Category: Thread
New works…:-)
My dearest all, In the past few weeks I was extremely busy with working on my new series of work. I showed this work and many other on the “Open ateliers” that took place in “De Pijp” in the center of Amsterdam. This is the second time that I’m taking part. For one weekend all…
Many thanks and a new work
Thank all so much for the warm wishes..:-) I’m sorry for my late reaction- I had a huge problem on my computer (very very very annoying) but its fixed and done. Ingrid and Patrice- sorry I could react sooner. Please check your mails.. I had the most wonderful birthday- two days of celebrations- two cakes,…
New start… 🙂
After a long long (and completely needed) break. I’m back. Thank you for all your comments and warm mails….:-) I’ve been busy with making new works, here is the first one…
My visit at the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk
Yesterday we visited the Textile Biënnale in Rijswijk museum. The Biënnale taking place in every two years in this charming museum. Twenty artists from four different continents are participating. Using diverse techniques such as embroidery, weaving, sawing, knitting, crocheting and much more- many times in a surprising ways. It was absolutely a joy visiting the…
Drawing challenge: city
My city inspires me to create, to work and to love. Cites in general are my favorite places to be and to live. I took this picture a few months ago, next to where we live. I pass it a few times a day. The canals, the constant flow of water gives energy, sense of…
Neostitch iPhone 4 DIY Case
Now I know what I want for my birthday: a nice new iPhone to put in this great Neostitch case.
Art I like: Judith G. Klausner
Judith G. Klausner obviously didn’t listen to her mother saying:Â Don’t play with your food! Now she is making art from/with food. I think the Cereal work is great, and my favorite is off course the moldy bread embroidery.
Monster- the new drawing challenge
When I first saw the challenge subject of this week, I thought that’s a good one… Then I realized there are enough monsters in our world, but not enough fighters against them. So, here is my super-monster-warrior. black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by the very talented Julia
Art I like: Kent Rogowski
Inside out teddy bears, I never thought these fours words could be put together- but surprise suprise… that is exactly what Kent Rogowski did. Those beers been turned inside out and re stuffed. “These bears, which have lived and loved and lost as much as their owners, have suffered and endured through it all. It…
A man in a matchbox, a cockroach and Annie M.G. Schmidt
Try to imagine this: Evening time, calm and quiet, soft light and you and your beloved partner sitting together and sewing a cockroach costume …yes yes the beauty of parenting…:-) Last Friday my daughter’s class celebrated the end of Annie M.G. Schmidt theme (the most loved and wonderful children’s writer in Holland).The kids could dress…
Marie Prevost and I: the drawing challenge
Marie is standing and looking around. She is standing above and a side. Curious, she can see every detail. I love her posture. Leaning forward so tuned. Front and back, black thread on paper. This drawing challenge this week was hosted by Julia
The Makers Project
Beautiful project by Jennifer Causey, feaÂtures The Makers project – the story behind the poeple of handÂmade goods from Brooklyn N.Y. Her photos presenting their work place and the inspiÂraÂtion behind each product. Artists, crafter, coffees makers and more. If you can, take your time and look at every story of her project, her photos…