Wading Bird
I made this wading bird from new and vintage fabrics, including some more lovely Ikea fabric from my sister. I missed making these tall birds. I really like their form.
I added a ruff to the front.
This piece will be part of a show I'm having in April at Paper Boat. I will be showing with Amy Rice, whose work is so beautiful. All of my pieces will be free-standing soft sculpture for this show, and Amy's paintings will be on the walls. I actually will be having another show that month, too, for which I'll be making bird collages, but more details for that one will follow later.
She is beautiful!
Posted by: Cassi | October 03, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Stunning. The ruff on the chest is amazing.
Posted by: sulu-design | October 03, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Wow! This is absolutely breath-taking. The ruff is fabulous. I love everything about this bird, actually.
Posted by: Maritza | October 03, 2007 at 04:56 PM
it's already been said, but that ruffle is stunning. That little patch of raw edges really sets off such a clean scupture. beautiful.
Posted by: meg | October 03, 2007 at 08:42 PM
it's just lovely
Posted by: eydie | October 03, 2007 at 08:54 PM
What a beautiful bird!
Kind regards
Sonnja
Posted by: Sonnja | October 04, 2007 at 01:41 AM
abby,that is divine!.
Posted by: lucykatecrafts | October 04, 2007 at 07:01 AM
*Love*
Posted by: Jen | October 04, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Abby, this is really incredible. I just expect it to start preening or prancing. The length and shape of the neck is so perfect. it forced me to finally leave a comment ! Jen
Posted by: mumbleon | October 04, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Gorgeous as usual :)
I've awarded you a "Nice Matters" award. see my blog for details :)
xx
Posted by: florence | October 04, 2007 at 08:25 PM
What a regal fellow! You have extroidinary talent.
Posted by: brandy | October 05, 2007 at 07:44 AM
I am in love with this. This is just so...breathtaking, awe inspiring stupendously lovely. Just beautiful!
Posted by: BackwoodsCreations | October 07, 2007 at 07:02 AM
I love this, I especially love the head how the fabric is wrapped around almost like a mask. And the over all graceful form is wonderful. Does it stand up on it's own?
Posted by: Eric Orchard | October 07, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Your birds are fantastic.
Posted by: Emma | October 07, 2007 at 09:16 PM
Absolutely divine! You are a true artist.
Posted by: miguette | October 09, 2007 at 07:36 PM
Hello from Italy:
Your art is absolutely beautiful and elegant.
This bird is breathtaking.
Regards,
Cata
Posted by: cata | October 15, 2007 at 03:16 PM