I created a glue-less collage in my book. It was tricky getting it to stay in place but I like the fact that it is all stitched and not glued. Aside from the feathers my friend sent me there's some postage stamps she sent, a scrap of handmade paper, a happy accident technique oak print, paper from a flour bag and gesso to cover over some random text done in ink. I am using my book to experiment with different collage styles and mediums. The page shown below shows the back of one of my other pages and I used the thread from that page to hold the feathers in place. I feel a little bit 'directionless' at the moment but I am happy to play for now!
Below are the feathers my friend sent! Wahooo!
I have a wonderful daughter (if I may say so myself!) and this is a note she gave me after school one day. I've taped it to the inside lid of my feather box! Awwwww....
Below are a few pics from the place I have been doing my work experience. The scroll says "artistic excellence enables humanity" and above it the Maori translation of it. It's not actually part of the building I have been working in but next to the smokers area. The Minds Eye is where I have been hanging out! I learnt how to set a loom the other day...not sure if I will need that skill later but it was good to learn all the same.
We took part in Clean up NZ week (the great NZ Spring Clean) which runs Sept 4-11. You can see some photos here if you wish!Thanks everyone for your visits and warm comments. It's lovely to see you all too!
