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| Location | Bedford, MA, United States |
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| Introduction | I love fabrics and fiber -- the beautiful colors and luscious textures. I am drawn to animal imagery in my work, and my mohair and wool critters give me the chance to create the images that are dancing in my head in a solid, three-dimensional form. My art is influenced by children's books illustrations, vintage toys, and the whimsy and special childlike quality of some of the work of favorite artists such and Alexander Calder and Picasso. I turn my drawings into three-dimensional fiber critters. Designing the pattern is like piecing a puzzle and finally getting everything to work right together. I love working with fine mohair, wool, and other natural fibers. My Ellifolks critters have a whimsical, primitive look. I give them much attention to detail including hand shading and coloring, scissor-sculpting, and draped and stitched accessories. |