Tattooed cat

I wanted to introduce you this handsome chap
he is one of my latest prints and I do rather like him
and he has turned out attractively
(even if I do say so my self)

Acanthus joy

I've been sooo enjoying making this 'Acanthus' pattern and have many a plan for it . I do think it could drive me some what potty if used as a wallpaper though, perhaps it should come with a warning. I do love a bit of acanthus!

Calling all snorkel fans

I am pleased to announce that
Snorkel has a new home.
So for all those Snorkel fans
I thought I'd place some last photos of the wee lad in all his clothed wonder
farewell and enjoy your new abode young Snorkel from all of us who have been blessed by your character and company.

As seen on the 'World sweet world' add

This little flyin mouse chappy
was one of the
1st needle felted creations I ever did,
I plan to let loose
more of his relatives
so watch out!

He's in an assisted hovering formation over one of my cat prints.

'Little River Gallery' Prints (so far)

'WELCOME BACK TUI'

Thanks to the
'Banks Peninsula
Tui Restoration' project.

We will soon be hearing,
one of the seven best songsters in
the world,
again on the old volcano.
So get planting those native
nectar trees, to welcome back
one of New Zealands favorite sons,
on his homecoming tour,
beginning April 2009,
in a tree near you.

'NERVOUS KIWI'

You would be too,
if you needed help to survive!

...it is true that New Zealanders
treasure their Kiwi but it has not
been treasured enough...
...poor Kiwi. Everybody, it seems to
want a piece of him,
cars, cats and dogs, ferrets,
possums, rats...
...not to mention the loss of his
habitat too.
...what's a wee guy to do...
kick?

'PEEVED HUIA'

Well you would be too if you were extinct!

...All because people wanted you to decorated their homes and museums
in England...
...Then there was King George V,
who wore one of your tail feathers
in his hat, so of course everyone
else wanted one too!
Not surprisingly the poor
New Zealand Huia become extinct...

...and rather peeved!
(and do you blame him)

"knew i planted that tree for a reason"

A wee bit nippy

It can get quite the cold thing out ere on the peninsula, but ooh it does it so well!

A little Celtic-flavor

Here's images of an elaborate Celtic-flavored little number
that I kinda got carried away with, I rather like this one!
If you would like to see these above images in more detail, just click on them.

Other Felting projects

I thought you people may like to see some further example of other of my felt projects, so here they are.
The following images are mostly felt work that I have made for gifts . I had loads of fun making them
for friends and family last Christmas. They seem to have grown more and more detailed as time went on!

This little duck guy needed to stand on spindly legs, so wire was needed all through his body to add support.

A smattering more Art

I thought I'd throw some more of my works onto this blog for viewers
(emphasis on some, loads more where these come from).
As I appear to be one of those people who love creating,
there will of course be a show of other work in future posts,
so sit back and enjoy.

Airbrush artist

I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite artists.

He's probably Australasia's most skilled airbrush artist's.
But he also produces some stunning drawings too.
Do check out his site and you're bound to agree with me.

( I confess, 'I'm bias', as he's a good friend and contemporary in art. )

Most of the work
Dean Lawrence does
is on bikes
and the bikes
he has worked on
still continue to
win awards.

I want one!

RARE BOOKSHOPE CATS
These photo were taken a while back. The rare cats of the 'bookus-gardian's genus'. Quickly taken using my phone camera, through a window of the olde bookshop in Banks Peninsula's great capital Lyttleton.

Felt like it

Now online via Felt
Finally I have put some o ma wee creations. These little chaps are Big & Little Squinty Mc cat-critters, they are an endearing Uncle an Nephew .
Yes i promise this is only the start there will be more critters in one medium or another .

Big-Squinty loves showing off
to Little Squinty
with his balancing skills.

Eye do like this one, even if eye say so myself

A drawing in trusty pen,
that has since been adapted into 3D
and one day hopefully cast.
Can't say that eyeballs in one's cuppa
will take off though.
I wonder if you can cast marshmellos
into an eyeball shape?

Another great reason why I luv Banks Peninsula

Everywhere ya turn round here there's inspiration and gorgeousness, don't ya rekon all you Peninsulites?

Can you see the snow face? Photo taken winter 08 Okuti hills over lake Forsyth