Picture of a hawk from my folk art book.
Sketch.
Raptor (made in part from a Guinness bar towel I found at a church rummage sale last weekend).
Back detail. This is the first bird with a turned head. And toenails.
I was a bit waylaid in finishing this guy because I had to send out the pink and blue kangaroos today.
Making these sculptures has been so incredibly freeing. To not have to worry about how much time each one takes me. To not feel like every pattern has to be replicable. It is really wonderful.
Leigh says
Your raptor is beautiful. Your new work is amazing !!
hazel saxelby says
i am glad you think they are wonderful because we think that they’re wonderful too!
well done x
mette says
This is beyond cool 🙂
stephanie s says
yes, this is truly wonderful… i love how you are always pushing yourself to do new work, and how it is always so fabulous. great, great job.
kristin says
another inspiring work! those eyes are just great!!!! and i do love the dark stitching on white. more please 🙂
Lara says
Gorgeous! I’m guessing it’s just a funny coincidence that he happens to have the same colourscheme as our Aussie rules Football Club the Hawks 😉
http://hawthornfc.com.au/
shula says
It’s INSANELY GOOD!
Jen says
I’m really enjoying you sharing your process with us! thanks for taking the time!
julia says
this is beautiful! it’s so inspiring to see you taking the time to make what is truly rewarding for YOU and not getting bogged down in making products for sale or that are always replicable.
Thanks for sharing.
Jesseca says
Fabulous work!! So creative and unique, I love it!
sulu-design says
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying this work so much. This piece is stunning. Your recent direction has me in awe – the lines, the colors, the fabric selection… like I said, stunning.
comfies says
thank you so much for sharing these images, it is truly inspiring to me to see the bird from inception. he is AMAZING.
Jen Leheny says
Abby It is so good to see your process! I am de-lurking to say hello and tell you that I have tagged you! 🙂 Jen
joy says
that is amazing-i love the contrast of the black threads on the white.
florence says
The turned head is very neat. a great personality too.
xx
Evelyn Lum says
I LOVE! Raptor. Love that face 🙂
You are doing great girl!!