canvas and work on it. When I later use the...
Castle and Sun
This is one of the first children's drawings I made, based on a children's drawing I found online. It was this drawing that inspired me to start working with children's art. What I find so special about this drawing is...