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Patrick The Parrot

By spotogspindel | October 9, 2009

For the Brazil-project, I thought I´d do something on tropical birds. So today Patrick the Parrot was born.

PatrickTheParrot

Making the background in fabric, so I have something to embroider on.

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Adding the layers of thread.

detail

The soul is in the eyes.

Patrick3

Adding a bit of paint to his beak makes it more three-dimensional. Patrick the Parrot at home in the rainforest. Tomorrow Mr. Tucan will join him.

Topics: Art, Technique | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “Patrick The Parrot”

  1. michelle Says:
    October 9th, 2009 at 20:42

    okay, you are truly amazing Janne. so very cool!

  2. indigorchid Says:
    October 11th, 2009 at 00:03

    Oh, you are so good at the machine embroidery/appliqué thing! Just lovely!

  3. patti Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 03:23

    Wow! This is amazing!

  4. Nicole Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 07:22

    fascinating to see the process/progress. Thanks for sharing the steps along the way. great!

  5. Casey Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 21:29

    Wonderful!!

  6. Wendy Burton Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 05:08

    amazing. I ? the colours, the cheeriness, your embroidery. WOW!

  7. Andrew Finnie Says:
    February 25th, 2010 at 01:54

    It’s really impressive how one art feeds another.

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