Sushi Candy

This is what I’ve been working on recently. Yes, it’s Cinderella. As you can see, I have branched out to using sequins and bugle beads. I hope to continue expanding my repertoire as well as my sequin stash.

I hope to be done this soon. I was planning on doing a Rose Red and Snow White piece afterwards but The Little Mermaid keeps haunting me. We’ll see what I’ll do after this is done.

— Rosey

Tin Man and Lion from Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz

I’m still here. I’ve been dealing with a looming health issue and it seems like everything I’ve been working on has been taking forever to finish. I have three projects on the go at the moment yet none has progressed very far. The order is descending from least progress to most:

1) Blythe – The weather has been either too cold or too rainy for me to use the sealant for the faceup and the painting of the eyelids

2) Snow White – It is taking forever!!! The lacework is killing me.

3) Doll Lingerie – I’ve just recently started this and it’s taking a while as well. This project has given me more progress than the other two.

Snow White WIP #2 - Whitework

The whitework is taking so much time but I’m really loving the subtle effects. I hope to get all the whitework done soon so I can start on the black lace of the background.

There was a big storm yesterday and migraines galore. I’m still plugging through though and managed to make a bit more headway into my Blythe custom. I’ve carved the lips and philtrum. I’ve installed the handpainted eyechips I’ve finished a few days ago. Lacroix is coming along and it’s taking a while but it’s getting there. I’ve already told myself not to go too fast. There is no rush.

What are you working on? Are you enjoying the snow?

— Rosey

Prepped Hoop and Canvas

The 12″  hoop with the white patterned fabric is for Snow White. The colourful covered canvas (18″ x 10″)  is for Hansel and Gretel. They are ready to go!

I will be double-fisting these projects. Snow White will have a lot of white work and the colour palette will be red, black, peach, and white. I’m thinking of adding another colour to the mix but overall it will be a simple palette.

Hansel & Gretel will be an explosion of colours and beads. I just know it.

Are you planning anything special projects after Christmas?

— Rosey

Dorothy WIP #4

Dorothy is progressing…. slowly!

I dropped off my artwork yesterday at the Aboveground and also indulged in art supplies! I couldn’t help myself. I got two wooden canvases, tiny paintbrushes, a tombow dual brush set, ink pens, and varnish/gloss. Oh, and the adorable zippered kitty pouch! Thanks to my friend Fishie who gave me a GC. It helped with the financial damage of the day. 8D

Aboveground

December is gonna be busy. I’m still working on a Secret Santa embroidery gift. I should really get on that now.

If you want to check out my work, it will be shown at the Aboveground (it’s right beside OCAD in downtown Toronto) for a month:

— Rosey

Dorothy WIP #4

I’ve been dealing with epic migraines and various health issues recently. I haven’t been able to do anything creatively in a while. Today was the first time I had an afternoon to myself to get a post done. Normally at this time, I’ve been curling in fetal position drowning in pain. Every time it rains, my head breaks open to allow a monster screwdriver to stab into my brain. That’s how my pain feels like.

I’ve had a chance to work on Dorothy for a bit and I hope to get this piece done before Nanowrimo. I also want to get mini projects done during Nanowrimo for breaks.

So many ideas and so little time! I hope the rain lets up.

— Rosey

Dorothy WIP #2

All the gang are here! The applique process is done and it’s time for my favourite part- beading and embroidery detailing! I’ve been doing really well progress wise with this piece.  The Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow are in dancing poses. It’s a play on the words “Ding Dong!” which I will be embroidering/beading somewhere on the piece.

I’m also still writing on the side. I write all day in snippets and I’ve started a plot chart. I’m onto plotting chapter 7. I hope I can post some sample characters or even excerpts in this blog when I finish. I can’t believe the amount of work I’m getting done despite wrestling with migraines on a daily basis and running after a 1.5 year old.

I hope your day is as productive as mine!

— Rosey

Dorothy WIP #1

Back to my bread and butter! Whoo hoo! After this, I am determined to do a rectangular piece of Hansel and Gretel. It feels good to be back to what I love doing. Beading and the details are what brings me the most joy though but this is danged close enough. I will start on the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow tonight. I hope to also add a flying monkey in the top left corner.

What are you working on?

— Rosey

Swan Girl WIP #3

It’s coming along as well as I hope! I will be adding more swan feathers then start the embellishment of the ballerina outfit.

I am preparing myself for the Dorothy piece and I definitely need to hit up a bead store either in person or online. I need to buy a TON of red beads.

If anyone is interested in any pieces I’ve done, please feel free to contact me.

— Rosey

Swan Girl WIP# 1

This is Swan Girl  which is based of Odette from Swan Lake. I have the swan beak mask on her face. I have yet to sew in the strings that hold it in place. I’ll be adding a crown to her hair as well as braids. There will be beading all throughout the bodice of her ballerina dress. I will also have swan feathers gracefully floating around her. I just need to figure out where I’ll add the words “Swan Girl” into the piece. I like how it’ll look whimsical yet quirky design-wise. I prefer these mini portraits to be more like psychological profiles for these fairy tale characters.

After this, I will be working on another big piece in a hoop. I haven’t decided yet if Midsummer Night’s Titania and Bottom, The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy asleep in the field of poppies, or Hansel and Gretel will be the subject. I thought I’d be doing the former but my brain keeps waffling over what I really want to do. Which subject do you prefer?

— Rosey