a third small raptor (fall colors)
I finished this small raptor today. Yes, I just made three of these in a row. As I've mentioned before, I like to make things in threes.
Here she is with her friend.
I would photograph all three together, but the third one is getting ready for an opening tomorrow night in Phoenix at The Trunk Space. More information on that show, if you live in the Phoenix area and would like to check it out, can be found here.
I finished this piece, Nest of Thread (Trois), last week. I found another vintage flour sack and decided to make another one of these. I like this design. I'm nearly out of full vintage wooden spools now.
Things are moving into high gear around here as I get ready to ship everything to Artstream and then a month later to Paper Boat. I have two more birds to make and then all the final things that need to be taken care of - checking to be sure that everything is perfect, pricing all the sculptures, signing the collages, and wrapping everything securely. It is a little stressful, but in a good way.
i love these two raptors, abby! the colors are just spectacular. the icy blue-grey paired with the warm orange tones is a great combination. by the way- congrats on all your upcoming shows, how exciting!
Posted by: julia | February 07, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Nest of Thread (Trois) is just beautiful.
Posted by: allison | February 07, 2008 at 01:26 PM
i really like the fall colored raptor, the orange fabric looks like knoll fabric, very well done! as always.
Posted by: rachel patner | February 07, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Dear me (or you), those are wicked cool! =^.^=
Posted by: katie | February 07, 2008 at 04:21 PM
I love this one. So ingenious.
Posted by: Zylo | February 08, 2008 at 11:30 AM
A show in Phoenix? Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear about all of your upcoming shows - spreading the bird love!
Posted by: sulu-design | February 09, 2008 at 11:14 AM
These birdies are so beautiful. Love Love Love them! I wanted to let you know that I gave you a "make my day award" on my blog. I'm always so excited to see what you've been working. I know for sure that I'll leave feeling inspired. Here is a link to my post:
http://penguinandfish.blogspot.com/2008/02/make-my-day-award.html
Posted by: penguin & fish | February 10, 2008 at 12:51 PM
AWESOME color combos! Love the spool of thread as a base. I love to collect these but could never use them because I don't want to part with them. : )
Posted by: robyn | February 11, 2008 at 10:36 AM