Tact-Ilse

NZ

2011-12-05T23:06:00.000-08:00

and here is one based on a photo I took in NZ of the Taieri Gorge....some artistic license here but it conveys my feeling of colour and form that I associate with NZ.

great gran

2011-12-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

This is my latest - an acrylic painting based on a photo of my great Gran - who was also an artist. I hope she would approve!

Akira comes to Fibreswest in Bunbury

2011-10-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

A couple of photos of some of the wonderful dolls made in class - not all finished yet but well on the way. Such variety and imagination.......cloth dolls are for the free spirited people who quietly (not always Rhonda!) work away at creating a moment in time.

seagull hunter

2011-10-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

This is my newest doll - "seagull hunter"created in a workshop with the wonderful Akira Blount. What a great week we had - sharing, creating, laughing and eating. Thank you Akira and all the wonderful ladies I had the pleasure of sharing time with. You are all an inspiration.

The Seagull Hunter

...not seeking to harm,
just making sure the messages coming back were all good ones.......because we all could use a little filtering from life sometimes!

The seagull is associated with Lir, a Sea-God in Celtic lore. Like many birds, the seagull flies between the earth and the heavenworld, bringing messages to mortals.

a little birdy told me...

2011-10-05T20:12:00.000-07:00

My latest 3 dolls ready to go to new homes...hopefully!

Left and right SOLD

a hug a day...

2011-10-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

At last ...some dolls to share.
This latest trio are cloth with clay heads and are dressed in silk with a heavily treated textile panel that originated from a photo I had taken of a pine cone. They of course have their little Owl friends with them. I hope to sell these little ladies so I hope they appeal - would love your feedback.

AU$150.00 plus postage.

Izzy

2011-10-01T19:34:00.000-07:00

My latest painting...much bigger scale than I have worked on before - and a split canvas made a few challenges - but I had fun. Hope you enjoy it.

my mother

2011-09-15T02:26:00.000-07:00

my latest painting...

Izzy and horse

2011-08-27T20:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for the kind comments on my first paintings. Here is my next one - "Isobella on a horse" - hope I am not expected to be too creative with the titles!
Just love the process of painting and it is opening a whole new world for me....just love challenge of the face and trying to capture an expression. Hope you enjoy them too!

paintings

2011-07-29T01:47:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a while since I posted - life keeps me busy and you know sometimes the motivation takes leave! Anyway, here are a couple of pics of my adventure into painting.

Celeste

2011-03-26T00:03:00.000-07:00

Celeste led a happy and busy life, filled with people and noise.

Sometimes at night when she felt she needed a break Celeste would go lay on the hammock and study the stars.

…not really sure what she would find - but open to the idea of finding it …

Daisy

2011-03-12T18:45:00.000-08:00

Daisy

Daisy was an uncomplicated girl who appreciated the simpler things in life.....
good coffee in the morning, fresh flowers in the house and good friends to share both.
However, on some days, she put her tap shoes on and just danced - because you never want it to be too simple......

Daisy

2011-02-12T16:58:00.000-08:00

Here is the start of my latest "soul sister" dolls.
Wonder what her story will be........

AFIC

2011-01-18T20:52:00.000-08:00

AFIC

2011-01-18T17:40:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
I hope your New Year has started well.
Not a lot has been happening on the artistic front for me as it is school holidays and we have just moved BUT I do just want to do a little promotion about AFIC in April this year and say that if you can come join me there I would love to have you in my class!

Brink

2010-11-07T17:48:00.000-08:00

I have a new class starting on the 12th and would love you to join me there.

Just click on her name and it will link you to the site at DollStreet.
Class is $50 and covers sculpting a face and legs from paperclay, painting the face, creating fabric with scraps, how to design clothing to fit and free machine stitching. Wire work to create steampunk inspired wings and lots of ways to re-use and recycle things from around your home. She is made up over a broken lamp base! There are 9 lessons and heaps of photos PLUS you have me to talk to is you need any help!

Hope

2010-10-26T21:39:00.000-07:00

She was a dainty girl, a little frayed from the complexities of life .....but she still had hope.
Some days she would throw open the windows and they would sing melodies from the bottom of their souls.
....Other days they just liked to contemplate the world.

jumper cushion

2010-09-06T19:42:00.000-07:00

a good way, don't you think? to use those unworn woolen jumpers and do a little hand stitch ...just for fun

Text-ilse Tweets

2010-09-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest offerings - Text-Ilse Tweets!!! They are made with hand woven fabric scraps that I couldn't bear to throw away - as anyone who weaves will understand! Some is even hand dyed before weaving and holds gentle memories... and of course they are stuffed with wool from my friends sheep (all nicely washed and carded :)

new class starting

2010-08-07T19:13:00.000-07:00

Just letting any of you interested doll makers out there know I have a class starting on DollStreet shortly.

Finella and her Kingfisher......love to have you join me there.

http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Store_id=235&page_id=23&Item_ID=1505

Tiina and her bear

2010-07-30T00:37:00.000-07:00

...and now with friendly bear!

Tiina

2010-07-29T21:24:00.000-07:00

Hi all, here is a little doll I have made as a surprise gift for a friend. She always wanted a "cat" doll....so I hope she likes it and the message written on her dress.

'Real friendship means you never have to journey through life alone...walk with me.'

and above her shoes ' life is too short not to wear Red Shoes'

Balance

2010-06-22T23:50:00.000-07:00

Balance is my latest offering! She was started before our move to WA and is made of mainly recycled items including a body scrubber thingy, old forks, rusty metal and a pony shoe dug up on our property. Any one who knows me will laugh as this is my favourite truism - that we have to get a good balance in our lives....and a move to unfamliar parts certainly puts a strain on that theory BUT it is about taking a breath, looking up, being wise and holding on until the balance is better!

the move....

2010-04-06T18:10:00.000-07:00

Well, we are off to Bunbury in WA to live....and so I am having a sort out and a let go of some of my past work. I have found homes for a few dolls and if anyone is interested I have these ones to relocate! Prices are low and a little dust is an added feature......

ALL SOLD and safely living in new abodes - Thanks.

1, 2SOLD;3 $20.00 each plus postage.
4SOLD 5SOLD      $40.00 each plus postage
6&7 $15.00 each plus postage
8            $30.00 plus postage
9 SOLD          $40.00 plus postage
10 $25.00 plus postage
11SOLD $90.00 plus postage.

email me at jandlmisa @ netspace . net . au       (no gaps between words obviously!LOL)

Phyllis

2010-03-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hi all, this is my latest doll - a clay over cloth slightly prim called Phyllis. ...she wasn't sure where life would take her so she was....making sure she flew as high as she could....

Sometimes she just crossed her fingers behind her back, other days she enlisted a little help!

iHeart

2010-02-14T16:57:00.000-08:00

Finally I have taken a pic of the finished piece.
It is a little hard to get a good shot due to the glaze.

For a learner I am pleased with the result - really like the crackle glaze. Not sure when I will get back to the clay work. Seem to be happy and busy with the cloth and clay work at the moment with the benefit that I do not have to leave the studio to create!

Believe

2010-02-10T23:06:00.000-08:00

Well 2010 is well and truly under-way and I have found myself very happily back in my studio...serenity, sweet serenity. Kids are back at school - hence the serenity! - life is getting back into some sort of order.
Anyway, as promised I have been working on the next FREE online class.
"Believe" is up and ready to go.
Hopefully all files work and people can jump right in - after they join of course! Just click on the button on the right "click to join" and when I get the reply I can invite you to join. (it is very easy if you follow the prompts!)

I look forward to 'talking' to you in the classroom and sharing some creative fun. - Linda.

she only flew...

2009-10-28T15:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of my finished ceramic sculpt.

She only flew when she thought no one was watching....isn't that what we all do sometimes?

iHeart

2009-10-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of my latest sculpt in clay. They are not yet dry enough to fire... a WIP!
The tallest is about 25cm tall.
I think I am starting to find my form with the clay - really enjoying the challenge.

Each piece has a heart shape on the body and my aim is to inspire/evoke an emotion/connection with the viewer....hope you can see it.
Linda.

little brooches

2009-10-10T21:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a group of little felted brooches that I have been working on for an order.
What do you think?.......

Believe

2009-09-15T15:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek at my new doll which will appear in the Australian Dolls, Bears and Collectables due out in late Nov. It was really great to be asked again to make a doll for the magazine and I really enjoyed making an all cloth doll - though she has some fun mediums to explore in her creation.... but you will have to wait for the magazine LOL!

when no-one is watching

2009-08-09T20:04:00.000-07:00

So here is the next stage - body done but nothing fired as yet - hope she does not explode!!! I will make textile wings and keep the colour to the birds, buttons and heart (which will hang off her belt). She is 2 piece in construction - hedging my bets that if something breaks then I may only have to redo half!!!

first head sculpt

2009-07-30T16:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of my first head sculpt in paperclay. I will build this up into a body form - once her design comes to me! I want to incorporate some textile into the finished piece after glazing and firing so I need to have a definite plan before I go any further. Like any medium there is so much to learn...almost scares me as I want to create straight up....but I think it will be happy part of my journey.

owl

2009-07-26T20:28:00.000-07:00

Life is moving along fast - hard to keep up sometimes. I have started a sculpture class which is proving to be a fun exercise. Still want to keep the focus to textiles and I think the medium will work well with this. Here are some little owls I have been making - building up my box of sales items for the latter part of the year!

3 little birds

2009-05-19T22:55:00.000-07:00

Here are my 3 little birds I just made with paperclay and copper wire. Love that paperclay....will have to make some more. Perhaps a good item for Etsy?

new hand bag

2009-05-10T15:12:00.000-07:00

Just made this handbag and thought I would share. The fabric comes from Morocco and was kindly gifted to me. It is nice and roomy and has a zippered pocket and a phone pocket inside and is lined with blue silk.

Tassie Devil

2009-05-05T20:26:00.001-07:00

Here is the finished doll with the Tasmanian devil in her hands.

Brink

2009-03-08T18:47:00.000-07:00

FINALLY,
a new doll. I am so excited to have finished her - well nearly. Still a bit of tweaking to do and a different animal will eventually be in her hands.
It is one of those funny things about my life - often I wonder why I make dolls - BUT when I am making one, sculpting a face, drawing the features and seeing the spirit develop I KNOW WHY I am drawn to this type of art.

New doll selling group

2008-10-28T20:44:00.000-07:00

I have just added this doll to a new doll selling site

love sings class

2008-10-25T20:38:00.000-07:00

Well I have been busy making some more of these little boys - and writing a new class at the same time!
So if you are interested you can sign up to learn how to make these fun little sentiment gifts too!

Love Sings

2008-10-03T17:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of some little fellows I have been making. Something a little different and fun for me. They will be called "love sings" dolls and all have words of love around their bellies. I am making them to sell - so feedback is always great. They are only little - about 18cm - foot to head - not ear!!!! I am thinking price will be about AU $25.00 each - sound okay?

FREE on-line class

2008-09-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

To improve the process for you - just click on the Yahoo join this group to the right and I will be able to approve your interest to join the class from there - thanks - from Linda who has lots to learn about the computer still!!!!

FREE on-line learning class

2008-09-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

I made this pattern up a while ago and it has appeared in a couple of magazines - so you may have seen him before. However I have written up a 4 lesson online class now and I am offering it for FREE. I want to show you all how great on-line classes are and how easy they are. It is a self paced class that you download the lessons and work on in your own time. I have set up a yahoo group for the lessons, class discussion and uploading pictures to share. You can only access the class by invitation so you will need to click on the button to join (best way) or contact me by email and let me know you want to join. You can find this info on my picturetrail link above as well. The process is simple and I will aim to get you invited into the classroom as soon as possible. Once in, I will around for you to ask questions of and help as best I can. Hope to see you there - Kind regards, Linda.

Take Flight

2008-06-29T19:27:00.000-07:00

Finally a new doll to post! Take Flight is the sister to Flight and will be my new on-line class doll. She is jetting off from a little fat bird in a nest - he looks quite surprised!

standing still

2008-06-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

This is "standing still" - something we all do not do enough of, me thinks!
After selling the previous collage I was inspired to put a few more words down.
I really find the collage process a calming one and a joy how the colours and patterns intermix.
They aren't perfect but I am enjoying the way they develop.

new collage

2008-05-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest collage

felted hairbands

2008-05-15T23:53:00.001-07:00

Thought this made a pretty picture - little felted hairbands made for my daughters friends as gifts at her birthday party....better than lollies don't you think!

pixelated pictures

2008-05-05T20:30:00.001-07:00

I just had to put a pic of this cool new (to me) tool. It takes one of our photos and enlarges it to be printed out of A4 paper - giving one great big as you want wall art. I can see a lot of pictures heading my way to be printed...and even transfer prints......and so on. My head is spinning.
This one is my gorgeous girl Issy in my studio.
i think I might just start papering the walls at our beach house with pics of the kids and beach....
It is an old place so no harm will be done and the walls have panels so I can paper up in between - guess what I'll be doing this weekend!
http://homokaasu.org/ is the site I got it from.

Dream

2008-04-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

This is Dream and I am going to attempt to make the doll to match!
The collage is the easy part - but I figure if painting her face on the collage is just like how I do my dolls faces then why shouldn't I be able to reverse the process!
I think getting the form of the body movement might be the harder part - so suggestions are welcomed!....please

New class

2008-04-11T21:41:00.000-07:00

Just posting in to say that I have a new class starting on http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com
It is "Imagine"....a collage class. I found that I have really enjoyed the challenge of transferring some of my doll making skills to canvas and know that I can help others do the same with a few good, simple techniques and ideas. Class starts in May and if you sign up now you will also get a copy of my "Sporty Sam" pattern in PDF to make. So what are you waiting for.......??????

LooK

2008-03-06T18:38:00.000-08:00

This is LooK. The latest of my collage work. She will live at our beach house. She is quite a large work for me so I found that a challenge - need to get a easel for a start! Her face is done mainly with pastels and a little paint.

"For my children"

2008-02-25T17:03:00.000-08:00

So February is nearly over and I am settling down into the year. School is back and I have been working on a new doll. She is called "for my children" and is made of fabric and paperclay. You may recall her face - she started life with a lamp shade base but, you know , sometimes you just can't get the stride going. Anyway, she morphed into a light base that one of the kids had owned - still wanting the light to shine through, so to speak! Around her base are the words which refer to collecting and putting things in order so that my children will understand.....a mothers role but with the value of recycling integral to the meaning. I have used many found objects that the kids are familiar with to re-enforce that visual knowledge. She has a Silver eye bird on her arm - a local dweller - and computer part hat and I have created the fabric for her clothing with the embellisher machine and free machine embroidery. As too, the fabric in her hand.
Paperclay legs are a new step for me and overall I feel that I have achieved my intention.

Collage

2008-02-09T14:59:00.000-08:00

Yes, another collage! JOY
The next one I will attempt is going to be with fabric as the collage material. This one is still paper.

2008-02-02T23:29:00.000-08:00

Well I have been collaging again and here are my efforts......having fun with this!

Finella

2008-01-17T01:34:00.000-08:00

Here is a full pic of her. I really enjoyed the textile techniques I used with her body - always good when an idea works out!!
I love how she has a textural feel as well as look.

Finella

2008-01-17T00:27:00.000-08:00

Well here is a quick pic of my latest doll made for a workshop I will be teaching later in the year. The focus on this pic is the Kingfisher bird which I have needle felted - both by hand and in combination with my needle felting embellisher machine. What fun it was to be able to combine the 2 methods - so much faster, easier and it allowed me to add machine stitch as well. I will posta pic of the rest of the doll shortly. I need to get some good light to photograph her.

2008-01-07T18:13:00.000-08:00

Well 2008 is here and another year is rolling into full gear.
The sun is shining, the kids are at the beach and I have some quiet time here at home in my studio - life is great!
I started playing around with some collage papers last night after seeing an article in the last Cloth Paper Scissors mag by Kelly Rae Roberts. I loved the look of her work so I followed her lead and have done one of my own. I loved the easy way I was able to colour the canvas and can see that I will be doing some more of these....maybe with fabric as well as paper and who knows .....maybe even some stitch and embellishment. Anyway, here she is...what do you think?
Now I must away and make the intended use of my freedom....a new doll for a retreat in Fraser Island (AUST) that i have been asked to teach at later this year...I am soooo lucky!

fish, fish oh lucky fish!

2007-12-07T22:10:00.000-08:00

The last ..for the moment of my felting frenzy.
Lucky fish. A touch of shimmer in their scales and away they swim...

hearts

2007-12-06T20:03:00.001-08:00

Here is another group of brooches for Christmas selling.

felted brooches

2007-12-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hi there, I have been playing again and having fun with my felting machine. I have even tidied my studio...very productive day LOL! These little brooches are made on the embellisher and then free machined - just LOVE how easy that machine is to use and how in combination with my sewing machine one can create some neat things. I know there is a whole world of ideas out there just waiting to be explored in this process......so I had better get to it.
Thanks all who have left comments on my blog...the threads of life that unite us! -Linda.

shoe fun

2007-12-04T13:31:00.000-08:00

Okay, I said I have been playing with painting shoes - got some leather textile medium from Di at www.fabricaddictions.com and some yummy pigment powders so I had to have a little fun. Now remember these are OLD shoes and I am experimenting with them. Saying that, however, I must say it was fun and I will do more after I have worn these shoes a few times to see how it lasts. A couple I have used gel medium over - not sure yet if that is a good idea or not.! ! pair I did one shoe with gel med. and 1 without - so I have a test case......myth busters look out!!!!!

2007-12-02T20:15:00.000-08:00

This next pic shows how i have gone back over with the needle felting machine on the reverse and pulled some texture back to the right side. Starting to get the look I want - lots of texture and interest!

2007-12-02T17:21:00.000-08:00

Finally finding a minute to post LOL! Where does the year go?
I have another class running with Classheaven http://ClassHeaven.com. The Owl and the pussycat - needle felting fun. I think it is really useful to have other crafts to compliment my dollmaking...and yours!! It is much nicer to be able to place something you have also made into the arms of the doll......well, that is what I like to do. What do you think?

2007-10-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

Another step completed! I really love drawing the face and seeing the spirit come alive - it encourages me to get the rest done.

2007-10-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Finally got around to posting some new pics. This is the doll I am working on at the moment using 2 recycled lampshades. So far I have sculpted a head and shoulders in paperclay and made a torso which has then been attached to the 1st wire lampshade base. The other 2 shots are the next step with fabric layered over the sculpt and a rough face drawn to give me a guide to the final look.
Next is to cover the work with an underglaze, more sanding and then the final paint.
So, what do you think? She is an elongated head shape and I have a whimsical costume planned for her with some layered textile techniques. She will also have a light bulb under her skirt so I intend on making the light shine through!

2007-09-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

A couple of more shots of Sporty Sam going for a run on the grass in his little paperclay boots!

2007-09-09T17:58:00.000-07:00

Felting Machine.
What fun these machines are! For any textile/tactile junkie these machines offer a whole new world of possibilities. I have been playing with these brooches. A combination of needle felting and free machining with a little hand stitch to finish off. For someone who loves results within a reasonable time frame.....this has to be one answer! I think they will make great presents - and light to post!

2007-09-08T23:49:00.001-07:00

Here is a sneak peek of my doll Sporty Sam who will be appearing in a doll magazine shortly. He's a cheeky little boy who has knobbly knees, baggy shorts and his shoe lace undone. He is a simple pattern with paper-clay boots and ball and could be adapted to wear whatever sporting code you might follow.

2007-08-22T22:14:00.000-07:00

You can view some of my dolls and textile works at www.picturetrail.com/linda38 to give you a little insight into my world and until I get this one sorted out!!!!!

Welcome

2007-08-22T22:08:00.000-07:00

Well, I have set up this blog - so that is a start! I can see I am going to need to do a little more research as to what I should be doing with it!!!!
I am a passionate textile artist that is happily working from my home studio - gathering up ispiration form the natural world around me and trying to create my own interpretation of what I see in a textile form.