Quilling art is the art of paper filigree where the artist makes designs using narrow strips of acid-free paper, which are rolled and then shaped. I learned quilling from my mother, who was a gifted quilling artist. I actually wasn't sure I'd have the patience to do this, but it's both relaxing and fun. I enjoy creating my own designs, but I also get a kick out of making up some of the kits available.
The Art of Paper Filigree
This blog is to celebrate the things I enjoy making. This includes quilling art, crafts, and cooking recipes and ideas, as well as some musings. I enjoy sharing ideas. By all means, if you want to borrow an art idea, go for it. But please, make it your own; don't just copy. If you've never heard of quilling art, I hope this introduces it as an art form and possible hobby. And I hope the pages to the right of the quilling blog posts offer up information, ideas and inspiration.
Enjoy your visit! If you have questions or comments, by all means share.
Enjoy your visit! If you have questions or comments, by all means share.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Pheasant Under Grass
Hehe... sorry... couldn't resist.
This is the first of what I envision as a series of birds in the wild. This piece is a mixed media effort. I used milk weed seeds for the bird's tummy, added actual pheasant feathers to the wings and to make the tail, and used wood chips, birch bark, twigs, and real dried grasses in the piece, to supplement the quilling paper.
I like it, and I'm looking forward to doing more. First though, I think I'll dabble in a little cave art. :)
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