I used spun silk in satin stitch on the tail, back to cotton on the under wing. The large wing gave me design problems as I couldn’t initially decide on the best way to complete it, but then inspiration struck from the art-deco style and I created overlapping arcs in two tones in split stitch. You might be able to see that if you view the pics enlarged.
The face is split stitched. I totally got a reward when I put the face in and suddenly there he was, a proper swan.
6 thoughts on “VIP Commission: This weekend’s work”
I can’t believe how lucky I am to have such a talented artist who happens to be my friend creating a beautiful, bespoke piece of art especially for me. To see it progress and take shape is really adding to the experience of this for me as the (VIP – so sweet!) client and I shall be keeping all of the posts forever.
I can’t wait to hang it in pride of place and behold it’s beauty with a glass of champagne and my lovely Jinx!
This is looking amazing my dear! You have every right to be proud of it! Also thanks so much for your tweet messages from the K&S show, for five mins I got to feel like I was there. Shame to have missed you, but hopefully our paths will cross in the new year! x
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I can’t believe how lucky I am to have such a talented artist who happens to be my friend creating a beautiful, bespoke piece of art especially for me. To see it progress and take shape is really adding to the experience of this for me as the (VIP – so sweet!) client and I shall be keeping all of the posts forever.
I can’t wait to hang it in pride of place and behold it’s beauty with a glass of champagne and my lovely Jinx!
What a lucky girl I am….
X
Oh Ms VIP, it is my pleasure!
Thanks guys! Bridgeen where are you based? Is it Ireland? Sure we will meet one day! x
wow Katie, he’s amazing, I’m so in awe. :) Shame I didn’t see you on Thursday, sounds like we both had an amazing day
This is looking amazing my dear! You have every right to be proud of it! Also thanks so much for your tweet messages from the K&S show, for five mins I got to feel like I was there. Shame to have missed you, but hopefully our paths will cross in the new year! x
You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the swan is magical and amazing and beautiful. I am quite lost for words.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxpixiemum