by lisette | Feb 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
THE FINISHING 11 February 2023 After picking up my work from the framer's shop, I'm going to cut and shave 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 large so then I'll be...
by lisette | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
THE NEXT SMILE 22 January 2023 The assumption is actually always that I spend most of my time tufting. Shooting the yarn. But I don't. Just as much time goes into drawing the design and shearing (after shooting). And then I have...
by lisette | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
THE DESIGN 1 December 2023 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. This is a fairly natural...
by lisette | Oct 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
IMAGEDRAMA 10 October 2023 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...
by lisette | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
DIFFERENT GARDS 26 May 2023 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 and work the canvas. Later, when I use the term "frame"...
