All About Alice

Am busy preparing my contribution to the Challenge "All about Alice" at the upcoming exhibition of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Geelong Branch). The exhibition titled Alice in Threadland is sure to be inspiring and beautiful. It's on 25-27 October at Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. 

But for now, I need to get this little project finished. I've sought inspiration from a Little Golden Book. Sketched, used my waterproof marker to outline, then used watercolour pencils, Pan Pastels and even chalks to colour Alice in her garden. The next step is to stitch some plants, flowers into the scene.

More pics soon...

The Little Desert

Feeling crafty tonight. I am inspired by our Easter break camping rough in The Little Desert, in a spot only accessible by 4WD vehicles. So peaceful. I was in awe of the scrub bush land with such a variety of colours ranging from yellows, greens, to browns and deep reds. There was the occasional patch of gnarled red gum trees, but for the most part, there were more shrubs, small trees and grasses, rather than large trees.

I have tried to capture the colours of the Little Dessert using Pan Pastels, water colour pastels. Stamps and mists.