Adventures in Wool Addiction

Working right along

ladyvirag — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:56:17 +0000

I’m still working on my Nomad rider piece although I’ve managed to seek a few landscape studies in as well. Trying to work on texture and detail. Portraying the felt saddle pad has been a blast although I’ll need to sleep on it and look again tomorrow with fresh, more critical eyes. Starting to work on the rider next then the background.

Step by step

ladyvirag — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:59:39 +0000

Art is something I feel strongly can be taught as a skill. Some people are wildly gifted and it comes easily but others learn through determination and practice. I’ll keep practicing. Breaking this project down into steps, just like working on a sheep to shawl project, is helping me see better how to share those steps with others.

I’m focusing on the horse first. Learning a lot about trying to portray leather and the wooden Scythian bit. Lots more work ahead!

Digital Obsession

ladyvirag — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:34:27 +0000

I’m finding the Ipad more then adequate for getting ideas going. ProCreate for Ipad is working as really well and the files are easy to upload the open in photoshop. After taking some pics at riding the other week I found one that I thought would be enjoyable to turn into a depiction of a 10th century Steppe nomad. I’m working on creating a black and white under painting then glazing with color to see how the process works digitally. One of the skills I’m hoping to develop is depicting textures.

Paladin

ladyvirag — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:32:57 +0000

I got a little silly tonight working of the sword. Paladin anyone? One of the things that fascinates me about digital art is the ability to use layers and make simple changes as needed.

Camels!

ladyvirag — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:28:32 +0000

Digital art

ladyvirag — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:23:52 +0000

About 9 or 10 years ago I snapped a picture with the intention of using it for a painting. I really enjoying the art process via the ipad. I’d describe this as a work in progress. Started it as a quick exercise supposed to take only an hour. Whoops. Plenty of things to correct and refine but its been a lot of fun to work on.

Playing with Ipad art again

ladyvirag — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:20:24 +0000

I’m playing with ProCreate on the Ipad 4 right now. I’m fairly happy with the results and the image files transfer quite well to Photoshop for refinement and printing.

Kantele project

ladyvirag — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:52:23 +0000

ladyvirag — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:29:49 +0000

I’m having a blast with my new spindle. This is a most thoughtful spindle from an awesome friend and mentor.

Mongolian themed laser engraved spindle contrasted with a Kazakh shyrdak rug.

Spanish Peacock Mongolian themed laser engraved top whorl spindle and Kazakh shyrdak rug.

Spinning, horses, art…

ladyvirag — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:16:17 +0000

Beautiful new spindle from the Spanish Peacock and fiber from Miss Babs. This combo is pure decadence. I'm so happy to receive such a thoughtful gift! While I've had less time to spin lately this little beauty has me excited again.

Tried out a wonderful hand braided and dyed bridle/reins set this week. I must learn to do this so I can do some space dyed sets.

Enjoying digital photography.

Working on learning how to paint on the ipad. Using the Procreate App has been very enjoyable.

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