Arctic Oak » needle arts http://www.arcticoak.net Fabulous life of Rainbow Smiles. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:44:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en Winner 2008 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/winner-2008-hand-lock-prize-for-embroidery/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/winner-2008-hand-lock-prize-for-embroidery/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:18:57 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/?p=839 2008 Hand & Lock Prize for Embrodiery

Got the chops to compete in the 2009 Contest?  Know someone who does?  Entry open to citizens of every country.

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The design of each doily is based on the structure of a different virus. I begin with a digital image of the virus, which I then base a design on in a graphics editor. The design is then imported into computerized embroidery software and the stitches are laid out and manipulated. Finally, the designs are output from a computerized sewing machine.

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]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/virus-doilies/feed/ Embroidered Book and Magazine Covers http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/embroidered-book-and-magazine-covers/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/embroidered-book-and-magazine-covers/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:33:35 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/embroidered-book-and-magazine-covers/

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Elsa Mora is hard at work! She is probably best known for her detailed paper cuts like the one above, but I really enjoyed the execution and arrangement of her porcelain work below also.

She is making lovely work in a variety of mediums, so go have a look!

]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/elsa-mora/feed/ Richard Saja http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/richard-saja/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/richard-saja/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:34:51 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/richard-saja/
Although Richard Saja is probably best known for his work unhorsing toile, we were also compelled by his embroidered timepiece for the Make Time for a Green Cause benefit.

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According to Saja’s site, “Reading outwards from the center, the numerals are in UPC code, Braille, Postal code and Morse code.”

Saja has done quite a lot of engaging work. If you see him, you should give him a handshake.

 

]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/richard-saja/feed/ Angelo Filomeno http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/angelo-filomeno/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/angelo-filomeno/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:03:03 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/angelo-filomeno/ Angelo Filomeno uses silk to embroider his work on stretched linen. He got some attention as part of the popular “Pricked: Extreme Embroidery” exhibit earlier this year.

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You can see more of his work at the Galerie Lelong.

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work by Nava Lubelski.
A Lie About Birds and Bees, 12” x 12”, thread, lace, acrylic paint and ink stains on canvas, 2007

 

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Spock. Pop culture embroidery by Jared Brown.

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Markmaking by Tilleke Schwarz

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]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/embroidery-art/feed/ It’s Friday. Get loose. http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/wow-2/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/wow-2/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:49:43 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/wow-2/

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See, you can convey complex emotions with a well-timed stuffed animal.

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]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/wow-2/feed/ Megan Whitmarsh http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/megan-whitmarsh/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/megan-whitmarsh/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:54:11 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/megan-whitmarsh/ Megan Whitmarsh made a lot of noise a couple years back with her paintings embroidered with cotton detail. For those of you not familiar with her work, it’s a fiesta of fun.

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I thought you might want more… Go here and here.

]]> http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/megan-whitmarsh/feed/ Velvet Boxing Gloves Embroidered with Themes from Swedish Folklore. http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/velvet-boxing-gloves-embroidered-with-themes-from-swedish-folklore/ http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/velvet-boxing-gloves-embroidered-with-themes-from-swedish-folklore/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:55:35 +0000 megan http://www.arcticoak.net/posts/velvet-boxing-gloves-embroidered-with-themes-from-swedish-folklore/

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Another great permutation in the revival of textile arts as design via Inger of Hello Craft Lovers. I would be interested to know more about the meaning of the Swedish folklore represented. (AO starts quietly singing L.L. Cool J classic Mama Said Knock You Out).

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