Felted Stones

Finishing up a batch of felted stone paperweights.

 They begin with beautiful flat stones from Lake Michigan.

I wrap the stones with wool (from our sheep, of course!) and wet felt the wool to the stones. 

And then....the really fun part - adding words, wire, and beads.

New Pieces

Finally, some time to finish up some new fiber pieces.  Several more in the works, but these two are ready to take to the gallery.

Pink & Pee Wee

Miss Pink Bird and her little friend Pee Wee made it to Santa Barbara.  Here she is, enjoying her new garden with Quan-Yin.  Thanks to her new care takers for the fun picture!

Lots of Wool!

Today I am attempting to organize my wool stash.  Like any self-respecting fiber artist, I have WAY too much wool!  I'm hoping a new shelving unit and all these nice tubs will help me get my wool piles under control.

Miss Pink Bird

Lots of projects in the works and many more ideas bouncing around in my brain....here's a look at Miss Pink Bird (and her little travel companion) who recently flew to California to live with new friends. 

Thought it might be fun to document the creation of Miss Pink - here she is in progress.

 

Wire legs

 

Forming the body

 Adding the head, and next - the tail

Adding the beak - begins with a fluff of wool and is slowly formed and shaped

Wings and crown are made separately and attached

Details are stitched on, and she is complete!

 

Artists in West Michigan

Time to toot my horn - check out my recent interview for Artists in West Michigan!

Meet Josey Brouwer

 

  

Read the entire post at http://wmartists.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/meet-josey-brouwer/

New Pieces at Thistle Gallery

Dropped off a few new pieces at Thistle Gallery this week.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that my work has been moved to a nice roomy display at the front of the gallery.  Sweet!