Knitted Seaweed and other Oddities

Spandex Blanket-another odditiy

Louise — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:46:20 +0000

My friend Candi has an autistic son who loves the feel of spandex. When she learned that I sew she asked me to make a blanket for him out of spandex. Everyone she had asked told her it was impossible. Just the words I needed to inspire me. After much research and then lots of stitching here it is.

Candi’s son loves it.

Dancing and Narentstseg

Louise — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:44:41 +0000

I called the painting of the tree dancing because the tree seemed to be dancing, as much as a tree can dance. The sunflower is called Narentstseg because that is my Mongolian name. It means sunflower. My apologies to my Mongolian friends for my incorrect spelling.

Finished

Louise — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:43:01 +0000

I have finally finished the Artist Challenge. It was a challenge, but I am glad I did it. I think I am finally over the leaves. All of these will be for sale at the Ink People in Eureka at 411 12th St. starting this Saturday, Dec. 6th through Dec. 13.

Artist Challenge

Louise — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:04:48 +0000

Every year the Ink People host a fund raiser called Artist Challenge. The challenge is to do 15 completely new works of art in 30 days. They all have to be the same size, but medium and canvas can be different. Then the art will be on sale at the Ink People for the month of December. I am 17 days into the challenge and I have 12 pieces done. Here is what I have photos of so far. These are all 8×10 which is a smaller field than I am use to, thus the challenge.

Stereotype

Louise — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:26:33 +0000

Here is the last of my Japanese Maples, I call it Sad, Sorry Stereotype

Not What you Think

Louise — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:16:52 +0000

This is the second in my series of three. I know what it looks like and it is not what you think. I am sorry for the quality of the photo. As I said I am having camera difficulties. Right now these painting are hanging in the Radiation and Oncology unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Eureka.

Japanese Maple

Louise — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:29:26 +0000

I painted this last summer but I was having camera trouble so I am finally getting it up now. I was not going to paint a Japanese Maple leaf because it looks so much like other kinds of leaves that are ever so prevelent in my neck of the woods. I, for one, am thoroughly sick of said leaves and the lifestyle that seems to come with them. So this is my tiny little protest againist the dominiate business in my community.

Dudie Phre

Louise — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:57:01 +0000

Announcing my cool new travel store at Etsy.com. Featuring handmade items made by me from things that I have collected from all around the globe. To view my shop go to DudiePhre.etsy.com.

Here is Peter modeling a znazy reclaimed hoodie featuring the Czech Republic. It can be yours for the asking….and a few dollars too. Or if you want one with your favorite country on it just let me know. I live for custom orders.

Or you can have this very cool apron with a map of Madagascar on it. Chef not included.

Arts Alive

Louise — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:10:58 +0000

For those of you not behind the redwood curtain, Arts Alive is a monthly showing of local art. It all happens in Old Town Eureka on the first Saturday of the month. This month I have my Global Multimedia Collage pieces up at Shipwrecked. For those of you inside the curtain, Shipwrecked is a shop on third and F street in Old Town. I will be there this Saturday evening, come visit me. Here is a small sampling of what will be there.

Puzzle

Louise — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:46:07 +0000

Here is my latest painting. I did not have a board big enough so I used several smaller boards I salvaged from the cabinet shop.

Also, Clark’s cloak as mentioned in my last post, is now holding court at an accountant’s firm on the corner of 4th and F st in Eureka, anyone in the area can go visit him. Or go by the Morris Graves Museum in town and get a map for the Art in Motion art walk and see all the sculptures.